Teaching Enrichment Request Form (TERF)
Programs | Equipment | Instruments | Technology
HP Arts funds requests from teachers at all HPISD campuses for programming and capital projects in art, band, choir, dance, debate, literary arts, orchestra, theatre, and arts integration programs in non-fine arts classes. Types of requests include arts programs, technology, equipment, and instruments – any arts enrichment programs or arts-related equipment used as a teaching tool in the classroom. HPISD teachers are invited to submit Teaching Enrichment Request Forms (TERFs) to request funds using the online form below.
HP Arts no longer requires signatures from the teacher and principal. Simply submit the online form with supporting documentation using the online form:
TERF Tips
(1) Your School Rep is instrumental in assuring TERF review in a timely manner. (2) After the Board meets, your School Rep will notify you if your TERF was approved/declined. (3) Not all TERFs can be funded. (4) HP Arts strives to allocate funding in a reasonable and proportionate manner across HPISD. (5) Submit TERFs early in the year if possible, even for something not scheduled until spring. (6) Your School Rep is your contact person for advice. (7) TERF must be arts-related, used as a teaching tool in the classroom, and for the benefit of students.
Reminder: HP Arts is unable to provide funding for tickets to performances, supply fees, lodging, or student/teacher transportation.
2025-2026 Program Committee Representatives
Programs Committee Chair – programs@hparts.org
Liz Silva
Elementary Schools – elementary@hparts.org
Art, Jane Wallingford
Music, Angie Shank
All Other, Steve Noviello
MIS/HPMS – mishpms@hparts.org
Music, June Molnoskey
All Other, Tara Cosgrove
HPHS – hphs@hparts.org
Music, Denise Brame
All Other, Jessica Turner-Waugh
TERF submittal, review, and HP Arts Board approval dates for the 2025-2026 school year are as follows:
TERF DEADLINE | TERF REVIEW BY PROGRAMS COMMITTEE | BOARD MEETING | TEACHER NOTIFICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
08/15/2025 | 08/27/2025 | 09/02/2025 | 09/03/2025 |
09/15/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 10/07/2025 | 10/08/2025 |
10/15/2025 | 10/29/2025 | 11/03/2025 | 11/04/2025 |
11/17/2025 | 11/19/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 12/03/2025 |
01/15/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 02/03/2026 |
02/16/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 03/04/2026 |
03/23/2026 | 03/25/2026 | 04/07/2026 | 04/08/2026 |
04/15/2026 | 04/29/2026 | 05/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 |
Last year, HP Arts funded nearly $108,000 in arts projects benefiting HPISD. Programs included fine arts enrichment activities, instruments/refurbished bagpipes, art and music equipment, choreographers, video projections, artist performances, writing workshops and more at all 8 HPISD schools including Pre-K. Funds distributed are received from two primary sources – our cornerstone benefactor, La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, and from family contributions during Back-to-School Sign-Up.