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DID YOU MISS IT? RECAP ON SPECIAL EVENTS
Texas Regional Bank Scoreboard Lights up Howell Field Entrepreneur & Innovation Award Luncheon
POWER OF PARTICIPATION: THE TMI FUND
TMI Wish Board Faculty & Staff Participation Update
Parent VIP Parking & Fast Pass Winner
TMI Fund Name Recognition Opportunities H I G H L I G H T S
BUILDING MOMENTUM: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATES
Opening of the new Harthan Hall & Coates Science Hall
Welcoming our new Chief Advancement Officer- Taylor Phelps
TMI MISSION: TMI provides an exceptional education with values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ that challenge motivated students to develop their full potential in service and leadership.
ADVANCEMENT MISSION: Advancement at TMI facilitates generosity in our community by inspiring and stewarding investments of time, talent, and treasure to enhance the TMI experience today and for future generations to come.
Texas Regional Bank Lights Up Howell
Field with a New
Scoreboard!
On September 12, at our first home football game of the season, TMI Episcopal proudly welcomed Texas Regional Bank (TRB) to campus to celebrate the unveiling of our brandnew digital scoreboard at Howell Field! We’re grateful for the generous support and partnership of TRB in bringing this exciting new addition to life. Stay tuned for the unveiling of our other 3 new scoreboards on campus, generously donated by TMI Grandparents Maggie & Gary Klenzing, TMI Parents Rose & John Raimondo, and TMI Parents Katherine & Ryan Thompson.
On October 7, 2025, TMI Episcopal held its 6th Annual Entrepreneur & Innovation Award Luncheon at the Mays Family Center at The Witte Museum in San Antonio, Texas. The event honored TMI alumnus and grandparent Ernesto Ancira Jr., drawing a crowd of 350 guests. Attendees from across the TMI community, including alumni, families, and business leaders, gathered to celebrate Mr. Ancira’s remarkable accomplishments and to recognize the enduring legacy of innovation and entrepreneurship at TMI.
ERNESTO A NCIRA JR.
Together, our community raised $104,358 for TMI. All proceeds from the event will benefit our 2025-2026 annual giving campaign that supports academics and student activities, professional development, technology, safety & security, campus beautification, classroom improvements, and more. Thank you to all of our sponsors, underwriters, supporters, and volunteers for your incredible generosity.
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Entrepreneur & Innovation Wish Board
Turn wishes into world-changing ideas.
This year, TMI launched an exciting new initiative, the TMI Wish Board Project. This is a creative and impactful way to support The TMI Fund while directly fueling student innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Each item on the TMI Wish Board represents a real need and a tangible opportunity to enhance the student experience, especially in the areas of innovation and the arts. With every gift, donors have the chance to make an immediate difference, as all items funded will be purchased and put to use this school year. Plus, these gifts are 100% tax-deductible. The Wish Board invites the community to help turn student ideas into action one wish at a time.
BROWSE THE WISH BOARD HERE.
Thanks to your generosity, we have funded $18,185 worth of projects for the Wish Board Project so far. Thank you!
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PARENT GIVING IS UNDERWAY!
At TMI, generosity starts at home! So far this year, 96% of our faculty and staff have given to The TMI Fund, showing just how much they believe in our mission and the impact it has on our students.
Congratulations to Daniel and Betty Serna, winners of the TMI Fund V.I.P. Reserved Parking Space and Fast Pass for the 2025-2026 school year! This fun drawing kicked off our parent giving drive. Every parent who gave to the TMI Fund by October 1 were included in this new incentive! 14% of parents have already contributed, and there’s still plenty of time to join in. Every gift helps support our students, faculty, and school programs. st
Now Introducing...
There are a number of ways to support TMI and we’ve structured new name recognition opportunities to meet what we think is an attractive return on your investment in our school. Your support is important to our continued mission and we believe that our opportunities provide outstanding marketing and advertising avenues and ways to express your belief in TMI.
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FAMILY EVENTS
THE ALUMNI DAY & HALL OF FAME AWARDS May 1, 2026
“Presented By” naming recognition for the event (Exclusive Opportunity).
Name and logo will appear on promotional materials and signage.
Opportunity to display an informational table/tent at the event.
Opportunity to display multiple banners during the event.
Name will appear in the school’s Annual Report and featured in either TMI Today, a monthly e-newsletter distributed to over 1,500 alumni, or TMI GrandNews, a monthly e-newsletter distributed to TMI grandparents.
Highlighted in News & Notes, a weekly e-newsletters distributed to parents, students, faculty and staff of the school.
Scoreboard recognition of name/logo during 2025-2026 athletic season.
A 3X5 banner displayed on a mutually agreed upon location on campus for the school year. Shout Out from Announcer during one (1) sporting event.
During coverage of the event, your name will be listed and tagged in social media, and emails.
*Note: Some benefits may be contingent upon printing deadlines.
NAME RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES AT TMI ATHLETIC EVENTS
There are several ways to create visibility for your organization on our campus. Because we have a robust array of extra-curricul ar activities, there are several ways to have a presence at our events. Most of our facilities are used throughout the year and not limited to the academic year. Our facilities, including two gyms, fields and indoor pool, are regul arly rented by outside teams for practice, games, and weekend tournaments.
GAME DAY Presenters ($10,000)
“Presented By” naming recognition at one (1) sporting event . Name and logo will appear on promotional materials and signage. Opportunity to display an informational table/tent at the sporting event. Opportunity to display multiple banners during the sporting event.
Name will appear in the school’s Annual Report and alumni TMI Today, a monthly enewsletter distributed to over 1,500 alumni.
Highlighted in News & Notes, a weekly e-newsletters distributed to parents, students, faculty and staff of the school.
Scoreboard recognition of name/logo during 2025-2026 athletic season. A 3X5 banner displayed on a mutually agreed upon location on campus for the school year.
Shout Out from Announcer during one (1) sporting event.
“TMI Proud Supporter” Game Day Bundle
($5,000)
Scoreboard recognition of name/logo during 25-26 athletic season
A 3X5 banner displayed on a mutually agreed upon location on campus during the school year.
Shout Out from Announcer during one (1) sporting event
“TMI Proud Supporter”
Scoreboard Recognition
($2,500)
Scoreboard recognition of name/logo during 25-26 athletic season
Celebrating
Members of the Coates Family in front of the new
Coates Science Hall
Building Blessing on Convocation Day
Students enjoying the updated classrooms
Thank You!
Through the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our leaders, the Building Momentum Capital Campaign has transformed our campus remodeling beloved spaces, creating new facilities, and strengthening the foundation for generations to come. This campaign stands as a testament to vision, faith, and community.
Harthan Hall and Coates Science Hall are not only stunning, but already filled with life, learning, and laughter. None of this could have happened without your support, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
Students study by the natural light of one of the many new windows.
Students are welcomed by faculty & staff
Students working in The Plaka
Entrance to the new Petty-Donnell Library
New state-of-the-art Science Classroom
Entance to The Plaka
Welcome Taylor Phelps!
TMI Episcopal is pleased to announce that Taylor Phelps has been named our new Chief Advancement Officer, officially joining TMI on November 10th.
Taylor brings a wealth of experience in advancement and fundraising leadership, and we are delighted to welcome him to the Panther community.
Taylor most recently served as Chief Development Officer for the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he helped lead the College to recordbreaking success.
Please join us in welcoming Taylor Phelps to TMI!
“My family and I are thrilled to join the TMI Episcopal community,” said Phelps.
“The accomplishments across 132 years of history are truly inspiring, and we’re excited to be part of the next chapter in this legacy of excellence. It’s an honor to join a school so deeply rooted in purpose, tradition, and vision and I’m proud to be a Panther.”
Save the Date!
Panthers in Philanthropy Meetings
Come enjoy an afternoon snack and chat with TMI’s President/Head of School and Director of Advancement!
In collaboration with the President’s Office and Advancement Team at TMI, these meetings aim to foster personal connections, cultivate a culture of philanthropy, and share our vision for the future of TMI and its students.
During this engaging and informational session, we will highlight how philanthropy benefits every student, introduce our top giving priorities, and invite families to contribute their time, talent, and treasure.
Meeting Details
Date: November 5
Location: The Gorder Family Board Room located downstairs in Harthan Hall at TMI.
Meeting Time: 2:45 - 3:45pm
Parking: Reserved and accessible parking will be available in front of Ayres Hall
RSVP: HERE
GivingTuesday is just around the corner, and we would love for you to save the date and make TMI one of your favorite places to support! This year, GivingTuesday will take place on December 2nd and it’s a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and support our school’s mission, students, and programs. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for TMI.
