As a Frisco ISD mentor, community members can make a big impact in a short time. The next few months bring several opportunities to join FISD mentorship programs and support student success.
Anyone interested in becoming a mentor can join FISD Achieve Mentoring, or FAM, at the annual kickoff event Sept. 8. Business professionals are invited to the ISM Business Symposium on Oct. 7 to participate in mock interviews and meet-and-greets with students.
Frisco ISD is grateful for the incredible support of our community partners and volunteers, who play a vital role in preparing students for success both in school and beyond. To get involved, all volunteers must complete a background check through VOLY, the District’s volunteer management system. Get started today.
FISD Achieve Mentoring
FISD Achieve Mentoring is looking for dedicated individuals who want to help students reach their potential. Mentors are trained to empower students to develop greater capacity and skill to build and maintain positive relationships, set goals, make responsible decisions and connect within the community.
In 2025-26, 403 students were mentored by 184 volunteers.
“Sometimes, one meaningful relationship can be the difference between a student simply seeing limitations and believing they can achieve what they once thought was out of reach,” said Randall Ford, district student mentoring coordinator. “FAM mentors provide that consistent connection and encouragement.”
Mentors and mentees are matched from information provided by parents, staff members and students, which includes a student interest inventory. Mentor sessions take place at school during school hours, at times convenient for both mentors and students.
Event: Join the FISD Achieve Mentoring Kickoff to hear energizing stories from students, parents, staff and mentors, and enjoy door prizes and snacks.
6:15-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Frisco ISD Administration Building, in the Board Room.
ISM Business Symposium
Students have the chance to study with and learn from industry leaders as part of ISM, or Independent Study and Mentorship.
ISM is an elective course where students focus their study on a career of their choice. They develop a research portfolio and original work through observation and interviews, working with mentors to gain real-world experience. At the one-day ISM Business Symposium, students get their first opportunity to interact with professionals and gain valuable feedback.
Learn more about ISM and see the ISM Symposium in action.
“Business professionals give ISM students a valuable perspective that can’t be replicated in the classroom,” said Krishna Chetty, advanced academics coordinator. “Their questions, feedback and experiences help students in so many ways.”
Event: Professionals are invited to the annual ISM Business Symposium, where they will provide students with networking opportunities and facilitate mock interviews.
Two sessions: 7:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-5 p.m. Oct. 7 at Panther Creek High School.
If you would like to volunteer, please follow the directions in this document. Additionally, a background check is required. Email Krishna Chetty at chettys@friscoisd.org with any questions.
- Rachel McReynolds