TX HR841

Southwest Independent School District Penguin Project received a 2025 Magna Silver Award at the National School Boards Association annual conference held April 4-6, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia

The Penguin Project is a three-year-old musical theater program that pairs neurodiverse learners with peer mentors who guide them throughout productions

The program involves parents, families, and teachers in all aspects of production including costume design, set design, and rehearsal support, with nearly 100 percent student retention rate across seasons

Texas House of Representatives adopted H.R. No. 841 on May 23, 2025, by non-record vote to officially congratulate the program