The Payton Project

Everyone has been loving the students of the day, so instead of 1 we are going to do 5 today!
We have so many kids waiting to be accepted to the Adopt a Student Project, and we are so proud of how many have been adopted so far!

Comment the Student # to claim, and we will reach out to you with more information!

Student #19
Gender: male
Grade: 3rd
School District: McCurtain County
Clothing Size: 14/16 Youth
Shoe Size: 5 youth (velcro straps only please)
Preferred style/likes: He loves WWE, Sonic the Hedgehog, or anything gamer

Student #27
Gender: female
Grade: 11th
School District: Sherman
Clothing Size: shirts- 26/28 adult, pants- 26 adult
Shoe Size: 12 wide adult
Preferred Style/likes: skirts, graphic tees, tennis skirts

Student #28
Gender: male
Grade: pre-k
School District: Achille
Clothing Size: 3t
Shoe Size: 9c youth
Preferred Style/likes: spiderman, batman, pj mask, paw patrol

Student #30
Gender: male
Grade: 12th
School District: achille
Clothing Size: xl adult
Shoe Size: 12 adult
Preferred style/likes: not picky

Student #31
Gender: male
Grade: 3rd
School District: Durant (NWH)
Clothing Size: 8 youth
Shoe Size: 3 youth
Preferred Style/Likes: sporty, and anything with trucks

UPDATE: ADOPTED

Student of the Day!
If you are interested in adopting this student for back to school, just comment and we will send you more information!

Gender: male
Grade: pre-k
School: Atoka
Clothing Size: 5 youth
Shoe Size: 9 youth
Preferred style/likes: paw patrol, spongebob, spiderman

A huge THANK YOU to First United Bank - Durant Main for becoming a sponsor of our 2026 Adopt a Student Project! 💙📚

Because of community partners like First United, we're able to help provide students across Bryan County, Atoka County, Marshall County, McCurtain County, North Texas, and surrounding communities with the supplies and clothing they need to start the school year with confidence.

Their support is helping make a real difference in the lives of local children, and we're incredibly grateful for their commitment to our community.

Want to make an impact too? Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Whether you're a business, organization, or individual, your support helps ensure more students are adopted and ready for the first day of school.

To learn more about becoming a sponsor, email us at [email protected]

Back-to-school season is coming up FAST, and it's time to start finding sponsors for our amazing students!

Beginning today, we'll be featuring a Student of the Day who is waiting to be adopted through our Adopt a Student Project.

Each post will include the student's grade, clothing and shoe sizes, and any additional information their adopter may need.

If you're interested in adopting the featured student, simply comment "claim", and a member of our team will contact you with the next steps.

If the Student of the Day has already been claimed, don't worry! There are still many students waiting to be adopted. Click the link below to sign up to adopt a student, and a member of our team will be in contact with you to match you with a child who is still in need.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqFH_Q9mj9jU-wsjHUq7RE5UjWtkuqLzHPG_2FwD-kUVrVTg/viewform

If you don't want to commit to an entire student list or don't have time to shop, you can still make a difference. Click the donation link below, and your monetary gift will go directly toward purchasing the school supplies, clothing, shoes, and other essentials a local child needs to start the school year with confidence.
https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_95d5ddb0d66059deb686fef41e7cbdde

If you're unable to adopt or donate, sharing these posts is another great way to help. Every share helps us reach more people and gives another child the opportunity to start the school year prepared and excited.

Student #17
Gender: boy
Grade: 3rd
School District: Calera
Clothing Size: shirt-youth small, pants-8/9 youth
Shoe Size: 2 youth
Preferred Style/Likes: sporty boy
Additional Information: He is autistic and struggles with tying shoe laces.

Backpack🎒
School Supplies✏️
Back to School Outfit👕

For so many kids, the first day of school can be exciting… but it can also be stressful when they don’t have the supplies or clothes they need.

That’s why our ✨Adopt a Student✨ program means so much.

When you sponsor a student, you’re helping provide a backpack, school supplies, and a first-day outfit so they can walk into school feeling prepared and confident, just like every child deserves.

Whether you’re a business, church, family, or individual, your generosity makes a real difference right here in our community.

If you’d like to sponsor a student, simply fill out the form below or send us a message or email.
Every sponsorship changes a child’s back-to-school experience.

Thank you for continuing to support our local students! ❤️

The first round of Adopt a Student Project acceptance emails is being sent out today!

As our team begins matching students with sponsors, we currently have more than 160 students still waiting to be adopted. These students come from North Texas, Bryan County, Atoka County, Marshall County, McCurtain County, and communities everywhere in between.

By adopting a student, you're helping provide back-to-school essentials and giving a child the opportunity to start the school year feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn.

❤️ If you are interested in adopting a student, please click the link below and a member of our team will reach out to you with more information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqFH_Q9mj9jU-wsjHUq7RE5UjWtkuqLzHPG_2FwD-kUVrVTg/viewform

Questions? Email us at [email protected] and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Together, we can make sure every child starts the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

🎒📚 ADOPTIONS FOR THE ADOPT A STUDENT PROJECT ARE NOW OPEN! 📚🎒

Our community showed up in a huge way last year, and we’re so excited to begin another season of helping students start the school year confident and prepared.

If you would like to participate in adopting a student, you can now fill out the adoption form and a member of the TPP team will contact you with the next steps.

There are several ways you can help:
✨ Fully adopt a student
✨ Adopt a student for school supplies only
✨ Adopt a student for back to school clothes only
✨ Make a monetary donation
✨ Donate school supplies

Every donation, sponsor, and share helps us reach more children and families in our community.

Together, we can make sure students walk into the school year feeling supported, confident, and cared for.

Sign up to adopt here: https://forms.gle/ZJ9wRYMxwsv5BFGZ7

For any questions, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]

📚✏️ THE ADOPT A STUDENT PROJECT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! ✏️📚

If your family finds yourself in need of back-to-school supplies, clothing, shoes, or other school essentials, we encourage you to apply using the link below.

Once your application has been reviewed by our team and accepted into the program, you will receive a confirmation email with additional information.

Information on how to adopt students and support this year’s program will be announced soon!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/jH1WRvutk7qbzyPz6

🎒📚 Only 6 more days until our Adopt A Student Project applications go live!

School may just be getting out, but we’re already getting ready for next year and working to make sure students in our community start the school year feeling confident and prepared. ❤️

The program is open to students from Pre-K through Senior year at ALL surrounding schools.

🗓 Applications open June 1 at 10:00 AM.
The application link will be posted on our page!

📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

We can’t wait for another amazing year of helping local students! ✨

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend.
It’s a reminder of what it means to put others before yourself.
Today, we honor the men and women who served with courage, sacrifice, and selflessness. People who were willing to give everything so others could have freedom, safety, and hope.

At The Payton Project, we believe the best way to honor their legacy is by loving our community well, helping those in need, and choosing kindness even when no one is watching.

May we all strive to live a life that serves others. 🇺🇸