Watch D.O.G.S.®

Who can volunteer with Watch D.O.G.S.?

Dads, step-dads, grandfathers, uncles, other father figures.

What is Watch D.O.G.S.?

WATCH D.O.G.S ® (Dads Of Great Students) is a nationally recognized family and community engagement educational initiative with two primary goals:

1. To provide positive male role models (fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other father figures) for students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.

2. To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.

Since 1998, the Watch D.O.G.S ® program has had a tremendously positive impact on the educational process, providing fathers an opportunity to get a glimpse of their students’ daily life at school and gain a greater awareness of the positive impact they can have on academic performance, self-esteem and social behavior. 

What do volunteers do? 

During the day, Watch D.O.G.S. may visit block classes (Art, Music, P.E.) with their student, play at recess, help in the cafeteria with lunch, watch the school entrances and hallways, patrol the campus perimeter, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they can have a positive influence. 

When are the volunteer opportunities? 

You can sign up for a 2 hour volunteer time slot, or a half-day, or a full school day volunteer opportunity! 

How can I sign up? 

1. Complete the CCISD Volunteer Application / Background Check (free)

2. Register via the Online Sign Up Link (for Sept/October)

Who can I contact if I have questions?

If you have any questions about the program or volunteering, please contact McWhirter Elementary School's Principal - Mrs. Tite at etite@ccisd.net or call the school at 281-284-4800.