BIG SPRING, TX – The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) recently announced it’s support to launch Pathway Academy, by donating $500,000 to the new public charter school in Big Spring.
Pathway Academy will focus on academic excellence, career readiness, and character development. The school serves grades 7-12 and will have the potential to serve up to 300 students, providing high-quality education and innovative learning opportunities tailored to the needs of the community. The school is offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in college, the workforce, and beyond. This approach will include personalized learning plans, dual credit courses, and strong partnerships with local industries.
“We are thrilled to support the launch of Pathway Academy and invest in the future of our community’s students,” said Tracee Bentley, President and CEO of the Permian Strategic Partnership. “Education is the cornerstone of community development, and we believe that Pathway Academy will empower students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. This school represents a vital step forward in ensuring that every child has access to exceptional educational opportunities.”
The PSP’s $500,000 investment in Howard County reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthening the Permian Basin region through strategic public-private partnerships and impactful initiatives in education, healthcare, road safety, and workforce development. By supporting the launch of Pathway Academy, PSP continues its mission to enhance the quality of life and expand opportunities for families across the region.
“We are profoundly thankful to the Permian Strategic Partnership for their generous donation,” said Thaddeus McCalister, Superintendent of Pathway Academy. “ This funding kickstarts our capital campaign to create an inspiring facility and enhance our innovative teaching methods at Pathway Academy. It also assures that teachers under the Teacher Incentive Allotment who join our team will maintain their stipends. We hope this initiative serves as a beacon for others to join us in uplifting and empowering our educators and students alike.”
Enrollment for Pathway Academy is now open for residents in the Big Spring area for Fall 2025. To learn more about the school, please visit pathwayhc.org.
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About the Permian Strategic Partnership: The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) is a coalition of 28 leading Permian Basin energy companies and higher education institutions who have joined together to work in partnership with leaders across the region’s communities to address current and future challenges to the responsible development of the vast oil and natural gas resources of the Permian Basin in the states of New Mexico and Texas. The PSP members are BPX Energy, ChampionX, Chevron, Civitas Resources, ConocoPhillips, Coterra Energy, Devon Energy, Diamondback Energy, Energy Transfer, EOG Resources, ExxonMobil, Halliburton, Helmerich & Payne, Kinetik, Liberty Energy, Mewbourne Oil Company, Occidental, Ovintiv, Permian Resources, Phillips 66, Plains All American, ProPetro, SLB, Targa Resources, The Texas Tech University System, The University of Texas System, WaterBridge Resources, and Western Midstream. For more information, visit www.permianpartnership.org.
(Information provided by Permian Strategic Partnership)
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