District News

Each month, Waco ISD recognizes a community partner making a difference for students with the Waco ISD Award for Outstanding Community Partners. 

September’s Community Partner is a double recognition both of Mr. Adrian Musquiz, General Manager of Peter Piper Pizza, and the same Mr. Musquiz, who is a proud parent volunteer from Parkdale Elementary. He has provided unwavering support, enthusiastic involvement, and his overall generosity has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our school community.

Mr. Musquiz and Peter Piper Pizza have shown a strong commitment to promoting positive values and student achievement on Waco ISD campuses. In support of Bully Prevention Month, Mr. Musquiz provided an anti-bullying banner for students to sign and even arranged for the Peter Piper Pizza mascot, Rocky, to visit and encourage participation—bringing energy and enthusiasm to an important initiative.
 

To celebrate academic achievement, Mr. Musquiz has provided Peter Piper Pizza gift certificates every six weeks for students who earn Honor Roll or maintain perfect attendance, reinforcing the value of dedication and excellence in education. He has also generously donated pizza for student and staff celebrations, and for bus driver appreciation week.
 

Beyond his professional leadership and generosity, Mr. Musquiz, Parkdale Principal Krystal Collier and several Waco ISD Administrators traveled to Austin where he was recognized at the Texas State Board of Education’s meeting for the Heroes for Children Award. 

 

Principal Collier submitted Mr. Musquiz for this recognition and he was selected as the District 14 winner. Being one of only fifteen individuals to receive this award reflects his exceptional personal contributions to Waco ISD, including his instrumental role in launching the PTA at Parkdale Elementary, where he now serves as treasurer. Through his volunteer efforts, leadership, and organizational skills, he continues to help strengthen the school community.

 

Even on his days off, Mr. Musquiz volunteers countless hours at the school, assisting in the front office, decorating and stepping in wherever needed. From dressing up and participating in campus spirit days to helping collect and stuff hundreds of eggs for our annual Egg Drop event, his hands-on support and enthusiasm set a shining example of a community partnership at its September 2025 Community Partner Award best. As a parent, Mr. Musquiz has even served on district level committees from branding to attendance boundaries.

 

Waco ISD is grateful for his partnership and support of our students and staff.