Area schools and districts received $72,059.50 through FirstBank Southwest’s School Spirit Debit Card Program during the 2025 program year, the bank announced Friday, March 6.
The annual fund payout reflects debit card usage by customers across participating school districts throughout the Texas Panhandle. This year, funds were distributed to 25 different schools and/or districts.
See a current list of participating schools at https://fbsw.com/benefits/school-spirit-cards
The FBSW School Spirit Debit Card Program connects everyday debit card use with school funding through customized cards, which feature each school’s logo or mascot. FBSW said the card use is tracked throughout the year, and then funds are distributed directly to participating school districts, which they can use at their discretion.
Totals for 2025 donations are as follows:
The $72,059.50 payout represented the program’s highest annual distribution to date.
Those who are interested in obtaining a School Spirit Debit Card should visit their nearest FirstBank Southwest branch. Please note that fees may apply.
For more information on FirstBank Southwest, visit their social media pages or go to their website, www.fbsw.com.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: FBSW spirit card program raises record funds for area schools
Reporting by Kristina Wood, Amarillo Globe-News / Amarillo Globe-News
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