Friendswood Independent School District and Friendswood High School won the third Lone Star Cup, an award given by the mayor. Four students from Friendswood Junior High participated in the Texas Choral Directors Association Elementary Honor Choir in San Antonio. Matthew Kovacevich, a sixth grader at Friendswood Junior High, is a Junior Olympian and AAU medalist who won one gold and two silver medals. The Houston-Galveston Area Council recognized Friendswood ISD for its commitment to reducing air pollution and promoting regional air quality initiatives. Friendswood ISD received the highest rating of "Superior Achievement" under Texas' School FIRST financial accountability system.