CONGRATULATIONS

2024 OPPORTUNITY GRANT RECIPIENTS!

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools had the pleasure of surprising 27 2024 Opportunity Grant Recipients at their schools last week! This year, the Foundation awarded almost $75,000 in grant support to eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and seven high schools, impacting nearly 11,500 students across the district. The Foundation's Opportunity Grants support ideas around their three pillars of Innovation and Leadership, Community and S.T.E.A.M. Congratulations to all of the recipients! 

The Foundation recently presented nearly $75,000 in grant awards in three categories: Community, Innovation and Leadership and S.T.E.A.M. 2024 winners include:

DCSD Legacy Campus, Amy Montague

Awarded $4,735

DCSD Legacy Campus, Shaemus O’Brien

Awarded $2,500

Apple Teacher Certifications for Future Educators

Future Educators impact the entire DCSD system as they are in the field working with students in 18 elementary schools. We can increase their impact by providing the opportunity to become Apple Teacher Certified. To do this, we need to purchase Apple iPads.

Innovative Cooking Equipment

Funds will be used to purchase new and innovative cooking equipment. This will provide students with a project-based experience utilizing updated and current industry tools.

Sagewood Middle School, Hillary Parker

Awarded $4,929.60

Motivated to Move with Heart Rate Monitors!

This heart rate monitor system will allow teachers to help students to collect a variety of key health information that will assist students with goal setting, accountability, and authentic learning and growth!

Rocky Heights Middle School, Colleen Pate

Awarded $1000

Significant Support Needs Kitchen Upgrade

The special education program at Rocky Heights Middle School is seeking to secure funding to upgrade the current kitchen essentials for our significant support needs classroom. The enhancements aim to foster independence.

Any Douglas County school is eligible to apply for an OPPORTUNITY GRANT during the next application window beginning in October 2024! Schools, sites or programs may request funding for up to three different projects in one school year. Learn more HERE.

OUR SINCERE THANKS

to these generous sponsors for making our 2024 APPLE AWARDS EVENT a huge success last Saturday, March 30th at the DCSD Legacy Campus!

PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

New Foundation partner, Ninja Nation, provides a great fundraising alternative for schools!

The Mobile Ninja course is the perfect high-energy, fun, fitness-focused activity for children and adults, ages 5 and up! Our customizable course ensures that obstacles are suited for a wide range of ages and abilities.

Discounted school rates, and an additional 5% discount to FDCS chapters!

For more information about their school package options and FAQs click HERE.

Foundation partner, Altitude Driving Academy, believes driver safety training should be a requirement, not a luxury. They offer defensive driving and skid control courses at a considerable discount over the typical cost of these courses AND a portion of registration will go back to DC Schools!

Altitude courses are the most comprehensive available, and their instructors - all active or retired police officers and law enforcement driving instructors - are the most highly trained and qualified. Find out more/Register HERE.

Monty Nuss Photography is offering a Family Photo Fundraiser during the months of March and April. Update family photos and 10% of all proceeds go back to your school!

Call Monty Nuss to schedule your session which includes:

· 20 minutes with a photographer

· Choose your favorite image and get: 1 – 8 x 10 print, 2 - 5 x 7 prints and 1 social media image

All for only $155!

Call Today to Schedule! 303-798-8229

2024 COMMUNITY EVENTS

Celebrate the end of the school year with friends and family while supporting your local community! A portion of each discounted ticket sold for DCSD Community Events will benefit Douglas County students, teachers and schools!

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