CONGRATULATIONS

2023 OPPORTUNITY

GRANT RECIPIENTS!

The Foundation for DC School's Opportunity Grant program encourages and develops great teachers by supporting their professional development and helping make their ideas reality. We are thrilled to help fund high priority projects and innovative approaches, which bring deeper meaning to curriculum and improve the educational experiences of students. Grants are funded through a combination of support from corporate partners and individuals in our community.

The Foundation recently presented over $68,000 in grant awards in three categories: Community, Innovation and Leadership and S.T.E.A.M. 2023 winners include:

LAUREN GONZALEZ

Bridge Transition Program

KATIE BAUGHER

Castle View High School

Ms. Gonzalez and the Parker Bridge Transition Program were presented with a $950 grant to fund a Hydroponic Vegetable Tower. This lettuce tower will allow them to grow greens in class teaching the students plant care, nutrition, and encourage cooking skills needed for independence. It will also improve the physical environment of their classroom trailer.

Ms. Baugher and Castle View High School received TWO Opportunity Grants, totaling nearly $3000, to purchase alternative energy equipment for students to use in Earth Science, and a weather station for the school. "Thanks to the Foundation for supporting engaging, rigorous science instruction at Castle View."~ CVHS Principal, Dr. Templeton

KITTY RIVERA

Mammoth Heights Elementary

Mammoth Heights Elementary School was awarded two grants totaling over $7000! One, for $2245 to purchase a set of decodable books for intervention, and another (pictured with Ms. Rivera) for $4999 which will be used to upgrade their library book collection to the District Library Media Center's recommendations.

OSCAR CHAPARRO

ThunderRidge High School

Mr. Chaparro and ThunderRidge High School were presented with a $5,000 grant to use towards building their Metal Working and CNC Training program to help fill the growing need for technicians in the welding and fabrication industry. "One of the best teachers! Turned my child’s life around! Well deserved." ~ Parent

Any Douglas County school is eligible to apply for an OPPORTUNITY GRANT during the next application window beginning in October 2023! Schools, sites or programs may request funding for up to three different projects in one school year. Learn more here: https://www.foundationdcs.org/opportunity-grants

OUR SINCERE THANKS

to these generous sponsors for making our upcoming

APPLE AWARDS EVENT possible this Saturday, April 1!

COMMUNITY EVENT OPPORTUNITIES

DISCOUNTED FUN FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY

FINAL DAYS TO ENROLL!