RECENT GRANTS
Chelsea 4th Grade Flexible Seating Grant
Chelsea School's 4th grade classrooms are receiving a refresh of flexible seating options. This grant, totaling $4,219.44, will provide new portable lap desks and comfy floor seats for all 4th grade students. Flexible seating empowers students to choose where they learn best, encourages collaboration, supports different learning styles, and enhances engagement and attention. By updating worn-out seating, this project continues our commitment to innovative, student-centered learning environments.
Chelsea: Breezeway Transformation
This project will turn Chelsea’s breezeway from a simple pass-through space into a flexible, collaborative learning area for all grade levels. With movable seating for an entire class, students can work in teams, get creative, and use the space in ways that best fit their projects.
The updated space will also provide indoor recess options for non-athletic activities and additional seating for evening events like concerts and family nights.
This grant enhances our instructional program by creating more opportunities for teamwork, creativity, and connection—benefiting students and families alike.
Grand Prairie Gym Upgrade
This grant will fund motorized, ceiling-retractable basketball hoops for Grand Prairie Elementary (K–2), transforming the way the gym space is used.
The new system will improve safety, eliminate outdated manual cranks and lifts, and allow for quicker setup and smoother transitions between activities. More than 800 students—plus after-school and community programs—will benefit from a safer, more flexible space.
By increasing efficiency and expanding how the gym can be used, this project supports teamwork, inclusion, and stronger school-community partnerships.
Zookeeper Animals in Classroom at Grand Prairie
The grant supports a mobile aquatic education system for K-2 students, emphasizing hands-on STEM and environmental learning, collaboration, and cross-disciplinary integration. It involves student engagement, favors sustainability, and promotes sharing outcomes among staff. Funds cover initial purchase and recurring costs like maintenance and animal care. The program aims to enhance existing curricula, foster teamwork, and ensure long-term functionality through staff training and resource sharing.
Monarch Books at Grand Prairie
The grant supports a school-wide Monarch Award reading challenge encouraging student engagement, citizenship, and literacy. Funds cover books, incentives, promotional materials, and library collaboration. The project promotes creativity, teamwork, and reading enthusiasm, with evaluation through participation and voting outcomes. Application requires principal and superintendent approval, with timeline and budget details emphasizing planning and community involvement.
District wide Backpack Supplies
The project aims to meet student needs through community efforts, primarily providing school supplies to about 65–75 students annually, supporting basic needs, and fostering teamwork. Funding includes a grant and additional sources, while the initiative enhances student well-being, academic engagement, and safety, with plans to share results and coordinate with staff and administration.
Hickory Creek PLC Room Upgrade
This grant has transformed Hickory Creek Middle School’s PLC room into a flexible, tech-enhanced space designed for collaboration and innovation.
With updated furniture, multimedia displays, and NEW e-sports equipment, the room will support professional development, student teamwork, and expanded extracurricular opportunities. The upgraded space will boost engagement, strengthen collaboration, and create new learning experiences—all with no recurring costs.
