Total Allocation of $80,923 for 35 Grants
All Schools
Understanding Trauma: Latino Parent Awareness (Martha Calderon)—$5,000
Providing evidence-based mental health education to Latino families in their native language, equipping them with tools to support their children in accessing mental health resources and breaking cycles of generational trauma.
AI Advisory Group (Amy Lesan)—$4,400
Establishing a staff advisory group to guide the ethical implementation of AI technologies in the Corvallis School District.
3rd Annual Districtwide Art Exhibit: CSD pARTy! (Christa Schmeder)—$3,800
A Districtwide K-12 collaborative art exhibition showcasing artwork by all students from every Corvallis school, featuring diverse mediums for the community to celebrate.
LGBTQ+ Student Affinity K-12 (Aurora Jenson)—$3,000
Expanding school Pride Clubs and support for LGBTQ+ students Districtwide by supplying resources and materials to foster inclusive spaces and a greater sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ students.
Staff Renewal and Recovery: A Way to Process Grief (Kela Lynn)—$1,000
Promoting staff well-being by addressing grief and advancing mental health, creating a holistic support system that benefits both educators and the students they serve.
Multiple-School Grants
Estivating Animals 5th Grade Art with Drawing and Clay (Anicia Criscione)—$630
Purchasing books and supplies for 5th graders at Bessie Coleman Elementary and Mountain View Elementary to complete a capstone project of artwork based on a Patricia Gallagher Children’s Choice Nominated Book.
Adams
Adams Garden Rebuild (David Abrams)—$2,000
To complete work on the school garden by installing irrigation and enhancing accessibility with mobility ramps and mats, and constructing a raised garden bed.
Bessie Coleman
Keys for Equity! (Jakki Moses)—$2,500
Purchasing portable keyboards to ensure all Bessie Coleman Elementary students have equitable access to learn and play the keyboard.
Garfield
Garfield Stem Program (Claudia Cano)—$3,000
Partnering with Oregon State University STEM Academy to provide multiple STEM sessions in Garfield Elementary K-5 classrooms and a field trip to OSU for second-grade students.
Garfield Mural Part II (Nancy Davila-Williams )—$2,500
To complete the second wall of the Garfield mural project, a visual representation of diverse communities and cultural heritage within the Garfield school community.
Oregon Battle of the Books and Lucha Libre books (Claudia Cano)—$1,958
To purchase seven sets of books for students in 3rd-5th grade to participate in Oregon Battle of the Books and Lucha Libros.
Animal Adaptations Field Experiences (Emma Poff)—$1,350
Field trips for third-grade students to visit and experience wildlife at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, Chintimini Wildlife Center, and the Oregon Zoo, creating connections between their classroom learning and the world around them.
Kathryn Jones Harrison
Adjustable Basketball Hoops (Elton Kikuta)—$2,000
To provide adjustable basketball hoops for elementary students of all ages, promoting active play and greater accessibility of equipment.
Lincoln
Art Supper Club: Bridging Culture and Language (Dana Monroe)—$3,800
Supporting Lincoln Elementary families by offering a family-style meal while practicing second-language conversation, strengthening family connections outside of school.
Rainy Day Play (Kara Martinez)—$3,100
To provide quality rain gear for all kindergarten students to play outside and participate in field trips while staying dry.
Lincoln School Garden Improvements (Kathy Feser)—$3,000
Increasing site accessibility by installing ADA-accessible raised beds and pathways for students with limited mobility. To also include a gravel pad and supply shed for this multi-phase project.
R.I.T.M.O (Maria Oritz)—$3,000
Strengthening self-esteem and sense of belonging for Hispanic students, regaining their cultural heritage through traditional Latin American dance and music.
Mountain View
Build and Grow Kits (Danielle Black)—$3,000
To purchase Build and Grow kits for second-grade students to learn valuable skills and foster interest in building things that have tangible purpose.
Everyone Is an Author! (Dan Reynolds)—$2,822.85
Providing every K-3 student at Mountain View Elementary an opportunity to become a published author, promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading and writing among students.
Beyond the Classroom: Expanding Young Minds at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (Shayna Hicks)—$1,364.60
To provide all kindergarten and first–grade students at Mountain View Elementary access to a field trip to Oregon Coast Aquarium, allowing students hands-on exploration of how tidepool animals thrive in Oregon’s coastal environment.
Mountain View Wetlands Nature Trail (Susan Kolar)—$915
Completion of a nature path around the wetland area adjacent to the school playground, ensuring that all students can experience the educational and health benefits of being in nature.
Cheldelin
International Sports Unit (Jacob Newman)—$3,200
To purchase equipment to offer international sports activities in the physical education department, representing a variety of cultures to broaden students’ experiences and highlight sports from around the world.
Van de Graaff Generator (Derek Michalski)—$992
To purchase electro-static generator (Van de Graaff machine) kits, empowering students to investigate the properties and behaviors of electrons.
Coffee Cart for Small Business Owners (Christine Lodal)—$750
Establishing a coffee cart business for students with diverse learning needs in a modified math class, providing a real-world application for their math skills, and fostering a sense of empowerment and belonging among students.
Linus Pauling Middle School
Kinnebar Swings for Life Skills (Brett Locey)—$2,000
To purchase foot swings for Life Skills students, helping students stay focused on their work while moving their bodies without distraction.
Math Tutors (Heathrina Stanfield)—$1,000
Providing incentives for math tutoring support to help create a positive math culture, sharpening students’ math identity and confidence.
College Hill
Fruit Fly Research Partnership with OSU (Catherine Beran)—$3,000
Bringing fruit fly research to the classroom in partnership with Phillips Lab at Oregon State University.
Meaningful Marine Science (Eva Riedlecker-Wolfe)—$510
Field trip for Ecology and Urban Farm classes to visit Hatfield Marine Science Center and collect intertidal invertebrates, study estuary populations, and learn about adaptations of organisms living in the intertidal.
Early Bird Breakfast for Harding Center Students (Jennifer Smith)—$500
Providing access to free self-serve breakfast before school to all College Hill, Urban Farm, Construction program, and WINGS students.
Corvallis High School
CHS Instruments! (Jens Lovtang)—$5,000
To purchase a starter set of mariachi instruments, promoting continuity for students advancing from middle school mariachi programs and fostering ongoing musical engagement for all students with culturally diverse instruments and traditions.
Instruments for Equity (Andrew Zilar)—$4000
To purchase three quality trumpets and one alto saxophone to further provide equitable access to musical instruments for students.
Global Spartans – Newcomer Integration (Karrie Woodruff)—$3,940
Facilitating Newcomer integration into the school community to provide a sense of safety and belonging for students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) and recent immigrants.
Crescent Valley High School
CVHS Picnic Tables (Keith Moses)—$800
To purchase heavy-duty picnic tables and supplies for DREAM students (Designing, Researching, and Engineering Articles for Market) to construct and place in the CVHS quad.
Developing Social Skills Through Game Play (Lisa Mathews)—$600
Providing opportunities for students with disabilities to develop social skills by purchasing and playing cooperative games, while authentically practicing social skills and building meaningful relationships with a variety of peers.
Graphic Novels for ELLs (Diann Geisbert)—$500
Removing language barriers for English Language Learners (ELLs) by providing supplemental, high-interest graphic novels to gain a better understanding of the required English novels.