Carson City Schools Foundation awards $8,530 in grants to support students, educators
In 2023, the Carson City Schools Foundation contributed $46,324. Since 2017, the foundation has contributed nearly $155,000 to students and educators in Carson City.
The Spring 2024 mini-grant winners include the following alphabetically by school:
Katheryn Brown, Bordewich Bray Elementary for Family STEM Night supplies
Dawn Carson, Carson High School for math classroom posters
Shelbilyn Beaty, Eagle Valley Middle School for the Buddy Tutors incentive program
Dr. Lee Conley, Eagle Valley Middle School for the Lego-Robotics World Championships
Katie Hollowell, Empire Elementary for ELL and Math STEM books
Jennifer Munk, Empire Elementary for read-aloud supplemental books
Cheryl Loorz, Empire Elementary for supplemental resources for struggling readers
Kristy Wertz, Fritsch Elementary for an online learning platform for English Language Learners
Alyson Haas, Mark Twain Elementary for Community Garden supplies
John Corbitt, Pioneer Academy for Project Discovery ski trip lunch supplies
Dr. Tanya Scott, for supplemental support for enrichments opportunities in conjunction with community partnerships for Multilingual Learners
The Carson City Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting community involvement and investment in the public schools of Carson City. This project is one of the many results of the “Empower Carson City 2027″ Strategic Plan – a five-year strategic plan for extraordinary schools built by the community of Carson City.
The foundation was created to increase student achievement through philanthropic investment and involvement. Established by the Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees, the foundation promotes education programs that traditional funding sources may not be able to reach.
For more information about the foundation, please visit ccschoolsfoundation.org. To make a contribution with your credit card, click here, or you may also donate by sending a check to the Carson City Schools Foundation at P.O. Box 92, Carson City, Nevada 89702. See the informational video below.