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This project transforms the renovated courtyard into a flexible outdoor classroom equipped with portable seating and lap desks. The new space supports literacy interventions, reduces stress, and promotes engagement—especially for reluctant readers—while providing teachers with an inspiring environment for learning and well-being.

An outdoor classroom designed for preschoolers to explore creativity and collaboration through sensory play, a mud kitchen, and art experiences. This grant helps launch the space by funding durable, outdoor learning structures that inspire imaginative and social learning.

Preschool students will experience the life cycle of plants firsthand during visits to a working farm or orchard. This immersive fall field trip connects agriculture, science, and seasonal traditions, reinforcing lessons on growth and nature.

By integrating outdoor learning into science, math, and literacy, this project builds environmental awareness, critical thinking, and adaptability. The inclusive garden space—with raised beds, native plants, and bird feeders—supports diverse learners and promotes hands-on discovery.

This initiative installs a picture communication board on the playground to help all students—especially nonverbal and multilingual learners—communicate during play. It promotes inclusion, language development, and social interaction for every child.

Through manipulatives and visual models, students will explore math concepts in tangible ways that deepen understanding and confidence. This hands-on approach builds problem-solving skills and promotes equitable achievement across all learners.

A weeklong Artist-in-Residence program led by Bongo Boys Music School engages over 800 students in drumming circles that teach rhythm, self-regulation, and community-building. Students gain musical skills and learn mindfulness through creative collaboration.

Physics students will design, build, and launch rockets to explore real-world applications of motion and energy. The project sparks curiosity, deepens scientific understanding, and fosters teamwork and problem-solving.

This grant funds professional-grade cameras for over 500 visual arts students to create digital portfolios and meet AP standards. The updated equipment ensures equitable access to technology and prepares students for creative careers and college programs.

Journalism and yearbook students will gain access to new cameras, enabling them to capture school life with professional quality. The equipment empowers students to tell their community’s story while developing skills in photography and media production.

Professional arrangers and visual clinicians will work with show choir students to elevate their vocal and performance skills. The workshop also offers career insights, connecting students with real-world professionals in the performing arts.

A hands-on field experience at the Indiana State Museum brings STEAM learning to life. Students explore interactive exhibits that link classroom lessons to real-world innovation, building curiosity and foundational skills for the future.

Students will upcycle cardboard into sculptures and group installations, transforming everyday materials into art. The project builds creativity, sustainability, and collaboration through hands-on exploration.

Using kid-safe tools in the Maker Space, students will design and build with cardboard, strengthening creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. A Family Maker Night invites families to join in the innovation and fun.

Students will explore global art traditions while creating clay works that celebrate diverse cultures. This creative journey fosters mindfulness, cultural appreciation, and artistic expression across the school community.

This bilingual learning project supports dual language students through culturally relevant books, audiobooks, and games. It builds reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence in both English and Spanish while celebrating students’ identities.

Third-grade students will craft fleece blankets and original stories to donate to local shelters. The project blends literacy and compassion—encouraging creativity, empathy, and community service.