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2025 Fall Grants
$35,905.73 approved​

Brewing Independence

DHS

DCS Staff Applicant: Kellison Kohler

$ 325.66

Funds:

Supports life-skills instruction by providing materials that promote independence and real-world readiness for students.

Funding Future Leaders in Government!

Mill Creek; DHS

DCS Staff Applicant: Steve Wincent

$ 5000

Funds:

Enhances civic education by deepening students’ understanding of leadership, public service, and democratic systems.

Advanced Biology – Zoology Zoo Field Trip

DHS

DCS Staff Applicant: Lesley Tracy

$ 1131

Funds:

Extends classroom science learning through real-world biological observation and inquiry.

Analytical Scales for Precision and Accuracy
in Science

DHS

DCS Staff Applicants: Wilbur Tong; Elizabeth
Hashikawa

$ 1110

Funds:

Strengthens laboratory instruction by improving measurement accuracy and scientific rigor.

CIT/STEAM Class Grant

Creekside

DCS Staff Applicant: Kirsten Korff

$ 495.77

Funds:

Supports innovation-focused instruction with materials that encourage creativity and hands-on design thinking.

Adapted Physical Education Equipment

DHS

DCS Staff Applicant: Eric Williams

$ 241.88

Funds:

Ensures equitable participation in physical education through specialized adaptive resources.

Contact Forces Exploration: Cutebots and
micro:bits

Mill Creek

DCS Staff Applicants: Elizabeth Melvin; Melanie
Dever

$ 2424.62

Funds:

Hands-on STEM tools that strengthen coding, engineering, and collaborative problem-solving skills in the classroom.

Model United Nations: Fostering global
awareness, empathy, and social
responsibility.

DHS

DCS Staff Applicant: Jaime Dudash

$ 1560

Funds:

Builds global awareness, collaboration, and public speaking skills through structured Model UN participation.

A little more fun with Dash!

DEEC (Anchor, Beacon)

DCS Staff Applicants: Mel Joling; Kristen Linn

$ 971.79

Funds:

Expands robotics and coding opportunities that promote teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

Guitar Capos

DHS

DCS Staff Applicant: Matt Deloria

$ 355.52

Funds:

Provides essential equipment to enhance music instruction and broaden student access to instrumental learning.

Ukuleles for 5th and 6th grade Choir
Students

Creekside

DCS Staff Applicant: Sydney Gembka

$ 1676.17

Funds:

Expands access to instrumental music instruction and collaborative learning experiences.

Guitar Class Method Books

DHS

DCS Staff Applicant: Matt Deloria

$ 438.85

Funds:

Provides structured curriculum materials to support skill development in music education.

Ancient Studies at the Detroit Institute of
Art

Creekside

DCS Staff Applicant: Christie Newsome

$ 1195

Funds:

Provides students with immersive learning experiences exploring ancient civilizations through direct engagement with museum artifacts.

Charles H. Wright Museum Trip

Creekside

DCS Staff Applicant: Kelly Parachek

$ 3107

Funds:

Connects students to cultural history and civil rights education through meaningful, experiential learning.

Sous Vide Cooking

DHS

DCS Staff Applicant: Elizabeth Hashikawa

$ 500

Funds:

Applies scientific principles to culinary arts, helping students explore precision, chemistry, and real-world skills.

Classroom Theater Laboratory

DHS

DCS Staff Applicant: Patrick Stolkey

$ 9420.52

Funds:

Expands performance-based learning opportunities through updated theatrical tools and resources.

Unified Sports Equipment

Creekside; Mill Creek;
DHS

DCS Staff Applicants: Beth Kovarik; Ashleigh
Bunten

$ 955

Funds:

Promotes inclusive athletics by providing equipment that supports unified sports programming.

Code, Build, Innovate: Expanding Robotics
Education with LEGO Spike Prime

Mill Creek

DCS Staff Applicant: David Yon

$ 4996.95

Funds:

Expands hands-on robotics learning through LEGO SPIKE Prime, strengthening coding, engineering design, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

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