NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Educator Innovation Grants
The Norwin School District Community Foundation Awards Over $ 6,000 in Grants to Support Innovative Learning Opportunities
Last month, the Norwin School District Community Foundation announced over $ 6,000 in Educator Innovation Grant awards for four educational projects that will benefit over 1,000 students in the 2025-2026 school year.
Now in its 15th year, the Foundation’ s competitive Educator Innovation Grant program encourages Norwin teachers to develop creative classroom projects that might not otherwise be possible through the regular school budget. These grants provide essential start-up funds to help educators deliver innovative instruction that enriches and enhances student learning. An independent review team carefully scores the applications each year. This year, teachers could apply for up to $ 2,000 in funding, and seven applications were submitted. The District congratulates the following 2025 recipients:
• Trisha Brunazzi, Hillcrest Intermediate,“ Breakout and Escape”
• Malissa Cheplick, High School,“ Norwin Works: Grow Vertically!”
• Nicole Cole, Amanda Kepple, Hollie Kosinski, & Jennifer Williams), Stewartsville,“ I Fly, You Fly, We All Fly with UFLI”
• Thom Swenson, Adele Nolfi-Pine and Melanie Lewandowski), Hillcrest Intermediate“ Castles on the Hill”
The selected grant recipients will also be recognized during Norwin’ s Opening Day event in August.
Funding for the Educator Innovation Grant program comes from the Foundation’ s Annual Days of Giving campaign. This campaign offers our community an opportunity to give back through tax-deductible donations that support school programs and scholarships for Norwin students. While donations are welcome year-round, the Days of Giving campaign traditionally takes place during Homecoming week.
Over the past decade, the Foundation has steadily expanded its support for innovative educational initiatives and looks forward to continuing this important work. The Norwin School District Community Foundation and the Norwin School District are deeply grateful to everyone who contributes to the Annual Days of Giving and the Educator Innovation Grant program. Together, we are building a legacy of learning that will benefit Norwin students for generations to come.
The Foundation is a 501( c)( 3) charitable, nonprofit group working with the Norwin School District to provide scholarships and financial support for educational programs. For more information, please visit: www. nsdcf. org. orwin
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Norwin School District Community Foundation Awards Special Grants to Support Innovation and Student Success
In addition to the Educator Innovation Grants, the Norwin School District Community Foundation offered two special one-time awards for the 2025- 2026 school year: the Del Nolfi Special Education Grant and the Robert J. Perkins Technology Education Grant. Both grants followed a separate application process from the EIG and were evaluated by a team of independent reviewers.
The Norwin School District Community Foundation, in partnership with Del Nolfi, proudly awarded Ms. Madonna the Del Nolfi Special Education Grant. The funds from this grant will support a project designed to enrich special education teaching and learning by creating innovative opportunities for our special education students.
Similarly, the Foundation, together with Mrs. Perkins, proudly awarded Mr. Shuber the Robert J. Perkins Technology Education Grant. This grant will fund initiatives that enhance teaching and learning while supporting workforce development through technology education. These experiences will help students acquire in-demand skills, promote economic mobility, and strengthen our future workforce.
The District extends its sincere thanks to Del Nolfi, the Perkins Family, and the Foundation for this generous opportunity and for their continued dedication to our students and their future success.
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