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WASD EDUCATION FOUNDATION AWARDS $ 27,265 IN GRANT FUNDING TO DISTRICT PROGRAMS , PROJECTS
The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation ( WASDEF ) approved over $ 27,000 in grant funding to support various district programs and projects in its first grant round for the 2024-2025 school year . Funding from the education foundation ’ s Annual and Teacher Mini-Grant funds were awarded to support the following :
• $ 15,000 to WAHS to support the launch of Link Crew , a year-long high school transition program designed to help freshmen feel comfortable throughout their first year . The program , which will launch during the 2025-2026 school year , trains juniors and seniors as mentors , called Link Crew Leaders , who guide and support freshmen as positive role models , helping them adjust and succeed in high school .
• $ 10,000 to Cochran Primary School third-grade teacher Jennifer Day to fund the school ’ s Mindful Meadow effort . The program will offer a peaceful space for students to decompress , manage stress , and learn regulation skills and strategies . It will promote mental health awareness and teach students valuable skills to foster a more positive and supportive school environment .
• $ 1,380 to Hepburn-Lycoming Primary School music teacher Lori Nelson to fund Drumming Up the Fun , a music curriculum designed to teach rhythm skills to young children through engaging drumming activities .
• $ 885 to Lycoming Valley Intermediate School sixth-grade teacher Jamie Lasecki to support two innovative , hands-on learning opportunities for students .
“ These grants reflect the education foundation ’ s ongoing commitment to fostering educational innovation and student well-being across the district ,” said WASDEF Executive Director Greg Hayes . “ By supporting initiatives that enhance both academic and personal growth - whether through mentorship programs , mental health resources , or hands-on learning experiences - WASDEF is helping to create a more supportive and engaging environment for all students .”
WASDEF is a recognized nonprofit affiliate of the school district . Led by a 16-member volunteer board of directors , the foundation facilitates charitable giving and permanent legacies based on individual areas of interest in educational innovation , the arts , athletics , and scholarships . More info : www . wasdeducationfoundation . org .
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