Most Recent Grants

Helping to Meet the District's Technology Needs

​Helping to meet the need for additional devices,  Foundation 153 purchased 30 additional iPads for Willow and Churchill Schools and 30 laptops for James Hart Middle School during the 2017-18 school year. This is the school district's video "thank you."

$10,000 Towards the Creation of the James Hart Smart Lab

$10,000 Towards the Creation of the James Hart Music Technology Lab

Supporting Inspired Teaching Through Professional Development

Influenced by research that proves an inspiring and knowledgeable teacher is the most important school-related factor on student achievement, Foundation 153 decided to concentrate its efforts on supporting professional development opportunities for District 153 staff from 2015-17. Below is some of training opportunities that were funded.