Educational Enrichment Grants Awarded for the Fall 2026-27 School Year

May 1, 2026

The total approved grant awards for this round total $8,751. The following grants have been approved for funding.

1st award. Building Thinking Classrooms – Vertical Whiteboards

Submitted by Ally Ramesh to support 5th grade math and science.
Award amount of $1,800

2nd award. Woodmiser Project at the High School

Submitted by Devin Fuchs, Josh Fuller, and Tim Lehman to support the cost of construction for the building to house the sawmill and enhance the tech ed program.
Award amount is $2,500

3rd award. Red Granite and Benches for School Garden Project in Land O Lakes.

Submitted by Anastasia Cokinos so they can transform the school garden into a functional outdoor learning laboratory.
Award amount is $2,300

4th award. Revitalization of the SOAR Middle School and Land O Lakes Elementary Gardens

Submitted by Robin Indermuehle and student Helpers Ace Wilson, Brinna Bey, and Tate Keiffman to refurbish or replace the raised garden beds that have
been used for 12 years but are in the need of some upgrading.
Award amount $651.33.

5th and final award. Planetarium Field Trip Experience for the 5th graders.

Submitted by Catherine Libby and the 5th grade team to provide a hands-on learning experience where they can explore our solar system, galaxy, and other sediments of space.
Award amount $1,500

Learn more about this grant and our other projects and activities here.

**Picture in photo Left to Right: Robin Indermuehle, Anastasia Cokinos, Nicole Kremsreiter, Josh Fuller, Devin Fuchs