Past Grants Awarded

Awarded to teacher, Rusty Maynard. Funding was awarded for a mobile Chromebook lab to replace outdated iPads that are no longer supported or updated by Apple. The upgraded technology will provide students with improved access to digital learning tools and classroom resources.

Awarded to teacher, Lisa Whitted. Students in Theater Performance and Technical Theater classes will benefit from a new sewing machine to support costume design and larger-scale student projects. This equipment will help students continue developing hands-on technical theater skills while expanding the program’s creative capabilities.

Awarded to teacher, Angela Drake. Middle school science students will receive Carolina Force and Motion Kits with support stands that allow them to actively investigate concepts such as Newton’s Laws of Motion, acceleration, velocity, force, and friction through hands-on experimentation.

This grant, awarded to teacher Joann Grace, will fund a mobile science cart designed to transform fifth-grade classrooms into functional lab environments. Because the intermediate school does not currently have a dedicated science lab, students will now have greater access to daily investigative science experiences directly in their classrooms.

Awarded to teacher, Robyn Statham. The high school UIL math program received scholarship funding to support students and teachers attending a week-long summer academic camp. Participants will work with former state medalists and contest directors in UIL math, number sense, calculator, and science competitions.

Awarded to teacher, Cassandra Hagler. Funding was awarded for a classroom library featuring 40 contemporary nonfiction books representing eight high-interest titles. The collection will be housed in a bookcase built by the LVHS workshop program. Because LVHS does not currently have a school library, this project will expand student access to contemporary memoirs and nonfiction while encouraging broader perspectives and critical thinking skills that prepare students for life beyond graduation.

Awarded to Jerrod Ackley, a 9th grade social studies teacher at Lago Vista High School, this grant funds a ViewSonic ViewBoard and mobile mount. This interactive technology supports multimedia lessons, real-time collaboration, and student engagement through connected devices, creating a more dynamic, modern, and student-centered learning environment.

Awarded to Benjamin Russell at Lago Vista High School, this grant funds a marching vibraphone for grades 9–12. The instrument supports multiple music programs and expands performance opportunities, while the existing vibraphone will move to the middle school, strengthening the fine arts pathway across campuses.

Awarded to Helen Wilson at Lago Vista Middle School, this grant provides flexible seating for Life Skills students in grades 6–8. Options like wobble stools and balance chairs support sensory needs, improve focus and behavior, and create a more accessible, engaging classroom that fosters independence and student success.

Awarded to Elizabeth Janson at Lago Vista High School, this grant expands the culinary BBQ program by funding a second competition team. Equipment including a generator and tool chests supports hands-on learning, giving students real-world experience and preparing them for culinary careers and post-secondary opportunities.