Supporting our students: Educational Foundation of Dexter awards $25,402 in grants

Since 1984, The Educational Foundation of Dexter has supported educational enrichment for students in the Dexter Community School District through grants and scholarships.  This month, they are pleased to announce the 2019 Fall  Grant Awards totaling $25,402.

“The goal of The Educational Foundation of Dexter is to provide financial support for innovative & creative projects that cannot otherwise be funded by the school district. We are thankful for the donors and community supporters who help make funding these grants possible,” said Heidi Patel, The Educational Foundation of Dexter Board President.

Grants benefit every school building and have an impact on every student in the district. Program details and distribution details can be found online at www.efdexter.org/fall-2019-grants/

The Educational Foundation of Dexter 2019 Fall Grant Awards include:

Bates

Kodo Kids Wind Tunnel – STEM learning

Adapted Music for Students with Special Needs

Scooter Boards for Gross Motor Development

 

Wylie

Coding to the Moon: Theater Performance for 3rd Grade

Jazz Bass Drum and Cymbals

 

Creekside

DIA Field Trip for 6th Grade

Charles H. Wright Field Trip for 5th Grade

Robotics Kits for Flex Class

Adapted Music for Students with Special Needs

 

Mill Creek

Mirrors and Windows: Hall of Heroes

Adapted Music for Students with Special Needs

 

Dexter High School

DIA Field Trip for Spanish III

Detroit Zoo Trip for Adv-Bio/ Zoology

Model United Nations State Conference

Iron Dread Conjugate Equipment

The Educational Foundation of Dexter will be accepting grant submissions in March 2020 for their Spring Grant Cycle.

The Educational Foundation of Dexter is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose board members include parents, community members, business owners, and educators. Their annual fundraising Gala will take place in the Spring of 2020. For more information visit www.efdexter.org.

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