Teacher Grants Program
Teachers can apply as individuals or as teams representing grade levels or buildings, for funding up to $1,000.00 to provide classroom projects that require out-of-the-ordinary supplies, educational speakers, field experiences, collaborative family nights, and more. The Ralston Schools Foundation is excited to assist teachers in providing unique and memorable learning experiences for students. Grants will be awarded each Spring and Fall.
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Basic Submission Guidelines
Teacher Grants will be considered for:
Teacher Grants will be not be considered for these items unless they directly relate to the project:
Teacher Grants will be considered for:
- Classroom projects that require out-of-the-ordinary supplies, educational speakers, field experiences, collaborative family nights, etc.
- The impact on, and the benefit to, students. Preference may be given to those projects that represent a collaborative effort between teachers.
- A strong tie to the strategic plan of Ralston Public Schools. Projects that work in service to the goals of RPS will be given additional consideration.
- Equity and collaboration. Projects that benefit one or more classrooms within a building or grade level will receive additional points.
- Projects that align with current district policies and procedures.
- The committee reserves the right to make exceptions.
Teacher Grants will be not be considered for these items unless they directly relate to the project:
- Food
- Furniture and Storage Items
- iPads, Chromebooks, laptops
- Smartboards
- Teacher stipends
- T-Shirts
CONGRATULATIONS to our Spring 2024 Teacher Grant Recepients
Hill Learning Center Science of Reading Short Course -
Spring Fling Community Outings - Richelle Janus, John Cronican, Russell Neumann, Jodi Menear, RHS
National Archery in Schools - Amy Magnuson, Seymour & Meadows Elementary
7th-8tth Grade-BOLD: RMS Drug-Free Group - Jacalyn J. Groesser, Ralston Middle School
6th Grade Team Leader - Benjamin Billesbach, Meadows Elementary
Connecting Technology to Laboratory Science - Scott Greenwood & Laura Prochaska, Ralston High School
Light Refraction Prism Study - Manny Valadez, Mockingbird Elementary
Spring Fling Community Outings - Richelle Janus, John Cronican, Russell Neumann, Jodi Menear, RHS
National Archery in Schools - Amy Magnuson, Seymour & Meadows Elementary
7th-8tth Grade-BOLD: RMS Drug-Free Group - Jacalyn J. Groesser, Ralston Middle School
6th Grade Team Leader - Benjamin Billesbach, Meadows Elementary
Connecting Technology to Laboratory Science - Scott Greenwood & Laura Prochaska, Ralston High School
Light Refraction Prism Study - Manny Valadez, Mockingbird Elementary
$7,600 Awarded!
For questions or additional information, contact Ashley Nodgaard