OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
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Classroom Grants for Innovative Learning
CLASSROOM GRANTS: OLATHE STUDENTS BENEFIT WHEN THEIR TEACHERS APPLY FOR OPSF CLASSROOM GRANTS. THEIR INNOVATIVE IDEAS PAVE THE WAY FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE. TEACHERS IDENTIFY WAYS THEY CAN HELP STUDENTS LEARN AND GROW INCLUDING PROJECTS UTILIZING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, PHONICS ACTIVITIES, A FOOD WASTE SCIENCE PROJECT, ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL ART PROGRAMS, CODING, SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND MORE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$157.5KSupport for Students in Need
STUDENT NEED: WITH 29% OF STUDENTS IN OLATHE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, THE OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOCUSES SIGNIFICANT EFFORTS ON SUPPORTING THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. THROUGH THE FOLLOWING FUNDS, THE OSPF ENSURES OLATHE EVERY STUDENT HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO BE IN CLASS READY TO LEARN: STUDENT HEALTH EMERGENCY FUND, WIMMER STUDENT CARE FUND, SCHOOL SUPPLY PROGRAM, HOMELESS OUTREACH FUND, FAMILIES IN NEED (MEALS) FUND, BACKSNACK FOOD PROGRAM (WEEKEND MEALS), MUFFIN FUND (SCHOOL BREAK MEALS); AND COLLEGE NOW (CREDIT EARNED WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL) SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE A.L.L. FUND.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$124.2KCollege Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: THE OPSF FACILITATES THE AWARDING OF 60+ NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING OLATHE SENIOR STUDENTS. THE SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS RUN THE GAMUT FROM ENDOWED FUNDS FROM ESTATE GIFTS, TO ANNUAL SUPPORT DONATIONS FROM ALUMNI GROUPS AND GRATEFUL FAMILIES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$172.4K
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