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Congratulations 2025 Grant Winners
In 2025 the Hilliard Education Foundation awarded five grants with a total of almost $40,000 awarded and impacting thousands of students in Hilliard schools.
Teaching Tech Standards through LEGO
Avery/Crossing/Scioto Darby Elementaries
The grant will purchase 30 Spike LEGO® Essential kits for Innovation and Discovery Centers at Avery, Crossing and Scioto Darby Elementary Schools. These kits will be used to teach design thinking, coding, and computer engineering fundamentals through hands-on activities aligned with Ohio Technology Standards. Around 1300 students from grades K-5 will participate, fostering STEAM education, literacy, mat and social-emotional development. The kits include curriculum, unit plans, educator support, and an iPad-compatible learning system.
Enhancing Sensory Spaces for all Learners
HCSD Preschool
This grant will upgrade the sensory space in the preschool (with specific special needs support), with the goal of creating a more supportive and engaging environment for all students. The project aims to introduce a variety of sensory tools, movement opportunities, interactive technology elements and adaptive seating to help students develop essential classroom skill, including emotional regulation, communication, focus and social interaction. The upgraded room will also incorporate STEAM challenges through immersive activities designed to encourage exploration and critical thinking.
Decodable Classroom Library
Heritage Middle School
Heritage MS is creating a classroom library of decodable texts for struggling readers in grades 6-8. Many students in this program read below their grade level, with some reading several grades behind. The project seeks to provide high-interest, lower-reading-level books in a variety of genres to increase students’ confidence and reading ability.
Ready for More Innovation to Drive Change
Hoffman Trails Elementary
This project will integrate hands-on learning experiences using a variety of resources, including LEGO Education kits, a Prusa 3-D printer, Ozobot coding robots and Dash robots. Students will have the opportunity to engage in real-world applications of STEM concepts through activities such as designing and printing 3D solutions, programming robots, and exploring engineering and coding challenges. This initiative aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, innovation, and collaboration among students, while also providing teachers with professional development to effectively implement these new tools and teaching methods.
Journalism & Broadcast: Studio & Field Equipment
Bradley High School
Bradley High School is creating a Journalism & Broadcast Network to provide students with hands-on experience and prepare them for careers in journalism and broadcasting. The network will live-stream sporting events with commentary and interviews, cover performing arts and extracurricular activities, and showcase student achievements to foster community engagement. Funding will be used to purchase equipment for a broadcast studio and mobile reporting, including cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and editing tools.