Groton Public Schools
Grant Recipients
The Groton Education Foundation has made more than $250,000 in grants for outstanding educational initiatives since 1997. We have supported hundreds of projects at levels ranging up to $5,000.
Catherine Kolnanski STEAM Magnet School
Understanding Tree
Fifth graders at Katherine Kolnaski Magnet School researched trees on the school campus and created labels to identify them.
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Apple Pens
Technology for the whole school
Mystic River Magnet School
Communication Board
A picture communication board was installed to promote communication equity for all students.
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Materials for Wit and Wisdom Curriculum
Charles Barnum Elementary School
The Lion King!
Fifth graders performed the Lion King. They also built the set and made props.
Fitch High School
Field trips to the Yellow Farmhouse
Fitch High School students learned about food, farming and sustainability.
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Science probes
The probes supported a shift to inquiry-based learning at Fitch High School.
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Robotics Team
Foster the work and competitions of the Fitch High School Robotics Club.
Northeast Academy Arts Magnet School
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Thames River Magnet School
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Groton Middle School
Drums Alive
A middle-school drumming program encouraged creative expression and reduced stress.
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Therapy dog for struggling Readers
The dog listened without judgment as middle-school kids read to him.
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Empowering Girls
New science, technology and engineering program for 6th grade girls.
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Falcon Players Theater Program
Funds were used to purchase clothing carts and many reusable set pieces and costumes.
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Therapy Dog Program
A fury intervention to help students struggling with stress and anxiety.
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Circuit kits for Magic of Electrons class
Hands on fun for STEM students!
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