Grants Funded Spring 2026

Total grants awarded for SPRING 2026 grant cycle: $99,665.43

Spring 2026 Enhancement Grants funded by EGRSF
TITLE	REQUESTOR	SCHOOL
2026 NASP Convention (Natl Assn of School Psychologists)	Jessica Bryant, Holly Boehle, Kathy Lennon	All buildings
Sensory-Responsive Classrooms	Stephanie Olson, Jennafer Slanger, Katie McIntosh	Wealthy, Lakeside, Breton Downs
Choir and Orchestra Disney Trip Assistance	Emily Kapolka, Bree Mitchell	High School
FIRST Lego League World Festival	Michael Vizachero, Dan Williams (parents)	Lakeside
Scholastic News Periodicals	Katie McIntosh, Jennafer Slanger, Stephanie Olson	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
iPads for High School Science Department	Scott Titus and Jan Huff	High School
American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention	J McConnell, M Lehman, S Kendra, A Werner (Speech-Language Pathologists)	All buildings
Decodable Book Series	A Dudley, H Bailey, S Goodman, B O'Malley (Reading Specialists)	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Art Supplies for EGRHS Students	Alison Maes	High School
Goalbook Subscriptions	Selena Brown	All buildings
Everyday Speech Subscriptions	Erin Huffer (on behalf of department colleagues)	All buildings
Middle School Robotics	Kristi Orsini (parent), Mike Tietz	Middle School
Electrical Circuit Kits	Aaron Ditty, Matt Harold	High School
March Book Madness	Sarah Webber, Stephanie Olson, Katie McIntosh, Jennafer Slanger	Wealthy, Breton Downs, Lakeside
Wealthy Elementary Tree Project	Amelia Iorio (student)	Wealthy
Primetime/Video Production Improvements	John Noreen	High School
Michigan Art Educator's Conference	Pam Quigg	Breton Downs, Lakeside
EGR Bard - English Learning Experience	Anne LaGrand	High School
Classroom Sensory Bins	Sarah Cannon, Michaela Dalzell (parent)	Wealthy
Classroom Accommodation Packs for ASD Classrom	Sarah Cannon, Michaela Dalzell (parent)	Wealthy
HS Rock Climbing Club	Parker Hutchinson, Morgan Schiefler, Lauren Haskell	High School
Drama support - Breton Downs	Determined by Grants Committee	Breton Downs
Drama support - Lakeside	Determined by Grants Committee	Lakeside
Drama support - Wealthy	Determined by Grants Committee	Wealthy
Drama support - Middle School	Determined by Grants Committee	Middle School
Girl-Up Club Feminine Products	Keira Murphy (student)	High School
Michigan Student State Leadership Conference	Joe Meston and Student Council Exec Board	High School
Fly Fishing Club	Winona Tinholt	Wealthy
Dissection Supplies for MS Science	Christina Zink, on behalf of MS Science Dept	Middle School
Listening Stations for First Grade	Rhonda Young, Becky Kramer, Colbie Lee	Breton Downs
Brain Models for MS Counseling	Jessica Koziara	Middle School
Rock Climbing Club - Planet Rock	Parker Hutchinson, Morgan Schiefler, Lauren Haskell	High School
SLP Toolkit Subscriptions	Amanda Werner (for Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy team)	All buildings
American Literature Classroom Books	Kelsey Curley	High School

Grants Funded Fall 2025

Total grants awarded for FALL 2025 grant cycle: $108,400.36

Data Table
TITLE	REQUESTOR	SCHOOL
6 iPads for Digital Assessments	J.Bryant, H.Boehle, K.Lennon (district Psychology Dept)	All buildings
Junior Achievement Finance Park	Jeff Dykhouse	Middle School
Junior Achievement BizTown	Cheryl Radecki	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
5 iPads and iPad Cases/Screen Protectors	Sarah Cannon	Wealthy
Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra Experiences	Haley Kline, Sam Pugia	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Electric Piano at Lakeside	Haley Kline, Sam Pugia	Lakeside
PBIS Conference (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)	Jeff Dykhouse	Middle School
Robotics - 3D Printer and Supplies	Kurtis Lehman	High School
Building Thinking Classrooms Supplies	Colton Hook	Middle School
STEAM Night	Tom Fox, Jan Huff	HIgh School
ESports Equipment	Kurtis Lehman	Middle School, High School
20 iPads for MS Video Production Classes	Colton Hook	Middle School
PAC Learning and Performing Enhancement Grant	L.Meyer, E.Frendt, F.Schafer, Z.Cunningham, D.Scott (students)	High School
Innovation Lab Coding Drones	Kevin Vance, John MacKenzie, Isabella Schumann	Middle School
Kindergarten Purposeful Play Toys	N.Knoerl, J.Jenkins, N.Vanderplow,K.McKee, E.Grin, K.Billmeier, J.Iwema, E.Steeby, S.Brady	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Robotics Competition Fees	John Pouillon, Giada Orsini (students)	High School
Stratford Trip Tickets	Jesse Aukeman	High School
Goalbook Subscription	Selena Brown, Amanda Werner, Trina Connelly, Sarah Cannon	All buildings
Bright Star Theater	Katie McIntosh	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
IXL Subscriptions for Elementary Schools	Stephanie Olson, Katie McIntosh, Jennafer Slanger	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Teaching Microscope and Camera	Janyce Huff, Corey Kapolka, Jeff Webb	High School
NCTE Conference	TIm Saunders	Wealthy
Grand Rapids Public Museum Immerse Program	Andrea Eggert, Michelle Day, Elizabeth Schaefer	Wealthy
Michigan Art Educators Conference	Peri den Dulk, Pam Quigg	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
EGRMS Robotics Kits	EGRMS Robotics Kits	Middle School
iPad Pro 13-inch	Mark Wells	Middle School, High School
Civic Theatre School Show for Kindergarten	Haley Kline	Breton Downs
Learning Commons Library Collection Update	Tori Miller	High School
Classroom Shelves	Selena Brown	Wealthy

Grants Funded Spring 2025

Total grants awarded for Spring 2025 grant cycle: $62,245.64

Data Table
TITLE	REQUESTOR	SCHOOL
Interactive Dry Erase Tables	Bona Van Dis, Tammy Newsom	Wealthy
Portable School Sound System	Stephanie Olson, Kurtis Lehman	Wealthy
Risers for Wealthy Elementary	Samantha Pugia	Wealthy
English Language Learner Technology	Jennifer Clary, Leah Doran	HS, MS, Breton, Lakeside, Wealthy
March Book Madness 2026	Sarah Webber, Stephanie Olson, Katie McIntosh, Jennafer Slanger	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Author Visit 2025-2026 - Carole Boston Weatherford	Sarah Webber, Monica Walen	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Gone Boarding SUP Year 4- 4 Boards	Terry Szpieg & Gone Boarding Students; Patrick Reed & DDT/PE Students; Breanna Wagenmaker & PE Students	High School
Scholastic News Periodicals	Katie McIntosh, Jennafer Slanger, Stephanie Olson	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
2025 NCTE Annual Convention for English Teachers	Megan Miller, Danielle Smith	Middle School
reMarkable Paper Pro Table	Stephanie Olson	Wealthy
eSports equipment	Casey Smith	Middle School
Science Olympiad	Tom Fox, Evan Adamy, Lily Fiore	High School
Camp Manitou-Lin 6th Grade Camp	Jill Smith, Jeff Dykhouse	Middle School

Grants Awarded Fall 2024

Total grants awarded for Fall 2024 grant cycle: $84,847.61

Data Table
TITLE	REQUESTOR	SCHOOL
Marching Band Program Annual Support	Jake Castillo, Mark Wells, Kayla Cordell	High School
EGRMS School Store	Zach Jage	Middle School
Stratford Trip Tickets	Jesse Aukeman	High School
MidSchool Math Conference	MS Math Dept: A.Hicks, T.Packard, J.MacKenzie, A.Fatum, B.Probst, S.O'Neill, C.Hook	Middle School
Non-Fiction Rebuild for Middle School Learning Commons	Carol Dills	Middle School
Listening Stations for Kindergarten	District Kindergarten teachers: N.Knoerl, J.Jenkins, N.Vanderplow, K.Billmeier, H.Bailey, S.Brady, E.Grin, K.McKee, C.Schwartz	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Junior Achievement BizTown	W.Tinholt, D.Klein, K.Gipe, C.Radecki, R.Lee, M.Nissen, M.Richards, K. Reifinger, S. Mitton	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
East Grand Rapids Robotic	Colette Kanngiesser (student)	High School
Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra Experiences	Haley Kline, Sam Pugia	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
March Book Madness 2025	Sarah Webber, Stephanie Olson, Katie McIntosh, Jennafer Slanger	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Orton Gillingham Decodable Books Fiction and Nonfiction	Andrea Dudley	Breton Downs
Elementary Book Repair Machine	Sarah Webber	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Ignite Engagement Advanced Cohort	Katie McIntosh, Christy Gast, Beth Hill, Jenna Jenkins	Breton Downs
MASP 2024 Fall Conference	Jessica Bryant, Holly Boehle, Kathy Lennon	All buildings
Veterans Day Speaker and breakout sessions	Becky Martin	Middle School and High School
Drama support - Breton Downs	EGRSF Grants Committee	Breton Downs
Drama support - Lakeside	EGRSF Grants Committee	Lakeside
Drama support - Wealthy	EGRSF Grants Committee	Wealthy
Drama support - Middle School	Drama support - Middle School	Middle School
Speech Therapy Bjorem Materials	District speech-language pathologists: J.McConnell, M.Lehman, S.Kendra, A.Werner, S.Erck	All Buildings
DDT Supplies	Patrick Reed	High School

Grants Awarded Spring 2024

Total grants awarded for Spring 2024 grant cycle: $123,569.21

Data Table
TITLE	REQUESTOR	SCHOOL
2023 NCTE annual convention for English teachers	Erika Iannuzzi, Andrea Adam	Middle School
Middle School Social Studies Department Travel to Washington DC and New York	Pete Miller, Lorie Miller, Cassie Rood, Steve Wojciechowski, Casey Smith, Jill Smith, Kris Divita	Middle School
Keyboards and Mice for DDT Classroom	Sawyer Bouwkamp (student)	High School
Classroom Library, Materials and Flexible Seating	Jacqueline Brown	High School
Epson Plotter Printer	Kurtis Lehman	High School
Cameras for High School TV Studio	Kurtis Lehman, Mike Tietz, Pam Steers, Carmen Weigel	High School
Junior Achievement BizTown	Cheryl Radecki, Meg Richards, Randa Lee	Breton Downs
Gone Boarding, 4 Stand-up Paddle Boards	Terry Szpieg & Gone Boarding Students; Patrick Reed & DDT/PE Students; Breanna Wagenmaker & PE Students	High School
Mural with Artist Dylan Bonner '09	Holly Lampen	Middle School
Eagle Scout Project-Middle School Tree Identification	Graham Schiefler (student)	Middle School
Physics Equipment Modernization	Aaron Ditty, Matt Harold	High School
Author Visit to EGRPS 2024 - Christina Soontornvat	Sarah Webber, Monica Walen	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy, Middle School
Camp Manitou-Lin 6th Grade Camp	Jill Smith, Jeff Dykhouse	Middle School
Underwriting of FIRST Lego League Grades 1-5	Stephanie Thelen, Holly Goulet, Mike Tietz	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Cow Eyes for Dissection	Cheryl Radecki	Breton Downs
Spectrum Tube Power Supplies, Bulbs, and Spectrum Chart	Heather Carlson, Thomas Fox, Matt Harold	High School
Cooking and Nutrition Club Funding	Audrey Artz, Kersten Sykes, Viola Verduzio, Katelyn Artz (students), Heather Carlson	High School
Motion Detectors and Sensor Updates for Physics Classes	Aaron Ditty, Matt Harold	High School
Elementary Gym Equipment	Tarwo Konbloa	Breton Downs, Lakeside
Playground Soccer Goals	Patrick Reed (parent and staff) and Maxen Reed (student)	Wealthy
The "EGR Bard" English Learning Experience	Anne LaGrand	High School
First Grade Literacy Supplies	Becky Kramer, Rhonda Young, Colbie Lee	Breton Downs
Snap Word/Phonics Learning Tools for Kindergarteners	Norah Knoerl, Nicole Vanderplow, Jenna Jenkins	Breton Downs
"The EGR Bard" High School Freshmen English Learning Experience	John Noreen	High School
Math Resources for Small Groups and Independent Learning	Katie Gipe, Winona Tinholt, Delaney Klein	Wealthy
Madrigals Rehearsal Tracks	Emily Verdonk	High School
iPad Mini for Math Classroom	Mary Elderkin	High School
Personal Tuners with Clip-on Microphones for Band	Jake Castillo	High School
Kindergarten Equitable Participation in Math	Erin Grin, Kerry McKee, Carly Schwartz	Wealthy
Sing Me a Story	Mark Wells, Jake Castillo	High School
iPads for First Lego League Challenge Teams	Stephanie Thelen, Mike Tietz, Holly Goulet	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy

Grants Awarded Fall 2023

Total grants awarded for Fall 2023 grant cycle: $230,866.22

Data Table
TITLE	REQUESTOR	SCHOOL
Online Resources for all Elementary Teachers - IXL and Brainpop	Katie McIntosh	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
KDL Author Visit to EGRPS - Jason Chin	Monica Whalen, Kent District Library	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Building Thinking Classrooms Supplies	Tracy Packard, Amanda Hicks for MS math department	Middle School
Marching Band Program Annual Support	Jake Castillo, Mark Wells, Kayla Cordell	HIgh School
Benchmark Readers for Grade 2	Meagan Cornett-Wright, Lisa Valanty, Kristen Borak, Andrea Dudley	Breton Downs
Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra Experiences	Haley Kline, Sam Pugia	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Outdoor Learning for 5's Preschool	Hilary Berens	Woodcliff Early Childhood
Gone Boarding 3 Stand-up Paddle Boards	Terry Szpieg & Gone Boarding Students; Patrick Reed & DDT/PE Students; Breanna Wagenmaker & PE Students	High School
March Book Madness 2024	Sarah Webber, Stephanie Olson, Katie McIntosh, Stephanie Thelen	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Non-Fiction Rebuild for Middle School Learning Commons	Carol Dills	Middle School
East Grand Rapids Robotics	Tim Knape (student)	Middle School, High School
Horseshoe Table	Kelly Tomasik, Stacey Goodman	Wealthy
Dramatic Play Resources for Kindergarten	Norah Knoerl, Nicole Vanderplow, Jenna Jenkins, Hannah Bailey, Katie Billmeier, Shannon Brady, Carly Schwartz, Kerry McKee, Erin Grin	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Graphing Calculators for all High School Math Classrooms	HS Math Dept: Tim Farmer, Mary Elderkin, Maggie Edison, Mike Dykstra, Brian VanderBee, Erik Lundeen, Andrea Brisboe, Madelyn Myers, Elisha Murphy	High School
Stratford Trip Tickets	Pamela Steers, Lauren Ufkes	High School
Sensory Tools and Elementary Student Supports	Stephanie Olson, Stephanie Thelen	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Glowforge 3D Laser Cutting Machines	Holly Lampen, Kevin Vance, Isabella Wilson, John MacKenzie, Elizabeth Miller-Wallau	Middle School
Mini One Electrophoresis Equipment	Janyce Huff, Jeff Webb	High School
Bambu Labs X1 3D Printers (5)	Bennett Rockwell (student), Patrick Reed	High School
Camp Miniwanca	Katie McIntosh, Christy Gast, Alison Buffin, Chiara Hemsley	Breton Downs
Media Devices for the East Vision and Journalism II Class	Ben Ruppert (student), Katie Michell	High School
STEAM in Literacy	Kailey Faris	Lakeside
District Percussion Grant	Jake Castillo	Middle School, High School
School Musical/Play	Jenny Hall (parent)	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy, Middle School, High School
Whiteboards for Science Classrooms	Thomas Fox, Heather Carlson	High School
Study (replicas) - Two skulls	Pierre Sirois	High School
New Teacher Expense Support	Mike Reid, Heidi Kattula	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy, Middle School, High School
Elementary Learning Commons Paraeducator	Heidi Kattula, Anthony Morey	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy

Grants Awarded Spring 2023

Total grants awarded for Spring 2023 grant cycle: $129,325.42

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Stratford Trip	Marcus Chapman, Pamela Steers	High School
Units of Study Decodable Book Series - Jump Rope Readers Set 2 (1st grade	Jodi Westgate	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
First Lego League Robotics Underwriting, Grades 1-6	Holly Goulet, Stephanie Thelen, Mike Tietz	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy, Middle School
Ultimaker System 2+ Connect 3D Printer	George Bernecker (student) and Patrick Reed	High School
EGRHS Drama Microphones	Marcus Chapman, Brendan Espinosa	High School
Lunchroom Transformation	David Dublis	High School
Kindergarten Storybooks	Hannah Bailey, Shannon Brady, Renee Rowan, Erin Grin, Kerry McKee, Nicole Vanderplow, Victoria Schaap, Jenna Jenkins, Carly Schwartz	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Hadestown	Jason Albaugh, Betsy Kratt	High School
Class Set of iPads - Visual Art and Design	Elizabeth Miller-Wallau, Terry Szpieg	High School
Digital Art Class Equipment Replacement (iPads)	Holly Lampen, Mike Tietz	Middle School
Flexible Seating in High School Classrooms: High-top Chairs	Thomas Kawel, John Noreen, Jamie Stevenson, Janet Tombre	High School
Teachers College Writing Institute - Upper Elementary	Tim Saunders, Anna Tyrer, Delaney Klein, Emiliya Heerema, Scott Mitton, Kirk Reifinger, Kristen Lecours	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
"The EGR Bard" High School English Learning Experience	Katie Michell, Anne LaGrand	High School
Audubon Award-Winning Photographer Steve Jessmore School Visit	Friends of the EGR Library	Middle School, High School, EGR Community
2 Flashforge Finder3 3D Printers and Filament	Andrew Sherman (student), Patrick Reed	High School
DDT Supplies	Patrick Reed	High School
Art Room Seating	Hillary Klopcic, Peri denDulk	Lakeside
Ukuleles and Capos for Ukulele Club	Jemma Doublestein, Olivia Miller (students)	High School
Tables and Chairs for Flexible Seating	Whitney Moore	Lakeside
Gone Boarding - Stand Up Paddle Board Pilot	Terry Szpieg - for all Gone Boarding, PE and DDT teachers	High School
Engaging Classroom Environment	Alison Buffin	Breton Downs
Drones in the CS Classroom	Maggie Edison	High School
Headphones for Listening to Audio Tutorials and Videos	Elizabeth Miller-Wallau, Terry Szpieg	High School

Grants Awarded Fall 2022

Total grants awarded for Fall 2022 grant cycle: $117,636.22

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Celebration of Souls Exhibit at GR Public Museum	Becca Chavez Todd, Katie Vicente	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Disney Universal Music Trip Support 2022	Jake Castillo, Mark Wells, Kayla Cordell, Emily Verdonk, Bree Mitchell	High School
iPad Pro for Math Video Notes	John MacKenzie	Middle School
Co-Sponsor for Friends of the EGR Library Author Visit: Matthew Cordell	Erik Daly (Friends of EGR Library)	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Band Synthesizer/Keyboard	Jake Castillo, Kayla Cordell, Mark Wells	High School
24” Wide Format Printer	Patrick Reed	High School
Speech Language Pathologist iPads	Mel Krieg, Marissa Lehman, Amanda Werner, Stefanie Erck	All Buildings
2022 NCTE Annual Convention (for English teachers)	Jill Smith, Rachel Ries	Middle School
Mural Artist in Residence	Holly Lampen	Middle School
Marching Band Program Annual Support	Jake Castillo, Mark Wells, Kayla Cordell	High School
Units of Study Decodable Book Series - Jump Rope Readers	Kerry McKee	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Fall Play - Fight Choreographer	Marcus Chapman	High School
Classroom set of Ukuleles and Rack	Samantha Pugia	Wealthy
Sensory Tools for Middle School Classrooms	Amy Marlow (on behalf of all MS teachers)	Middle School
Digital Piano for Middle School Choir Room	Kathy Larson	Middle School
March Book Madness 2023	Sarah Webber, Carlye Allen, Caroline Cannon, Stephanie Thelen	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Eclectic String Music Ensemble Clinic and Performance	Bree Mitchell	High School
EGRHS Robotics Team	Ronen Dujovny, Tim Knape (students)	High School
We are all Unique!	Caroline Breault-Cannon, Carlye Allen, Stephanie Thelen	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Games to Develop Skills of Argumentative and Creative Writing	Anne LaGrand	High School
Learning Commons Paraeducator	Heidi Kattula, Anthony Morey	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy

Grants Awarded Spring 2022

Total grants awarded for Spring 2022 grant cycle: $121,614.73

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
High School Drama Program- Musicians for Spring Musical	Jason Marlett, Bree Mitchell	High School
6th Grade Camp Blodgett	Jill Smith and Jeff Dykhouse	Middle School
EGRHS Robotics Team	Elisha Murphy	High School
What's New In Young Adult Literature and How to Use It In Your Program	Rachel Ries, Danielle Smith, Andrea Adams, Erika Iannuzzi, Amy Marlow, Jill Smith	Middle School
Quiz Bowl National Championship Tournament	Brian VanderBee	High School
Hominids Skull Study (replicas)	Pierre Sirois	High School
Drumline Instruments	Jake Castillo	High School
Elementary Learning Commons Inventory Revitalization	Sarah Webber, Kelli Mulderink, Dana Parent	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Leveled Literacy Intervention Kits	Andrea Dudley, Susan Stearns, Beth Hill, Emily Bishop	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Tool Carts for APPE Science Class	Scott Titus	High School
Yoga Education Curriculum for 8th Grade Yoga Course	Jacob Babb	Middle School
Music Library	Bree Mitchell	Middle School, High School
Controllers for Game Design Class	Adam Hall (student), Patrick Reed	High School
Constant Velocity Tumble Buggies	Katie Baker	High School
Rocket Spelling	Michelle Kirk	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
iPad in Mathematics Instruction	Mary Elderkin	High School
Guest Author Visit - Gary Schmidt Presenting at EGRMS	A. Adams, D. Smith, E. Iannuzzi, J. Smith, R. Ries, A. Marlow	Middle School
Large Format Plotter Printer	Mike Tietz, LeeAnn Stephan	All Buildings
Broadcasting/ Media Production Technology Refresh	Derek Dean	Middle School

Grants Awarded Fall 2021

Total grants awarded for FALL 2021 grant cycle: $120,956.32

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Creating Safe & Supportive Schools - Picture Books	Caroline Breault-Cannon, Carlye Allen, Stephanie Thelen	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
4 Ender 3 V2 - 3D Printers	Patrick Reed	High School
Cultivating Genius and Joy - Culturally and Historically Responsive Education	Caroline Breault-Cannon	Breton Downs, Wealthy, Lakeside
Fountas & Pinnell Classroom Independent Reading Collection	Hannah Bailey, Shannon Brady, Renee Rowan	Lakeside
Update Data Collections Devices for Science Classes	Janyce Huff, for HS Science Dept	High School
Middle School Comprehensible Input Readers	Meredith Bonner, Steve Brinks	Middle School
Turnitin.com Subscription Renewal	Jeff Webb	High School
Student-designed Exterior Banners	Holly Lampen	Middle School
The Engaging Classroom	Christy Gast, Bridget Rieth	Breton Downs
Sousaphone Instruments	Jake Castillo	High School
Gone Boarding Renewal	Terry Szpieg	High School
Hamilton	Pete Miller, Lorie Miller	Middle School
2 Digital Pianos	Emily Verdonk	High School
Camp Blodgett Team Building Experience	Jeff Dykhouse	Middle School
iPad Pro 12 inch with Thunderbolt	Mark Wells	Middle School, High School
Noise-canceling Headphones, Seat Cushions, and Chair Pockets for New Classroom	Michelle Day	Wealthy

Grants Awarded Spring 2021

Total Grants awarded for Spring 2021 grant cycle: $239,784.00

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Elementary Para Interventionist	Heidi Kattula, Anthony Morey	District
Programming Restorations for Elementary and Middle School	Heidi Kattula, Anthony Morey	District
Science Olympiad 2021 and 2022	Hania Timek, Elizabeth Neubig	High School

FALL 2020 GRANTS - ONE EAST CAMPAIGN

Total funded by EGRSF Fall 2020 One East Campaign: $490,000.00

Data Table
Title	Description
Instructional Support for In-Person Learning	Masks, bell & instrument covers for music classes, K-5 reading interventions, floating substitutes, athletics & club support, 10% building budget restoration, 6-12 electives & general ed student support
Supporting Virtual Learners	K-5 EGRPS virtual teachers, 90 additional student devices (scholarships/virtual learning)
Enhanced Health & Safety Measures	Restored custodial staffing (daytime cleaners)

Grants Awarded Fall 2020

Total Grants awarded for Fall 2020 grant cycle: $130,929.00

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Gone Boarding	Terry Szpieg	High School
Sanitizing Robots (3)	Heidi Kattula, Anthony Morey	District
Middle School Reading Support	Heidi Kattula, Anthony Morey	Middle School
Student Activities	Heidi Kattula, Anthony Morey	High School
Building Support	Heidi Kattula, Anthony Morey	Middle School, Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy

Grants Awarded Spring 2020

Total grants awarded for Spring 2020 grant cycle: $34,988

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Classroom Libraries for Elementary Schools - part 2	Kristin Griffith, Jenny Fee	Lakeside, Breton Downs, Wealthy
East Grand Rapids Robotics	Elisha Murphy, Jeff Dills	High School
Camp Blodgett Team Building Experience - BRIDGES Program	Jeff Dykhouse	Middle School
HIVE Math Conference 2020	Tracy Packard, Amanda Hicks, Sarah Park	Middle School
EGRMS Pioneer Robotics #15510	Silvia Garbagni (parent)	Middle School
The Engaging Classroom	Christy Gast, Bridget Rieth	Breton Downs
Moosewatch for Educators at Isle Royale	Becky Martin	Middle School
Data Collection Devices	Bill Trapp (for HS science dept)	High School
Sanitizing Robots (3) Skytron 2100 UV Light Disinfection System	Anthony Morey / Heidi Kattula	Entire District
3D Printers and Materials for DDT	Zachary Olson (student) and Patrick Reed	High School
iPad in Music Education Initiative	Mark Wells	High School
Calculators for all Middle School Students	Sarah Park	Middle School
Michigan Music Conference	Emily Mills, Michelle Wagner	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Rehearsal Timpani	Jake Castillo	High School
HIVE Math Conference 2020	Sarah Park	Middle School
Ender 3 - 3D Printers (2)	Patrick Reed	High School
Middle School Comprehensible Input Readers for Spanish Department	Meredith Bonner, Steve Brinks	Middle School
Mindful Moments in Music	Stephene Diepstra, Lori Goins	High School
Revisiting Lost Traditions - materials for 6th grade elective	Shelly Gullett	Middle School
Comprehensible Input Conference for World Language Teachers	Holly Gosa, Steve Brinks, Meredith Bonner	Middle School

Grants Awarded Fall 2019

Total grants awarded for Fall 2019 grant cycle: $102,204.73

Data Table
Title	Requester	School
Building Middle School Classroom Libraries	Middle School ELA Department	Middle School
March Madness Books	Carlye Allen, Caroline Breault-Cannon, Stephanie Thelen	Wealthy, Breton Downs, Lakeside
Academic Resources to Support Teaching and Learning (Questia and Turnitin)	Craig Weigel, Jenny Fee	High School
Innovation Lab- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Elective Class Materials	Kevin Vance	Middle School
Classroom Libraries for Elementary Schools - part 2	Kristin Griffith, Jenny Fee	Lakeside, Breton Downs, Wealthy
Gone Boarding	Terry Szpieg	High School
Hamilton Grand Rapids 2019	Pete Miller, Lorie Miller, Michelle Kastanek	Middle School
Engage and Connect: High School English Department Classroom Libraries	Katie Michell (for HS English department)	High School
Touch Math Intervention Program	Carly Gedra- Kaloper, Holly Brownley, John Wondergem, Rebecca Buth, Jill Fouch	Wealty, Lakeside, Breton Downs, Woodcliff WECC
Teachers College: Book Clubs for Middle School and High School	Katie McIntosh	Middle School, High School
Special Education Intervention System	Joanne Platte	Middle School
Percussion Instruments	Jake Castillo	High School
Engage and Connect: High School English Department Classroom Libraries	Katie Michell (for HS English department)	High School
Mindful Moments in Music	Stephene Diepstra, Lori Goins	High School
Pioneering Health, Wellness and Safety Community Conversation Series - Anxiety Education	Abby Sorota, Anthony Morey, Craig Weigel	Middle School, High School
Pioneering Health, Wellness and Safety Community Conversation Series - Vaping Education	Anthony Morey, Craig Weigel	Middle School, High School
Graphing and Scientific Calculators for Resource Room	Gwen Barnes	High School
Visiting Animation Artists	Holly Lampen	Middle School
Science Olympiad Team 2020	Tejas Iyer (student), Elizabeth Neubig (coach)	High School

Grants Awarded Spring 2019

Total grants awarded for Spring 2019 grant cycle: $43,428

Data Table
Title	Requester	School
Classroom Libraries for Elementary Schools - part 2	Kristin Griffith, Jenny Fee	Lakeside, Breton Downs, Wealthy
High-Top Stools for Flexible Seating in Classroom	Jill Smith, Kris DiVita, Rachel Ries, Lorie Miller	Lakeside, Breton Downs, Wealthy
Special Education Reading Intervention for Secondary Students	Bill Behrendt (for Special Ed Department), Jenny Fee	High School, Middle School
Kuta Software: Unlimited Math Problems	Maggie Edison	High School
We the People Washington DC Trip	Adam Horos	High School
Musical Underwriting	Susan Hojnacki for EGRHS Drama	High School

Grants Funded Fall 2018

Total grants awarded for Fall 2018 grant cycle: $78,006

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Stories Connect Us - Revitalizing the Elementary Learning Commons	Stephanie Doublestein, Britt O'Malley and elementary principals	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Building Middle School Classroom Libraries	Middle School ELA Department	Middle School
March Madness Books	Carlye Allen, Caroline Breault-Cannon, Stephanie Thelen	Wealthy, Breton Downs, Lakeside
Academic Resources to Support Teaching and Learning (Questia and Turnitin)	Craig Weigel, Jenny Fee	High School
Innovation Lab- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Elective Class Materials	Kevin Vance	Middle School
MLK Celebrations - Bright Star Theatre	Caroline Breault-Cannon, Stephanie Thelen, Carlye Allen	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Classroom Libraries for Elementary Schools - part 2	Kristin Griffith, Jenny Fee	Lakeside, Breton Downs, Wealthy
Artist and Writer in Residence - Shawn Sheehy	Jill Smith, Holly Lampen	Middle School
Student Leadership Training	BRIDGES Implementation Team and MS Champions of Diversity Team	Middle School
Gone Boarding	Terry Szpieg	High School
Mindful Moments in Music-music based enrichment program	Sandy Brooks	High School
Mindful Moments in Music-cardio drumming	Sandy Brooks	High School
Social Studies Trade Books	Kristine DiVita, Lorie Miller	Middle School
Science Olympiad Team	Xizngyu Chen (student)	High School

Grants Funded Spring 2018

Total grants awarded Spring 2018 grant cycle $71,438

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Technology Coaching and Instructional Integration Training	Doug Jenkins, Jenny Fee	District Office
We the People Team - museum visits	Adam Horos, Shelly Boeve	High School
Quiz Bowl National Championship Tournament	Brian VanderBee	High School
Academic Resources to Support Teaching and Learning	Craig Weigel, Jenny Fee	High School
Innovation Lab - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Elective Class Materials	Kevin Vance	Middle School
Classroom Libraries for Elementary Schools	Kristin Griffith, Jenny Fee	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
FIRST Robotics Michigan State Championship	Julius Herring, Ethan Williams (students)	High School
ReDeTec Proto Cycler	Patrick Reed, Andrew Conlon (student)	High School
Yule Ball House Cup	Bridget Rieth, Chris Kenward	All Buildings
Pig Dissection	Mary Billman	High School
Alan Gratz Author Visit	Danielle Smith & MS English Department	Middle School
Lucy Calkins Unit of Reading suggested text	Cheryl Radecki	Breton Downs
Kaufman Treatment Kids 1 & 2	Amanda Werner, Mel Krieg	Early Child Special Ed, Breton Downs, LakesideWealthy
Classroom Tables	Sue McLain	Wealthy
Spanish Readers	Natalie Meadows, Erin Harmon	High School

Grants Funded Fall 2017

Total grants awarded for Fall 2018 grant cycle: $62,682

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Stories Connect Us - Revitalizing the Elementary Learning Commons	Stephanie Doublestein, Britt O'Malley and Elementary Principals	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
Classroom Set of Ukuleles and Rack	Haley Kline	Lakeside
Zoning in on a Culture of Inclusion	Anthony Morey and Champions of Diversity Team	Middle School
Bicycle Window Art	Holly Lampen	Middle School
Debating the Documents: U.S. History Resource	Tad VandenBrink	High School
3D Printer	Becky Martin	Middle School
EGR Robotics - CNC Router	Jeff Dills (parent coach)	High School
Building Middle School Classroom Libraries	Middle School ELA Department	Middle School
March Madness Books	Carlye Allen, Caroline Breault-Cannon, Stephanie Thelen	Wealthy, Breton Downs, Lakeside
Book Love - High School Edition	Katherine Miller	High School
iPad for ESL Students	Karen Comeau Avery	All buildings
EGRHS Science Olympiad	Elizabeth Neubig	High School
iPad Pro for Making Flipped Classroom Videos	Katie Baker	High School
Social Studies Trade Books	Kristine DiVita	Middle School
National Council of Teachers of English Conference	Kim Doele	Middle School
MakerBot Digitizer (3D Scanner)	Jake Hoppman (student)	High School
Second Grade Classroom Libraries - Below Grade Level	Nikki Haitz, Erin Stirdivant, Whitney Moore	Lakeside
Headphones for Spanish classes	Hannah Stuursma (student) and Socorro Mercado-Blackport	High School

Grants Funded Spring 2017

Grants funded for Spring 2017 grant cycle: $26,221

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Youth In Government	Tess Cronin (student)	High School
Ultimaker 3 3D Printer	Michael Uglietta (student), Patrick Reed	High School
Lab and Dissection Materials	Lindsey Lantz and MS Science dept	Middle School
Magiscopes in the Field	Megan Miller	Weathy
Finding Your Voice Through Written and Performance Poetry	Kim Doele and MS English department	Middle School
FIRST LEGO League	Craig Weigel	Lakeside
Wall-Mounted TV and Bracket for Math Stations	John MacKenzie	Middle School
EGR Sisterhood Program	Grace Ruppert, Lindsay Duca, Emma Keane, Mackenzie Fee (students)	High School
Ozobots	Kaitlin Merpi	Lakeside

Grants Funded Fall 2016

Total grants awarded for Fall 2016 grant cycle: $78,391

Data Table
Title	Requestor	School
Marching Band Uniforms- 40	Bill Bier	High School
EGR Robotics	Elizabeth Neubig	High School
Honey Bee Observation Hives	Becky Martin, Lindsey Lantz, John Burke	Middle School
InThinking.net Access	Jenny Fee, Heather McKinney-Rewa	High School
Best Friends Collection/ Units of Study for Teaching Writing	W. Moore, M. Sayre, J. Siegel, T. Wolford, C. Cannon	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
7th Grade Geography Virtual Reality	Jill Smith, Sarah Youngs	Middle School
Trade Book Packs/ Units of Study for Teaching Reading	Anna Tyrer, Michelle Day, Michelle Kirk, Caroline Cannon	Breton Downs, Lakeside, Wealthy
K-5 Classroom Libraries	Craig Weigel	Lakeside
Outdoor Classroom Materials for 5th grade	Megan Miller, Kaelynn Benham, Bridget Rieth	Wealthy, Lakeside, Breton
Ozobots: Using Coding Across the Curriculum	Betsy Anderson	Wealthy
Seeing is Believing – Google Cardboard 3D Glasses	Mary Billman, Matt Harold	High School
Science Materials	Sarah Youngs	Middle School
Comfy Cozy Reading Chairs	Andrea Adams	Middle School
EGRMS Robotics Club – Seed Money	Anthony Morey	Middle School
Rostock Max v2 3D Printer	Anton Ludwig (student), Patrick Reed	High School
Flashforge Creator Pro 3D Printer	Patrick Reed	High School
Social Studies Trade Books	Kristine DiVita	Middle School
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference	Brian VanderBee	High School
Spanish Scholastic Magazines	Steven Brinks	Middle School
Ozobot (STEM)	Brett Scheidel	Lakeside
Classroom Library	Andrea Adams	Middle School

Grants Funded Spring 2016

Data Table
Grant Awarded	Requestor/School
Cymbals for EGR Drumline	Elan Winterberger, Drew Baloga High School
Ellison Die Cuts	Sue McLain Wealthy Elementary
Support Materials for Visual Arts and Film Studies	Jeanne Glowicki, Jenny Fee High School
Innovation Lab Grant – Phase II – Maker Materials	Kevin Vance Middle School
Middle School Drama Program	Michelle Kiastanek, Bill Atwood Middle School
Classroom Leveled Libraries	Vikki Boersma, Melissa Sayre, Jodi Westgate, Kristin Borak, Lisa Eldersveld Breton Elementary
ManageBac Subscription	Jeanne Glowicki, Jenny Fee, Heather McKinney-Rewa High School
Author Visit/Professional Development with Lester Laminack	Craig Weigel, Caroline Cannon, Anthony Morey All Elementary Buildings
Kindergarten Leveled Reading Books	Jen McMahon, Shannon Mitchell, Katie McIntosh Lakeside Elementary
iPad Pro	Mark Wells Middle School/High School
Author Visit – Gary Schmidt	Harry Coffill, Erika Iannuzzi, Katherine Miller Middle School
iPad Pro and Apple Pencil	John MacKenzie Middle School
Pig Dissection Lab	Mary Billman High School
East Vision website	Katie Michell High School
Art History Inspired Ping Pong Paddles	Holly Lampen, I. Fasse, W. Butler, T. Rossi, D. White (students) Middle School
iPad Pro and Apple Pencil	Bill Bier Middle School/High School

Grants Funded Fall 2016

Data Table
Grant Awarded	Requestor/School
Innovation Lab Phase 1	Peter Stuursma, Kevin Vance, Holly Lampen High School
Ricky Ian Gordon Presentation	Rebecca Knack, Jane Hazle, Pam Steers High School
Training – Integrating Social Thinking Strategies	Chris Kenward, Steve Seth, Melissa VanderZyden, Stephene Diepstra All Schools
“A Poet Can Be…” Author Visit	Stacey Goodman, Kim Doele Wealthy
Stand-Biased Desks	Cassandra Rood Middle School
FIRST Robotic Competition Team	Elizabeth Neubig High School
Social Thinking Training	Hannah Wolcott, Nicole Smith, Amanda Werner District Special Ed. Dept.
5th Grade Ukeleles	Michael Woodward Breton Downs and Wealthy
FlashForge 3D Printer Creator Pro	Patrick Reed High School
Table Dividers for Assessments	Peter Faber, Erik Lundeen, Monica Edison, Brian VanderBee High School
Veterans Day Speaker	Katie McIntosh Middle School, Breton Downs, Wealthy, Lakeside
Subscription to ALEKS – online adaptive math enhancement	Brian Clay, Casey Longo Middle School
iPad Mini 4 to support Plickers	Mary Elderkin High School
Game Makers	Patrick Reed High School
King Tut Exhibit Visit	Kris DiVita, Jill Smith Middle School