2019-20 Imagine Grants Winners

To provide 40 posters for every school that showcase a diverse set of composers representing musical contributions made by women and people of color.

In partnership with the Corvallis Environmental Center, to bring environmental literacy programming to students in grades three through five. Students will learn about local produce and sustainable agriculture through hands-on cooking opportunities and farm field trips.

To purchase equipment for a versatile obstacle course that will engage students in challenging and fun physical activities, promoting motor skills, cardiovascular endurance, and a lifetime of physical activity.

To purchase a set of thirty ukuleles to support fourth and fifth grade music education and a twice weekly “Uke Club.”

To provide supplies and materials for a multicultural dance program incorporating Baile Folkloric (Mexico), Hip Hop (USA), Rumbanana (Cuba), and Celtic dance (Ireland).

To support a cultural and scientific exchange program between students, teachers, and conservation organizations in the Willamette Valley and Rio Laja Watershed in Guanajuato, Mexico. With support from high school volunteers and the Institute for Applied Ecology, this bi-national partnership focuses on shared migratory species.

To acquire a variety of fiction and nonfiction graphic novels designed to expand literacy options and engage struggling readers and emerging bilingual students.

To revitalize a running club aimed at having fun, building social connections, and supporting school-wide health and wellness.

To support an experiential, service-learning program pairing second graders with residents at the Regent Retirement Community. 2nds & Seniors fosters intergenerational relationships, respect, and empathy, and culminates with a garden party in June.

To enrich science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through a variety of hands-on learning opportunities surrounding circuitry, coding, and design. Students will explore contemporary applications such as space exploration, climate change, and alternative energy options.

To support the growing Theater Arts program at Cheldelin Middle School. Currently the program serves more than 250 students and promotes skills in a variety of areas, including improvisation, public speaking, acting, and set development. Updated lighting and sound systems will allow students to fully benefit from this opportunity.

To provide culturally relevant workshops designed to equip eighth through twelfth grade Latinx students and their parents with knowledge, skills and resources to continue their education after graduating from high school.

To transform unused space into a fitness room dedicated to physical education for students during school hours and staff wellness activities after hours.

To enhance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) classes by acquiring additional safety equipment and LittleBits Workshop Sets for electronics and circuitry instruction.

To offer a one-week after-school experience for sixth graders who are interested in learning about the process of woodworking, from the beginning idea to the finishing touch. While everyone is welcome, this class is intended to nurture girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) opportunities.

To facilitate biliteracy by expanding the Spanish library book collection for students in the dual language immersion program. This grant will give students more reading options by increasing the number of grade-level Spanish books in the library.

To provide high school seniors with the knowledge and skills to navigate real-world conflict. Students will learn how to more fully develop their human capacity for empathy, conscience, reason and realistic hope.

To launch a choir class and build a music library. This will be the first music class offered at College Hill, and will provide an alternative to typical classroom learning while building teamwork and healthy relationships.

To equip College Hill with 16 standing desks to increase the focus, attention and engagement of students during classroom activities.

To equip students of Environmental Science with rain boots and rain jackets so that they are prepared to participate in engaging, hands-on, outdoor field research and field trips throughout the year.