2024-25 Imagine Grants Winners

Providing evidence-based mental health education to Latino families in their native language, equipping them with tools to support their children in accessing mental health resources and breaking cycles of generational trauma.

Establishing a staff advisory group to guide the ethical implementation of AI technologies in the Corvallis School District.

A Districtwide K-12 collaborative art exhibition showcasing artwork by all students from every Corvallis school, featuring diverse mediums for the community to celebrate.

Expanding school Pride Clubs and support for LGBTQ+ students Districtwide by supplying resources and materials to foster inclusive spaces and a greater sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ students.

Promoting staff well-being by addressing grief and advancing mental health, creating a holistic support system that benefits both educators and the students they serve.

Purchasing books and supplies for 5th graders at Bessie Coleman Elementary and Mountain View Elementary to complete a capstone project of artwork based on a Patricia Gallagher Children’s Choice Nominated Book.

To complete work on the school garden by installing irrigation and enhancing accessibility with mobility ramps and mats, and constructing a raised garden bed.

Purchasing portable keyboards to ensure all Bessie Coleman Elementary students have equitable access to learn and play the keyboard.

Partnering with Oregon State University STEM Academy to provide multiple STEM sessions in Garfield Elementary K-5 classrooms and a field trip to OSU for second-grade students.

To complete the second wall of the Garfield mural project, a visual representation of diverse communities and cultural heritage within the Garfield school community.

To purchase seven sets of books for students in 3rd-5th grade to participate in Oregon Battle of the Books and Lucha Libros.

Field trips for third-grade students to visit and experience wildlife at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, Chintimini Wildlife Center, and the Oregon Zoo, creating connections between their classroom learning and the world around them.

To provide adjustable basketball hoops for elementary students of all ages, promoting active play and greater accessibility of equipment.

Supporting Lincoln Elementary families by offering a family-style meal while practicing second-language conversation, strengthening family connections outside of school.

To provide quality rain gear for all kindergarten students to play outside and participate in field trips while staying dry.

Increasing site accessibility by installing ADA-accessible raised beds and pathways for students with limited mobility. To also include a gravel pad and supply shed for this multi-phase project.

Strengthening self-esteem and sense of belonging for Hispanic students, regaining their cultural heritage through traditional Latin American dance and music.

To purchase Build and Grow kits for second-grade students to learn valuable skills and foster interest in building things that have tangible purpose.

Providing every K-3 student at Mountain View Elementary an opportunity to become a published author, promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading and writing among students.

To provide all kindergarten and first–grade students at Mountain View Elementary access to a field trip to Oregon Coast Aquarium, allowing students hands-on exploration of how tidepool animals thrive in Oregon’s coastal environment.

Completion of a nature path around the wetland area adjacent to the school playground, ensuring that all students can experience the educational and health benefits of being in nature.

To purchase equipment to offer international sports activities in the physical education department, representing a variety of cultures to broaden students’ experiences and highlight sports from around the world.

To purchase electro-static generator (Van de Graaff machine) kits, empowering students to investigate the properties and behaviors of electrons.

Establishing a coffee cart business for students with diverse learning needs in a modified math class, providing a real-world application for their math skills, and fostering a sense of empowerment and belonging among students.

To purchase foot swings for Life Skills students, helping students stay focused on their work while moving their bodies without distraction.

Providing incentives for math tutoring support to help create a positive math culture, sharpening students’ math identity and confidence.

Bringing fruit fly research to the classroom in partnership with Phillips Lab at Oregon State University.

Field trip for Ecology and Urban Farm classes to visit Hatfield Marine Science Center and collect intertidal invertebrates, study estuary populations, and learn about adaptations of organisms living in the intertidal.

Providing access to free self-serve breakfast before school to all College Hill, Urban Farm, Construction program, and WINGS students.

To purchase a starter set of mariachi instruments, promoting continuity for students advancing from middle school mariachi programs and fostering ongoing musical engagement for all students with culturally diverse instruments and traditions.

To purchase three quality trumpets and one alto saxophone to further provide equitable access to musical instruments for students.

Facilitating Newcomer integration into the school community to provide a sense of safety and belonging for students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) and recent immigrants.

To purchase heavy-duty picnic tables and supplies for DREAM students (Designing, Researching, and Engineering Articles for Market) to construct and place in the CVHS quad.

Providing opportunities for students with disabilities to develop social skills by purchasing and playing cooperative games, while authentically practicing social skills and building meaningful relationships with a variety of peers.

Removing language barriers for English Language Learners (ELLs) by providing supplemental, high-interest graphic novels to gain a better understanding of the required English novels.