IMAGINE Grants

Biofeedback hardware and software for District mental-health therapists to use in helping students build emotional regulation and resilience

Staff training for Children’s Defense Fund’s Freedom School program

Sustainable permaculture perennial sections in school gardens across the District, guided by Indigenous knowledge, culture, and history

Preparedness materials for families who could face possible deportation

Adaptive tricycles for students unable to participate on a traditional bike during school-wide bike safety courses

Equipment and preparation for PE teachers to provide equitable learning experiences across the District and to create a common elementary PE curriculum

Clay and glazes for a literature- and art-based collaborative art project between Crescent Valley and Mountain View and for a January ice cream social/collaborative bowl making experience

Cooperative and competitive games and social-skills books for structured groups to improve students’ social and communication skills

A comprehensive cultural dance program—the Gecko Folklorico Group—for all second through fifth-grade students, centering the school’s dual-immersion community

Comprehensive, hands-on learning opportunities during field trips for third-grade students to study how and why animals develop specific environmental adaptations

Third-grade field trip to Willamette Heritage Center in Salem to learn about the history of the Kalapuya people

High-quality literature focusing on Indigenous peoples

Materials to promote social/emotional regulation and fine-motor development for kindergarten students with IEPs, special-needs students, and those with no previous educational experience

An OMSI school assembly about weather and weather-related jobs

American Sign Language (ASL) resources for first and second graders to support hearing-impaired students and to encourage all students to develop inclusive communication skills

Two SAFE workshops—one middle school, one high school—to bring SAFE students together and foster the transition from middle to high school with high school students acting as mentors

Structured field trips for alternative-education students to expand learning, build community, and increase access to experiences outside the classroom

Movement-based regulation tools, hands-on building kits, and bike-repair supplies for a skill-building hub to help students channel energy in constructive ways while developing real-world skills

One of three 3D printers needed for STEAM classes to replace old, dysfunctional units

Redesign of the garden for mobility-challenged student access

Basic hands-on woodworking supplies to teach skills while updating garden furniture and grape trellis

Adaptive Chomp saws for special-education math students to use while safely cutting and assembling student-designed cardboard projects

Math tutoring instruction, including eighth-grade students as peer tutors

Opportunities for students at Corvallis High School, Crescent Valley High School, and College Hill to learn from and interact with local experts at the annual Women in STEM event

Collaborative project between the construction program and Urban Farm students to build a new hen house

A festival organized by the SAFE Team, celebrating students’ cultural heritage through interviews, food, music, dance, and games

Mobile whiteboards for Algebra and Geometry classes working in small groups

Staff time, transportation and supplies to help integrate newcomer English Language Learners (ELL)—many of whom are recent immigrants—into the school community

Additional Mariachi instruments to further enrich experiences for bi-lingual students coming to CHS from Garfield and Linus Pauling

Supplies for bringing Pacific Islander students and families together through culturally focused education, dance, music, cooking, and traditions

Woodworking supplies for Skills for Success project-based real-world woodshop assignments in pre-vocational math class

Partnering with independently owned local bookstores to purchase current, high-interest books for a classroom library

Partnering with independently owned local bookstores to purchase current, high-interest books for a classroom library

Specialized HPDE plastic material to manufacture signs for National Forest ranger districts

One of two needed cellos, to help foster equitable access to reliable instruments within Orchestra program

A professional-grade sandblasting cabinet to complete metals program’s art-to-industry pipeline, transforming student projects from rough metal into polished, professional artwork

Native-language texts for multilingual students to read in English Language Arts classes alongside the assigned English text

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.

A transportable art exhibition showcasing student artwork represented by all 13 schools to share with the greater community.

Providing engaging math games and materials to advance equity, reduce math anxiety, and enrich student learning by fostering positive math mindsets through family engagement.

Purchasing large visual aids in Arabic, interactive aids, audiovisual support, Arabic letter puzzles, scrabble, books, and children’s encyclopedias to nurture students’ desire to share about their culture and their respect for other cultures. To also include a reading corner in the Arabic Club classroom.

To offer after-school woodworking camps for Cheldelin Middle School, Linus Pauling Middle School, Corvallis High School, and Crescent Valley High School designed to increase the representation of women in all Career & Technical Education (CTE) fields.

Purchasing printed copies of nonfiction children’s books about Letitia Carson for classrooms at Letitia Carson Elementary School and elementary schools throughout the district.

Purchasing vihuelas for students in 3rd – 5th grade to learn about, practice on, and perform as a Mariachi.

Creating two sensory paths in the halls of Garfield Elementary designed to keep kids moving while supporting their development and well-being, supporting diverse sensory needs.

Taking third-grade students to Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon to participate in hands-on learning experiences and study animal adaptations within the coastal ecosystem.

Making updates to the existing garden to prevent deer damage; planting trees, flowers, perennial fruits, and vegetables, and building a pergola.

Providing admission to the Eugene Science Center, exhibits, a planetarium show, and an enrichment lab for two second-grade classes.

Purchasing STEM materials that promote problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and logical skills.

Making significant improvements to the school garden to create a vibrant and inclusive outdoor learning environment. Includes replacement of old irrigation, updated garden beds, soil, educational signage, garden tools, and curriculum materials.

Creating four literary-themed spaces around the school to enhance and promote students’ immersion in literature.

Providing the opportunity for K-3rd students to become published authors, aimed to empower students and promote literacy within the school community.

Creating a science-based 6th-grade field trip for the end of the year. Having representatives from the OSU science department (genetics and fire ecology), Greenbelt Land Trust, and Confederated Tribes of the Siletz or Grand Ronde to teach students genetic engineering/selective breeding of trees in relation to climate change, economic use, and land management.

Developing and growing relationships and community with the diverse families of SAFE Students by hosting two potluck dinners during the school year.

Expanding the aquaculture elective class to increase capacity and include more students.

Providing incentives in conjunction with a math tutor program during Pride Class, to help create a positive math culture and support students in strengthening their math identity.

Purchasing a popcorn machine, which The Corvallis Autistic Teen Social (CATS) Club will use to run a small popcorn stand at local events. Funds from the popcorn stand will be used to fund the club and any remaining profits will be donated to an organization that empowers autistic youth.

A student-led, staff-supported club to produce yearbooks for the school’s students.

Providing a complete weight room for students to learn more about the importance of strength training and exercise, to improve student wellness, and to build positive relationships among staff and students.

Supporting a partnership between the College Hill Urban Farm students and the College Hill Construction Program to install a hoop house and move existing fencing to expand farmable land access.

Starting a t-shirt printing business at College Hill. Students will create unique designs and additionally provide the Urban Farm t-shirts that are awarded to students each year.

Purchasing new art supplies for College Hill art students who historically have not always had the opportunity to participate in art class and experienced limited access to supplies.

Purchasing musical instruments for incoming freshmen to increase equitable access to music for all students.

Training students in the design, use, distribution methods, and evaluation of a bilingual questionnaire. Students will bring their perspectives to the attention of community support groups in Corvallis, helping to revisit the resources offered to Latino/a/x families in Corvallis. Students will lead focus groups and conduct interviews highlighting Hispanic identity and its representation in all schools.

English learners (ELs) along with proficient English speakers gather weekly for lunch to build community while using English to increase language proficiency.

Providing three music production stations for students to write, create, and record their own original music.

SAFE students to host a second annual 5k Run & Walk in May 2024 to fundraise for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).

Field trip for two Introduction to Environmental Science classes to attend Hatfield Marine Science Center. Students will participate in research lab activities, study estuary populations, and learn about the unique adaptations of organisms living in the intertidal zone.

WINGS CV Businesses to become more profitable and self-sustaining by increasing capacity to market and sell beyond the local area. Support for WINGS students’ expanding marketable skills and increasing opportunities for employment.

A formal art exhibition showcasing all Corvallis School District students to be displayed for the entire community.

Community dinner events for Mam-speaking Guatemalan and other Central American students and families from Garfield, Linus Pauling, Corvallis High, and College Hill High to understand their cultural, language, and educational needs.

Lincoln and Corvallis High students learn about racial and educational equity through performance of a dance to the song La Bamba.

Ukuleles, guitars, and associated accessories to expand offerings in high school choir classes.

Connecting students in Mexico and Corvallis through shared migratory-bird education using lessons, art, letter exchange, and a field trip.

Electric keyboards to allow all students to learn to play the piano and read music.

Fitness trackers and running-club t-shirts for fifth-grade students.

Costumes for in-class theater production to enhance science unit.

Rain gear for kindergarten students.

Ozobot coding robots for STEAM-based learning.

Outdoor sensory-play area for students with special needs.

LEGO education kits for hands-on learning and collaborative skills.

Rehabilitation of the school garden.

Outdoor sensory path on school blacktop to help students develop self-regulation skills.

Encouraging collaboration among Life Skills and general student population with alternative recess activities using dance video games.

Field trip to Eugene Science Center for all second graders.

After-school gardening program for kindergarten through fifth grade in Letitia’s Garden, infusing art, wellness, equity, science, opportunity, movement, and an earth-sustaining focus.

Celebration through the arts of the cultural richness and diversity of students; a pilot project for the District.

Materials for second and fifth grade buddies to build portable camp stools for students to use outdoors promoting real-world learning and an appreciation of nature.

Rain gear, supplies, and speaker fee for sixth graders to use Jackson Frazier Wetland as an educational setting for learning about ecosystems, doing cultural research, learning about indigenous populations, and contributing to county-wide community planting of camas bulbs.

Supporting LGBTQ+ students, engaging speakers and creating Pride events.

Project-based learning class on Sustainability, Aquaculture, and Horticulture as a means of feeding populations and reducing environmental impacts.

Saxophones and mouthpieces for students to promote equity in instrument availability.

Supplies for Computer Science Class and Robotics Club students to collaborate on creation of electronic wearables.

Field trip to Portland for AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) students to visit Portland colleges and OMSI.

Saxophones to increase band accessibility to all students.

Field trip to Marine Hatfield Science Center.

Celebration of 2022 YEA! Grant-funded land-acknowledgement mural.

String instrument repair supplies.

Warm and rain-repellent winter clothing for the unhoused families of our most vulnerable students.

Ready-to-eat meals and basic staples for families living in tents, cars, campers, etc. that lack kitchen access.

Helmets, locks and possibly scooters for students who otherwise have barriers to active transportation.

Professional staff review of existing K-5 sustainability curriculum and provision of easily accessible, practical sustainability materials for incorporation into existing teacher lessons.

Development of culturally inclusive music study through the creation of a mariachi band and by teaching trumpet, vihuela, guitarrón, and classical guitar.

“Plan it, Build it,” a flexible makerspace in the school library, where students can plan and build creations through the use of Legos, giant tangrams and creation of crucial storage space to expand makerspace activities in the future.

A small collection of 35 culturally relevant books to read to students in the kindergarten classroom, allowing them to see themselves in some of the stories.

Bilingual STEM tubs with manipulatives, task cards, a marble run, magnetic tiles, and Zoob building set for three second-grade classrooms.

Revitalization of the physical fitness program through creation of opportunities during lunch recess for as many as 50 students to run laps and engage in running games.

A set of small, battery-powered, roll-up keyboards to allow participation by a full music class.

Rain suits to keep kindergartners stay warm and dry and to allow year-round garden use in this Title 1 school.

Bilingual/Spanish books and materials for classroom use in one of the District’s two dual-language schools.

Kits and materials required for the hands-on learning in the new building’s makerspace.

Creation of two Spanish Language/Latinx ensembles: a traditional dance group, Baile Folklorico, and accompanying musical group, Mariachi Strings.

STEM building materials for first graders to help students develop a love for STEM subjects.

Rolling, locking tool cart and tools for use by all Mt. View students as a mobile STEAM makerspace for projects and exploration to enrich classroom learning.

Realistic rubber frogs for sixth-grade students to extend learning through simulated dissection and to explore why amphibians are disappearing.

Multiple workspaces in the new STEM classroom separate from regular classroom tables and chairs.

Newer high-interest novels for the classroom library that may interest struggling readers and that reflect the diversity of students in our classrooms.

Fexible seating in five dual-immersion classrooms so students can collaborate, problem solve or work independently in a variety of arrangements.

Heart-rate step monitors to encourage student physical activity by having them take at least 10,000 steps each week.

Supplies for the CHS Connect class that focuses on social and emotional learning by creating a safe, comfortable space for students seeking stronger ties to their school as a support for graduation.

Tools for College Hill students learning traditional folk-building skills.

Tools for the new College Hill construction program in which students will learn construction skills and use them to design and build micro shelters to be donated to Unity Shelter to provide housing to people navigating homelessness.

Consumable supplies for the new construction program.

Three student-run businesses—soap-making, jewelry-making, and car detailing—as part of the WINGS Transition Program serving students ages 18-21 who have graduated high school with a modified diploma.