Wythe County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence

2012 Classroom Grants

Applications now available!!!

Applications due December 16, 2011

The Classroom grant program is designed to offer students enrichment opportunities which enable them to explore areas of interest, going beyond the scope of day-to-day classroom curriculum.  The program also seeks to support new and innovative instructional ideas to meet student needs.  Through this grant program, the Foundation for Excellence also seeks to encourage teachers in their careers by providing funds which allow them to share their interests and talents with students.

Teachers and other professional staff members may apply for up to $1,000.00 to support a classroom-based project.  Teachers may collaborate with other teachers on one grant request, qualifying them to request up to $2,500.00.  Each funded project must include at least two (2) hands-on activities for students.  Projects must tie to existing school curriculum and educational plans.  Requested funds must be otherwise unavailable. It is of utmost importance that applicants thoroughly explain how their project will offer students opportunities that go up and above what is normally available in the classroom setting.

Thanks to the support of our community, The Foundation for Excellence has put over $200,000.00 into Wythe County Classrooms through the Classroom Grant Program since 2007. 

This year, our Classroom Grant Program has been expanded thanks to the generous support of many community donors.  Several Classroom Grants will be given in their names.  Please join us in thanking the following folks for their support of the students and teachers of Wythe County Public Schools.

Mrs. Ruth Reed Chitwood

Jones, Adams & Delp, P.C.

The Family of Janie Gates Patterson

Bobby Walters Wythe Music Fund

Wythe-Bland Foundation

Wythe County Community Hospital

Wytheville Noon Rotary Club

An Anonymous Donor

Foundation for Excellence Board Members