On Monday, August 25, the Coos Bay Schools Community Foundation awarded 32 grants valued at $17,400 to benefit students in the Coos Bay Schools. Awards benefitted all the schools in the district and the Maslow Project for homeless youth, focusing on academics, arts, athletics, and activities. Awards included funding for a robotics program at the middle schools, expansion of the music programs at the elementary schools, computer equipment for the high school library, and a number of grants focused on elementary school literacy. The Foundation received a record number of requests this year, reviewing 66 applications. “We were overwhelmed by the needs of Coos Bay teachers this year,” explains Jennifer Groth, Foundation President. “The community does an excellent job of supporting our students and teachers, but we must continue to make sure our children have what they need to succeed in school.” People interested in learning more about the Foundation or supporting our efforts can view our facebook page or website: www.coosbayschoolsfoundation.org. The Coos Bay Schools Foundation was formed in 2007 to promote programs in academics, activities, athletics and the arts to benefit the students of the Coos Bay School District by raising funds through community partnerships.
