2025-2026 Grants
Total Awarded: $16,363.43
Engineering Club/Robitics FIRST Registration
Awarded $1,000
This funding will help cover the registration fee for the FIRST Robotics Competition in March 2026, where students will showcase a robot they designed and built—highlighting a wide range of engineering skills. The program strengthens their STEM knowledge while also developing their abilities in communication, advocacy, and peer mentorship within the club.
Approximately 30–50 students participate in the program.
Science Olympiad (OHS)
Awarded $2,454.94
The objective of this grant is to fund materials and competition fees for the Science Olympiad Team. The team aims to participate in an invitational competition in December or January, followed by the regional competition in February. Students plan to compete in all 23 events offered at each competition. Additionally, the club intends to expand to three teams of 15 students each, totaling 45 participants.
Science Olympiad is unique in that it spans multiple scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computer science, and earth science.
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Sailing Classroom
(2nd Year)
Awarded $1,100
The program offers students the opportunity to explore both the historic and modern significance of the Hudson River Valley, the scenic backdrop of our campus. Students will engage in hands-on learning aboard the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the Hudson River. Through innovative education programs, Clearwater inspires lifelong stewardship of the river and its tributaries.
Throughout the course, students will delve into the rich, interdisciplinary themes that define the Hudson River Valley, including history, art, literature, conservation, preservation, and ecological studies.
Business Club Support
Awarded $2,500
This program equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the business world. Through a focus on core areas such as marketing, finance, hospitality, and management, students gain a solid foundation in business principles. They prepare for and participate in DECA competitions at the regional, state, and national levels, applying their learning in real-world scenarios.
In addition to academic and competitive experiences, students contribute to their community by volunteering with the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program during tax season. Here, they receive hands-on training in tax preparation while developing valuable soft skills, including leadership, presentation, communication, and critical thinking.
Ossining High School
Anne M. Dorner Middle School
Bownet Goals
Awarded $2,000
This grant will fund additional high-quality equipment—including Bownets and other essential items—to enhance the Physical Education department’s instruction during soccer, lacrosse, floor hockey, and handball units.
With this new equipment, the department can offer more inclusive, hands-on learning experiences. The equipment is lightweight, durable, and built to last, providing long-term value and a meaningful impact on student participation and physical development.
Project Inspire
Awarded $1,500
Project Inspire aims to revitalize the AMD Fitness Center with modern, safe equipment that motivates students to improve their fitness. The space will support cardiovascular and strength training, promoting self-esteem and overall well-being.
The center will be used by all PE classes—including grades 6–8 and Adaptive PE—during their four-week Fitness Unit. Teachers will rotate classes through the space to ensure every student benefits from the updated facility throughout the school year.
Roosevelt School
Roos Brews RISE Student-Run Coffee Cart
Awarded $600
The Roos Brews is a student-run coffee and snack cart operated by students from Roosevelt’s RISE classroom (8:1:3 setting). This school-based enterprise is designed to support inclusive education by providing students with special needs the opportunity to build vocational, social, and communication skills in a real-world environment.
By serving faculty and staff throughout the school day, Roos Brews fosters meaningful connections between students and staff, promotes independence, and enhances the overall school climate. The program also offers convenient and affordable refreshments for teachers, while reinforcing a strong sense of community and school spirit.
Book Repair Machine
Awarded $463.62
This grant will support the purchase of a book repair machine for Brookside Elementary and another for Roosevelt, helping to preserve and extend the life of our shared library collections. With Roosevelt’s enrollment projected to reach approximately 400 students next year—and Brookside School also serving a large and active student body—circulation demands continue to grow.
The book repair machines will allow staff to restore damaged books and return them to the shelves quickly and affordably, at a cost of just 25 cents per repair. This is significantly less than replacing books, which can cost $25–$30 each for library-bound editions.
By repairing rather than discarding damaged books, we can maintain access to high-interest and essential titles for all students, minimize loss from wear and tear, and avoid long delays in replacing materials due to budget constraints. This investment directly benefits students and supports literacy by keeping books available and in circulation throughout the year.
Brookside School
Sensory Table
Awarded $310.98
The sensory table will offer opportunities for hands-on, tactile exploration that promotes cognitive development, fine motor skills, and social interaction among 1st and 2nd graders at Brookside School. By incorporating sensory play into the outdoor recess environment, the school can support a broader range of learning styles and sensory needs, particularly benefiting students with sensory processing difficulties, neurodiverse learners, and those who may find traditional playground activities overwhelming or inaccessible.
Book Repair Machine
Awarded $463.62
This grant will support the purchase of a book repair machine for Brookside Elementary and another for Roosevelt, helping to preserve and extend the life of our shared library collections. With Roosevelt’s enrollment projected to reach approximately 400 students next year—and Brookside School also serving a large and active student body—circulation demands continue to grow.
The book repair machines will allow staff to restore damaged books and return them to the shelves quickly and affordably, at a cost of just 25 cents per repair. This is significantly less than replacing books, which can cost $25–$30 each for library-bound editions.
By repairing rather than discarding damaged books, we can maintain access to high-interest and essential titles for all students, minimize loss from wear and tear, and avoid long delays in replacing materials due to budget constraints. This investment directly benefits students and supports literacy by keeping books available and in circulation throughout the year.
Park School
Calming Space
Awarded $1,470.27
This program will create a calming space at Park School for students who need a break to manage strong emotions during the school day, with the goal of supporting their emotional well-being and helping them return to the classroom focused and ready to learn.
The room will feature sensory tools, calming activities, and books about emotions. Students may also speak with a staff member to process their feelings and reset.
Open to all students, access will be supported by teachers, TAs, the social worker, OT, SLP, or other intervention team members.