Big Impact Grants
“My mindset has changed a lot, and I’ve opened up my options. I’m so proud of myself for pushing myself and figuring it out.”
While many of our grants directly support individual classrooms, there are times when our reach goes even further. We are proud to fund projects that have a significant impact on larger groups of students, and often even span multiple buildings. These grants can be proposed by staff, teachers, or district leaders who have a vision for enhancing education on a broader scale. By supporting these larger initiatives, The Partnership Plan ensures that our district continues to provide a comprehensive and inclusive education to all students, leaving a lasting impact for years to come. Current big impact grants include:
Theater residency for all 5th graders
Since the 2022/23 school year, we have provided a one-week theater residency for every 5th grader in the district. This unique program immerses students in the theater experience, culminating in two performances that offer both on and off stage opportunities.
vocal pedagogy at sahs
We provide the SAHS choral department with funding to bring in an outside instructor to conduct an intensive choral lesson once a year. This experience builds the choral team and provides a solid foundation for the year.
Design and Make Middle School Program
We provide funding to both Oak-Land Middle School and Stillwater Middle School annually to provide technology and supplies to the unique Design and Make classrooms.
Sahs Pathways program
We began financially supporting the Pathways Program in 2019 and have continued our support annually since then.
K-2 Literacy initiative
The Foundational Literacy Letter Tile Boards grant provided every K–2 classroom in our district Area Public Schools with hands-on letter tile boards to support early reading skills. This engaging tool helps young learners build stronger connections between letters, sounds, and words—laying the foundation for lifelong literacy success.
Math Corps
This grant funds 2 trained Math Corps tutors at SMS to provide targeted math support for students who need extra help. By offering individualized instruction and encouragement, these year-long volunteers help students build confidence and strengthen foundational math skills. (Note- OMS also has 2 Math Corps volunteers, but they qualify for another grant to pay for it and did not need funding from TPP.)
Orchestra Hall field trip for ALL 4th graders
4th graders in the district visit Orchestra Hall for a youth concert. This experience is designed to inspire them before they are asked to select and instrument to play in 5th grade.
Upgrading media centers
This 3-year, $50,000 per year project will upgrade the outdated, insufficient library collections at Stillwater's secondary schools (OMS, SMS, SAHS).
Educator Restorative cirlces
This grant provides training for new teachers in restorative practices through facilitated circle training with expert Becky McCammon. This program helps build supportive relationships, reduce teacher turnover, and create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that enhances student success.
Mental Health INitiative
We provide thousands of dollars to Stillwater Area Public Schools annually to help impact Mental Health across our schools. Read more about this amazing program and the many grants we support.