We awarded the following grants to Hopkins Schools during the 1996-1997 school year, our first grant year:
Art Kiosk
Funded design and construction of lighted kiosk at North Junior High to showcase student artists. ($500)
Eisenhower Computer Network
Purchased a networking system for Macintosh Computer Lab. ($1,500)
LifeLabs Kickoff
Provided funding for a kickoff program for the LifeLabs project. Learn more about LifeLabs. ($1,000)
Literary Magazine
Supported creation of a literary magazine publishing student work. ($250)
Raku Kiln
Purchased raku kiln for students to glaze porcelain pottery. ($500)
Rope course
Expanded physical education curriculum with “initiative tasks,” promoting social, psychological, and personal development in addition to physical skills. ($850)
Stock Market Game
Purchased computer software incorporating the use of technology in the study of the stock market, a hot dog stand business, and supply and demand theory. ($400)
Success Maker Program
Supported purchase of interactive computer program shown to significantly increase student achievement in math and reading. ($1,000)
Teen Trek Retreat
Supported keynote speaker and M.A.D.D. drama for an asset-building retreat. ($500)