Adopt-A-Grant at Forney ISD
Until December 31, you have the opportunity to invest in a teacher or campus for their innovative grant request. This gift can be in memory of a loved one, in honor of someone special, as a means of advertising for your business or simply because you believe in that teacher or innovative grant.

All donations are tax-deductible and include a letter of gratitude with our EIN number 30-0268757.

If you would like more information on listed grants please contact Justin Eatherly (469) 762-4100 or jdeatherly@forneyisd.net

You may adopt one or more grants listed below and you must adopt the full amount unless donating towards the Grant Fund (see last selection). Grants will be removed from the list below once adopted.
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Academies - Stephanie Naughton
Coding and Robotics Academy | LEGO Robotics Challenge Kit | 280 Students Impacted

 This project establishes a district-wide Coding and Robotics Academy serving 280 students through FIRST LEGO League Explore and Challenge programs. It builds a strong STEM pipeline by engaging 4th–7th graders in hands-on robotics, hosting local competitions, and creating community showcases that highlight innovation, leadership, and collaboration.  
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Academies - Jayden Wheeler
Blooms in Motion | LiveWall | 270 Students Impacted

 This project installs a sustainable, low-maintenance LiveWall vertical garden to improve air quality, reduce stress, and provide hands-on science learning for 270 students. Serving as both a wellness resource and an educational tool, the living wall fosters curiosity, supports environmental literacy, and enhances the overall health and focus of the school community.  
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Academies - Lara Dean
Giant Games | Giant Games | large-scale, interactive classroom tools | 270 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding to repurpose classic family and board games into large-scale, interactive classroom tools that will increase student engagement, promote teamwork, and support mastery of academic standards. By adapting games such as Sorry!, Connect 4, Jumbo Checkers, and Giant Jenga, students will participate in review activities and problem-solving challenges that blend play with academic rigor.


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Academies - Britney Hunter
Humanities | Program materials | 120 Students Impacted

My grant will allow students to dive deeper into their reading. They will show growth in comprehension, higher-order thinking and collaboration while experiencing the world around them. These items would aide in that growth within the Humanities classroom.


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Admin - Jennifer Linhart
Growing Logical Thinkers | logic and critical thinking materials | 300 Students Impacted | Total number of kids: 300 K-4th grade GT Students 

The K-4 GT department is requesting logic and critical thinking materials, this includes games, puzzles and stem bins that will help us focus on critical and logical thinking while building relationships with other students and to their teacher.
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Admin - Tina Spain
College Acceptance Program | VU Scholarships | 2784 Students Impacted

 Implements the VU Scholarships platform to connect all 11th–12th graders with matching colleges and scholarships, fostering postsecondary success.  
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Admin - Mindy Allen
From Classroom to Career: Task Boxes for Pre-Vocational Success | evidence-based task boxes | 100 Students Impacted |

Task Boxes for Pre-Vocational Success Forney ISD is committed to preparing all students to be Future Ready, including those in Structured Learning Classrooms at the junior high and high school levels. These students benefit from explicit, hands-on instruction to develop independence and workplace readiness.
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Admin - Jennifer Gillispie
"Engaged Beginnings" Family & Student Support Program | four engagement nights | 200 Students Impacted

This program funds a four-part family engagement series for 50 Pre-K special education families, providing training, resources, and take-home kits to strengthen home-school collaboration. By empowering parents with knowledge and tools, the initiative supports early academic, social, and emotional development aligned with Forney ISD’s core values.  
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Admin - Lawanda Jackson
Family Jar Challenge | mason jar, colorful paper strips, colored pen, ribbon, stickers, name tag, did you know card | 1118 Students Impacted

This project pilots a take-home “Family Jar Challenge” at Brown Middle and Smith Intermediate to strengthen communication, problem-solving, and mindfulness through weekly family activities. Each jar includes prompts and “Did You Know” district resource cards to foster meaningful parent–child conversations, encourage collaboration, and build lasting family-school partnerships that support student growth.

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Admin - Stacy Ryan
Learning Without Limits: Interactive Curriculum Through Deck.Toys | Deck.Toys | 10000 Students Impacted | 

This program will implement Deck.Toys, an innovative digital learning platform, across grades 5–12 with librarians serving as instructional leaders and partners. Deck.Toys allows educators to transform traditional lessons into interactive, game-like learning experiences.
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Admin - Carisse Penna
Switch to Success: Powering Learning through Assistive Technology | assistive technology | 60 Students Impacted |

I am seeking a grant to expand technology access to students with diverse learning needs and multiple disabilities within our SLC classrooms, that will increase their level of independence when engaging in classroom curriculum.
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Admin - Mindy Allen
Folders of Fun: Building Skills, One Folder at a Time | file folders and materials from The Autism Helper | 350 Students Impacted |

Students in structured learning classrooms benefit from structured, visually supported activities that build independence, reinforce academic content, and prepare them for life beyond school. We are requesting funding to purchase file folders and materials from The Autism Helper.
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Admin - Mindy Allen
Move, Music & More: A Future Ready Playground | inclusive playground | 500 Students Impacted |

At Forney ISD, we want our outdoor spaces to be more than just playgrounds — we want them to be places where every child can move, explore, and grow together. This project brings in four exciting features — a wheelchair-accessible swing, an outdoor musical garden, a painted sensory play path, and fun outdoor play traffic signs.
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Admin - Kari Kuta
Enhancing Sensory and Communication Support for Students with Autism | specialized sensory and communication tools. | 10 Students Impacted

This proposal funds sensory and communication tools for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to improve regulation, engagement, and learning outcomes. By providing AAC devices and specialized sensory supports, the project addresses the needs of non-verbal and sensory-sensitive students, fostering communication growth and reducing barriers to participation.  

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Admin - Staci Thomas
Pathways to Promise | Restorative Circle Kits | 50 Students Impacted

This initiative addresses the school-to-prison pipeline by implementing restorative practices, mentorship, and trauma-informed supports for male students in Special Education. The program aims to reduce suspensions and referrals, increase engagement and graduation rates, and promote empowerment, equity, and belonging through culturally responsive interventions.  
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Aquatics - Edward Ortiz
Expanding Aquatic Safety, Training, & Competitive Readiness | Swim Training Equipment | 1300 Students Impacted | 

We are requesting funding to purchase swim training equipment, water polo resources, safety supplies, and lockable on-deck storage bins to directly impact over 175 students daily. 
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Blackburn - Hope McElroy
CARDBOARD ADVENTURES | Beaver Bot | 140 Students Impacted | 

In my theatre program, students don’t just perform on stage—they also design and build the props that bring our productions to life. During our technical theatre unit, we’ve discovered a challenge: cutting cardboard with traditional scissors can be frustrating and difficult for young learners.
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Blackburn - Lindsey Bachman
Blackburn Reads... Again! | book in every child's hands | 687 Students Impacted

Building on last year’s success, this campus-wide literacy initiative provides every student and staff member with a copy of Life According to Og the Frog to read together at school and home. Featuring daily discussion prompts, audio read-alongs, and interactive activities with “Og the Frog” mascots, the project fosters family engagement, community connection, and a shared love of reading. 
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Blackburn - Amy Boyer
Elementary Dance | Wireless Syncing Headphones | 330 Students Impacted

This project funds a classroom set of wireless syncing headphones to enhance focus, accessibility, and creativity in elementary dance classes. The headphones will allow all students to hear synchronized music during group and choreography work, improving sound clarity, engagement, and equity in performing arts instruction.  
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Blackburn - Tywana Reese
Powering Young Minds: Circuit Kits | Circuit Kits | 708 Students Impacted

This project provides reusable Circuit Kits for every K–4 classroom to deliver hands-on, inquiry-based STEM experiences aligned with TEKS standards on energy and electricity. By offering equitable access to authentic science learning, the initiative aims to boost engagement, close achievement gaps, and increase mastery of foundational science and engineering concepts among 700 students.

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Blackburn - Robin Barela
Wellness/relaxation room | stress relief tools | 650 Students Impacted

This project creates a calming wellness space for teachers featuring a massage chair, aromatherapy, soft lighting, and stress-relief tools to promote relaxation and balance. By supporting teacher well-being, the initiative fosters a healthier, more positive learning environment and models self-care and emotional regulation for students.  
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Blackburn - Kerrie Eyman
We are Builders | Games | 44 Students Impacted

This grant provides Pre-K students with hands-on building games to strengthen coordination, problem-solving, and social play skills. The project supports mastery of PK3 and PK4 TEKS standards by encouraging parallel and cooperative play that fosters creativity and teamwork among early learners.  
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Brown - Elizabeth Phipps
Pinned with Pride: Creativity for Every Student | button maker and a stamp printing station | 524 Students Impacted

 This project expands the library’s Makerspace with a button maker and stamp printing station, giving students creative outlets to design custom school spirit items and artwork. By promoting self-expression, collaboration, and pride, the initiative transforms the library into a vibrant hub for creativity and connection.  
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Brown - Elizabeth Phipps
Gaga Ball for Growth | inflatable Gaga Ball pits | 524 Students Impacted |

The library at Brown Middle School is requesting funds to purchase 2 inflatable Gaga Ball pits that can be used both indoors and outdoors. Gaga ball is a fast-paced, inclusive game that encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and active play.
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Brown - Elizabeth Phipps
Snow Much Fun to Read | commercial-grade snow cone machine | 524 Students Impacted |

The library at Brown Middle School is requesting funds to purchase a commercial-grade snow cone machine. This machine will be used during reading celebrations, library-sponsored events, and family engagement nights to create memorable experiences for students and families.
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Claybon - Laura Cottle
Buzzing for Brilliance: Engaging Students, Growing Greatness | Wireless Game 6 Buzzer System | 40 Students Impacted |  

Track participation rates during lessons that use the buzzer system compared to traditional review methods. This will include tallying how many students actively participate and measuring time-on-task during activities.
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Claybon - Cassandra Turner
Cracking the Code to Math Mastery | Special Education Math Curriculum | 250 Students Impacted |

The Math to Mastery kit provides a powerful, research-based resource that directly supports student growth, particularly for learners with disabilities who require explicit, scaffold instruction. Each lesson is intentionally designed to be explicitly taught with visual representations, step-by-step…
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Claybon - Amber Bean
Sensory Chairs for Students with Special Needs | Chairs | 28 Students Impacted

This project requests to purchase four sensory chairs that provide movement-based seating for students with autism, improving focus, self-regulation, and comfort. By integrating flexible seating into daily instruction and therapy, the initiative supports 28 students’ engagement while fostering inclusion and reducing classroom disruptions.  
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Claybon - Robin McCardell
Growing Greatness | hands-on, high-interest activities | 540 Students Impacted

This project expands enrichment opportunities for high-achieving students through hands-on math and STEM activities that strengthen critical thinking, computation, geometry, and financial literacy. By integrating engaging games and coding tools, the initiative deepens mathematical understanding, promotes creativity, and aligns with the district’s mission to cultivate hope, well-being, and student engagement.

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Claybon - Sabrina Wilkerson
Our Future In Focus - Empowering Young Photographers to Build a Brighter Future | digital cameras | 530 Students Impacted

Launches a photography club with digital cameras to teach storytelling, composition, and visual communication to over 500 students.  
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Claybon - Nathalie Sowe
Making Learning Real: 3D Printing the Future | 3D printer | 530 Students Impacted |

This project supports Forney ISD’s strategic goal of preparing future-ready learners by equipping students with the skills of creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. By integrating 3D printing into core instruction, students will demonstrate mastery of TEKS in math (geometry, measurement),…
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Claybon - Jodie Wojtowicz
Enhancing Accessibility and Learning Through Touchscreen Chromebooks for students with special needs | Touchscreen Chromebooks | 28 Students Impacted

This proposal funds touchscreen Chromebooks for students with special needs at Claybon Elementary, providing accessible technology for learners with fine motor, sensory, or communication challenges. The devices will empower students to engage, communicate, and learn independently through interactive apps and touch-based tools that promote confidence and inclusion.  
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Criswell - Tami Barlow
Unlocking Brilliance: Hands-On Pathways to Success for Students with Dyslexia | hands-on learning materials | 50 Students Impacted

This project provides multisensory, hands-on learning materials to support dyslexic students at Criswell Elementary, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. By integrating kinesthetic strategies into the MTA program, the initiative strengthens phonemic awareness, reading fluency, and confidence while promoting equity and future-ready learning.  
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Criswell - Candace McCoy
Flying Start Okapi | phonics | 300 Students Impacted

This proposal funds the Flying Start Okapi phonics program to strengthen reading fluency and decoding skills for K–2 students through systematic, TEKS-aligned instruction. Using engaging decodable texts and explicit phonics lessons, the program supports Forney ISD’s goal of ensuring all students read on grade level by the end of fourth grade.  
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Criswell - Francheryl Harris
STEM Materials for Soft Starts in 4th Grade | STEM items | 100 Students Impacted | 

Our 4th grade team is seeking funding to implement STEM-based soft start activities that set a positive tone for the school day. A soft start is a flexible morning routine in which students engage in hands-on, choice-driven tasks as they arrive.
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Criswell - Nicholas Morin
HISTORIC (Honor, Integrity, Strength, Truth, Overcome, Respect, Intentional, Compassion) Boys Mentoring Club | Professional Attire | 10 Students Impacted

This project provides 20 shirts and 20 ties for members of the HISTORIC Boys Mentoring Club, empowering students to develop confidence, respect, and leadership through professional presentation. By promoting responsibility and pride, the initiative reinforces the club’s core values of Honor, Integrity, Strength, Truth, Overcome, Respect, Intentionality, and Compassion.  
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Criswell - Lisa McFaul
adaptive seating our SLC classes | adaptive seating | 50 Students Impacted

Equips four SLC classrooms with adaptive seating to improve focus, comfort, and sensory regulation for special education students.  
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Criswell - Kimberli Wagnon
Phonics | Hands-on Phonics and Literacy Kits, Diverse Leveled Readers | 84 Students Impacted

 Purchases hands-on literacy and phonics kits to inspire curiosity and foundational reading skills for 2nd graders.  
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Criswell - Saundra Monroe
The Restorative Walk: Cultivating Peace, One Step at a Time | Sensory Path | 570 Students Impacted

This project funds the installation of a large “wild walk” sensory path, smaller sensory walks, and wall stations to help students self-regulate emotions and reduce disciplinary referrals. By providing structured movement and sensory input, the program supports emotional wellness, improves focus, and fosters a calmer, more productive learning environment for all students.  
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Criswell - Saundra Monroe
The Peaceful Corner Project: Restoring Calm in Every Classroom | calm down corners | 570 Students Impacted

This proposal funds standardized regulation toolkits for every classroom at Criswell Elementary to create consistent, effective calm down corners that support emotional regulation and focus. By replacing worn and inconsistent materials, the project ensures predictability and structure for students, fostering emotional well-being and a positive learning environment across the campus.  
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Criswell - Lori Shelton
Garden of Growth | Garden items | 570 Students Impacted

This project establishes a movable container garden to support horticultural therapy for students, promoting emotional regulation, social skills, and overall well-being. Through hands-on gardening activities, students will reduce anxiety, build responsibility, and engage in sensory and collaborative experiences that foster growth and self-esteem.  
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Criswell - Elizabeth Kneggs
Fostering Literacy Through a Take-Home Library Program | books | 550 Students Impacted

 This project funds a rotating collection of high-quality books for PK–4 students at a Title I campus, giving families access to engaging reading materials at home. By addressing limited home literacy resources, the Take-Home Library aims to boost reading frequency, fluency, and achievement while fostering a lifelong love of reading.  
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Criswell - Sherrie Coronado
Voices in Motion: Enhancing Student Communication through Sensory and AAC Integration | sensory materials and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices | 12 Students Impacted | 

This project seeks to expand access to sensory materials and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices in an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom. Our class is requesting sensory items such as Magic Hands Interactive Activity.
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Crosby -  Stacie Warren, Katie Beavers, and Sarita Watts
Play for All: Enhancing Recess with Age & Ability-Appropriate Equipment for Pre-K and Special Education Students | ability-appropriate movable recess equipment | 600 Students Impacted

This proposal funds movable, inclusive playground equipment for Pre-K and special education students at Crosby Elementary to create a safe and developmentally appropriate recess environment. By addressing overcrowding and accessibility issues that have led to frequent injuries, the project promotes safety, sensory engagement, and positive behavior while supporting academic and physical growth.

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Crosby - Ruth Foster
Plant cycle | Garden items | 100 Students Impacted

Supports the creation of raised garden beds and materials for students to learn sustainable gardening and address food insecurity.  
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Dewberry - Shannon Singleton
STEM Buckets: Hands On Learning for Ms. Singleton’s Third Grade Innovators | Stem Materials | 18 Students Impacted

Funds reusable “STEM Buckets” filled with hands-on learning kits to enhance problem solving, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning in third grade.  

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Dewberry - Courtney Parker
Beyond the Bell: Creating Hope, Joy and Future-Ready Bobcats through Clubs | Club materials | 525 Students Impacted

This project funds start-up materials for a variety of interest-based student clubs—such as Books & Braids, Groove Crew, and Bobcat News—at Dewberry Elementary to foster creativity, belonging, and engagement. By offering equitable, on-campus enrichment opportunities, the initiative builds hope, joy, and future-ready skills for all students.  

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Dewberry - Wendell Harris
Leadership | Journals, Chart paper, Games | 100 Students Impacted

 Supports “Brothers with Bright Futures” and “Sisters Soaring for Success,” leadership and literacy programs that foster mentorship, engagement, and academic growth.  
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Dewberry - Mckainzie Jordan Gibson
Crochet and Art Club | Club materials | 35 Students Impacted | 

These clubs will provide students with an outlet to express themselves, grow their talents, and build collaboration skills. My goal for art club is for students to explore a variety of art mediums while demonstrating the elements and strengthen their confidence.
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Dewberry - Courtney Parker
Dew Every Day: Bobcat Bonus Hour for Attendance Incentives | Prize wheel, inflatables, games | 680 Students Impacted | 

At Elementary, we recognize that attendance is not just about showing up…it’s about creating hope, belonging, and opportunity for every child. For many of our students, especially those experiencing poverty, the school day is where they find stability, encouragement, and access to…
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ECC - Cherish Lennon
Speech Team | iPads | 100 Students Impacted

Requests five iPads with ProloQuo2Go apps to expand speech therapy tools for non-verbal students, promoting communication and language development.  
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ECC - Lytia Ashley
Read and Grow Lending Library for Littles | Little Library | 140 Students Impacted | 

Forney does not have a public library and our youngest learners in ECSE-3 are too little to check out books on their own. Many of our families want to read with their children at home but do not have easy access to high quality books that are engaging and fun.
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ECC - Tenna Cantrell
Purposeful play experience | PreK Items | 140 Students Impacted

Outfits ECSE 3 classrooms with outdoor play, building, and music equipment to develop fine motor skills, coordination, and creativity.  
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ECC - Arica Webb
Sensory-Integrated Play Pods (SIPP) Project | movement, play, and sensory items | 140 Students Impacted

This project transforms ECSE classrooms across Forney ISD into sensory-rich learning environments where play and therapy are seamlessly integrated. Through interactive pods that target motor, social-emotional, and self-regulation skills, the initiative supports the developmental growth of young learners with special needs in joyful, inclusive, and engaging ways.  
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FHS - Daniel Stewart
Fresh from the Source: Hydroponic Herbs & Greens for Culinary Arts | hydroponic system | 120-130 Students Impacted |  

This project will bring sustainability and farm-to-table practices directly into the culinary classroom through the installation of a hydroponic growing system for herbs and leafy greens. Students will have the opportunity to grow, harvest, and cook with fresh ingredients they…
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FHS - Jonathon Brierley
Safety and preparedness in athletic environments | CPR/ first aid manikins | 2048 Students Impacted

This proposal funds CPR and first aid manikins to provide hands-on emergency response training for Forney ISD’s student athletic trainers. By equipping students with realistic practice tools, the project enhances safety preparedness, supports certification requirements, and empowers future medical professionals with lifesaving skills.  
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FHS - Michelle Newman
Computer Science: Taking Coding Off Screen - Into the Real World | Micro:bits and Finch 2.0 robots | 300 Students Impacted

This project expands the computer science and robotics program by purchasing Finch 2.0 robots and Micro:bit V2 devices, transforming coding into hands-on, project-based learning. By integrating robotics and computational thinking into the curriculum, the initiative fosters creativity, problem-solving, and STEM proficiency for students of all skill levels.  
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FHS - Patricia Brown
Foundational Knowledge Through Literacy | Books - Paper copies | 254 Students Impacted

This project funds the expansion of the AP English classroom library with high-quality fiction and nonfiction texts aligned with College Board recommendations to deepen rhetorical analysis and cultural understanding. By improving access to influential works, the initiative enhances student engagement, prepares learners for AP exams, and fosters lifelong literacy and critical thinking.  

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FHS - Tara Torres
Fired Up: Expanding Access to Ceramics Through Essential Equipment | Ceramic art equipment | 170 Students Impacted | 


This proposal supports the rapidly growing FHS Ceramics Program by funding essential tools including a new slab roller, clay extruder, wedging board, ware cart, and additional banding wheels. These upgrades will improve efficiency, safety, and creative opportunities for students, ensuring the program continues to meet rising demand and maintain high-quality instruction.  
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FHS - Riley Warren
Metronomes | Metronomes | 30 Students Impacted

Requests 10 Boss Dr. Beat metronomes for percussion students to enhance rhythm and timing skills now that phone apps are prohibited.  
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FHS - Kailyn Primus
Girls Basketball Program | Program Support | 38 Students Impacted

Supports the girls’ basketball program with training equipment, leadership activities, and team-building experiences to develop athletes’ skills and character.  
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FHS - Leigha Aden
Essential Supplies for Special Education Classrooms | Sensory Items | 40 Students Impacted

Purchases essential hygiene, sensory, and academic supplies for special education programs to support health, focus, and inclusion across campuses.  
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FHS - Phillip Jenkins
Ignite 2 Unite! | 4A program | 2800 Students Impacted | 

The Student Council, Pack Leaders, High Steppers, and Cheer are applying for a Grant from the Forney Education Foundation, to fund the purchase of a program that will bring a workshop to our campus that will equip and empower our 4A (art, athletic, activity, and academic) student-leaders to actively lead our student culture.
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FHS - Ana Jiron
Spanish Class Resources | Spanish-English dictionaries, workbooks, crafting tools | 300 Students Impacted

This project funds Spanish-English dictionaries, student workbooks, and cultural crafting materials to enhance language acquisition and cultural awareness for 250 high school Spanish students. By providing hands-on and structured learning tools, the initiative supports fluency, confidence, and engagement in the LOTE Spanish program.  
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FHS - Joseph Reisinger
Project-Based Learning Initiative: The Living Laboratory | Garden items | 450 Students Impacted |

The High School faces a critical need to enhance hands-on science education and improve student performance in environmental studies. Data from recent MAP testing indicates a gap in student knowledge of plant sciences and ecological principles.
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FHS - Cara Jesse
Hopping into the Future | Program materials | 2800 Students Impacted

This project expands the Jackrabbit JUMP (Jackrabbits United in Meaningful Planning) initiative to celebrate and promote College, Career, and Military Readiness through themed displays, recognition events, and Future Ready day activities. By highlighting student achievements and fostering a culture of post-secondary planning, the program strengthens awareness and engagement across the campus and community.

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FHS - Faith Granville
Digital Learning Integration | Classroom library and materials | 150 Students Impacted

This project enhances English instruction through collaborative literature circles, interactive notebooks, digital literacy tools, and expanded classroom libraries to deepen reading, writing, and analytical skills for 150 students. By integrating TEKS-aligned strategies and diverse texts, the initiative fosters critical thinking, creativity, and engagement in literary exploration.  
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FHS - Tiffani Curtis
Focused Minds, Calm Hearts: Empowering Students Through Sensory Support for Success | Sensory Support Kits | 2850 Students Impacted

This project provides sensory tools, calming resources, and structured supports to help students manage anxiety, ADHD, and emotional regulation challenges. By fostering focus, reducing behavioral disruptions, and promoting emotional stability, the initiative enhances student engagement and academic success.  
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FHS - Benjamin Bulgherini
FTC & Forney Jackrabbits Robotics | robotic equipment and mission elements | 20 Students Impacted

This proposal funds the continued growth of the FTC Robotics program, enabling 200+ students to design, code, and build competitive robots while collaborating across STEM, business, and art disciplines. Through hands-on engineering, UIL competitions, and mentorship of younger robotics students, the initiative fosters innovation, leadership, and long-term sustainability of Forney ISD’s STEM pipeline.  
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FHS - Trisha Williamson
Mic Up: Empowering Student Voice with Microphone Balls for Collaborative Classrooms | Microphone balls | 60 Students Impacted

This project funds soft, throwable wireless microphones (Qballs) to amplify student voices and enhance participation in English 2 classrooms. By promoting equitable discussion in Socratic seminars and collaborative activities, the initiative builds confidence, listening skills, and engagement in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment.  
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FLA - Christi Lind
ASPIRE program | sensory tools | 44 Students Impacted

This proposal requests to provide students in the ASPIRE program with sensory tools that promote regulation, focus, and independence through positive sensory experiences. By creating a sensory-friendly environment that supports engagement and emotional control, the project enhances student learning, self-advocacy, and alignment with Forney ISD’s core values of purpose, integrity, and student-centered growth.  
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Griffin - Lindsay Reinke
Achieving Success for All – K–4 RLA Support | Okapi Phonics Decodable Intervention Sets | 826 Students Impacted

This project requests to purchase two Okapi Phonics Decodable Intervention Sets to support 826 K–4 students with research-based phonics and decoding instruction. By providing systematic, TEKS-aligned literacy materials, the initiative aims to close reading gaps, improve foundational skills, and ensure long-term literacy growth across grade levels.  
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Griffin - Tanya Paredes
Ketchup on Reading | decodable books | 20 Students Impacted

This project provides a diverse set of high-quality decodable books for 1st-grade students to strengthen phonics, fluency, and confidence through systematic, phonics-based reading practice. By fostering collaboration, engagement, and a love of reading, the initiative supports Forney ISD’s literacy goals and reinforces foundational early learning skills.  
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Griffin - Tyjia Thomas
STEM Kits | STEM kits | 800 Students Impacted

This project provides a collection of hands-on STEM kits—including Hand2Mind STEM Bins, Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, and Lakeshore engineering sets—to engage 800 students in design, problem-solving, and inquiry-based learning. By integrating these interactive resources across grade levels, the initiative promotes curiosity, collaboration, and foundational STEM skills aligned with Forney ISD’s future-ready mission.  

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Griffin - Michelle Ibarra
Empowering Student Innovation | writing, phonics, and stem tools | 160 Students Impacted

This project provides first-grade classrooms with writing, phonics, and STEM tools—such as sentence stem builders, interactive boards, and hands-on building kits—to foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation. By integrating technology and experiential learning, the initiative supports differentiated instruction and Forney ISD’s mission to cultivate curiosity and future-ready learners.  
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Henderson - Brittany Taylor
Language Builder Reading and Writing Readiness Intervention Kit | Language Builder Reading and Writing Readiness Intervention Kit | 43 Students Impacted

Purchases a Language Builder Reading and Writing Kit to develop foundational literacy and writing skills through sensory and differentiated instruction.  
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Henderson - Bradly Shaver
Communication Builds Community | Children’s picture books + Story props | 120 Students Impacted |  

The Speech Therapy Team is committed to building a comprehensive communication program that meets the diverse needs of all students. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment where speech therapists, teachers, and students work together.
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Henderson - Theresa Coleman
STEM Grant | STEM Kits | 40 Students Impacted

This project funds science, technology, engineering, and math resources for three ECSE-4 special education classrooms to introduce foundational STEM learning to Pre-K students. By providing hands-on, engaging experiences that promote curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving, the initiative empowers young learners to build critical skills and confidence early in their educational journey.  

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Henderson - Madison Creekpaum
Hatching Hawk Scientists! | Science Kits for Kindergarten | 150 Students Impacted

This proposal funds six hands-on science kits to bring the Kindergarten curriculum to life through inquiry-based, tactile learning experiences. By transforming passive instruction into active exploration, the project fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery among Forney ISD’s “Little Hawks.”

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Henderson - Theresa Coleman
listening center | Books & CD's | 12 Students Impacted

This project funds materials to create a permanent listening center that allows both verbal and non-verbal students to enjoy audiobooks, follow along with printed texts, and build literacy and language skills. By providing independent access to stories, the center supports inclusion, emotional regulation, and a love of reading for all learners.  
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Henderson - Shannon Thompson
Hands-On Math for Kindergarten: Rekenreks for All 6 Classrooms | rekenreks | 150 Students Impacted

This proposal funds 150 student rekenreks and six teacher demonstration rekenreks to strengthen number sense, counting, and early math fluency for over 150 Kindergarten students. By providing equitable, hands-on tools for visual and tactile learning, the project supports foundational numeracy development and inclusive instruction for all learners.  
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Henderson - Karen Howard
OC in a Box 2.0 - More Experiences. More Dreams. More Possibilities. | Program Materials | 595 Students Impacted | 

We seek to extend the impact of our previously awarded grant by acquiring additional supplies and expanding the reach of the OC in a Box initiative at Elementary.
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Henderson - Brittany Taylor
ARIS Stage Learning Curriculum | IPad Minis | 11 Students Impacted

Adds iPad Minis to support digital access and engagement for students using the ARIS Stages Learning Curriculum in special education classrooms.  
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Henderson - Toni Martin
Big book collection for Pre-K students | Large print books | 66 Students Impacted

This project funds a set of large-print big books to enhance group reading experiences, improve focus, and build print awareness for Pre-K students. By making words and illustrations accessible to all learners, the initiative supports early literacy, comprehension, and interactive storytelling in the classroom.  
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Jackson - Hope Oriabure-King
Bump It Up Wall | Giant Magnetic Notebook Paper | 157 Students Impacted

This proposal funds materials to create a classroom “Bump It Wall,” a visual rubric-based tool that helps students track and improve their writing through clear performance levels. Using giant magnetic notebook papers for hands-on editing and collaboration, the project makes writing instruction more interactive, engaging, and growth-focused.  
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Jackson - Jeanne Brady
Driving through Newton's Laws with Pocket Lab G-Force Sensors | sensor cars | 880 Students Impacted

This project funds Pocket Lab G-Force Sensors for over 880 middle school students to explore Newton’s Laws through hands-on experiments, crash tests, and motion analysis. By integrating real-world STEM technology into science labs, the initiative enhances engagement, supports TEKS alignment, and inspires curiosity-driven learning.  

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Johnson - Renee Ruedlinger
Letters That Lift | Letters and mailing materials | 66 Students Impacted

Launches “Letters That Lift,” a handwritten letter initiative to build stronger school–home connections and celebrate student growth.  
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Johnson - Kelly Schmitz
Cub Discovery Days: Exploring, Creating, and Growing Together | materials and supplies necessary for weekly enrichment activities | 60 Students Impacted

This project funds an after-school enrichment program for 60 Pre-K through 4th grade students, offering weekly hands-on art and science activities that promote creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Running October through May, the program aligns with TEKS standards and provides a sustainable, engaging outlet for exploration and learning beyond the classroom.  
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Johnson - Shannon Flowers
Level Up Learning: Small Group Success in 4th Grade Reading & Math | materials needed to run small group stations | 60 Students Impacted | 

This project will strengthen student achievement in both reading and math by supporting small group instruction in my 4th grade classroom. Funds will be used to create engaging, flexible, and organized learning stations for targeted intervention and enrichment.
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Johnson - Elise Pratt
Poster Maker | Perfecta 2400 STP poster maker | 719 Students Impacted

Purchases a campus poster maker to empower teachers to create instructional visuals, event signage, and community engagement materials.  
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Johnson - Jamie Ball
Heggerty Hero Headquarters: First Grade Spelling Tiles | Heggerty Magnetic Spell Tiles | 120 Students Impacted

Adds Heggerty Magnetic Spell Tiles to enhance phonics and spelling instruction for first graders through multisensory engagement.  
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Johnson - Andrea Moss
SPED | Touch screen computers | 45 Students Impacted

Provides touchscreen Chromebooks to special education students, improving accessibility and engagement through direct interaction.  
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Johnson - Leslie Thomas
Project: Green Spaces for Bright Futures | calm-down corner or green space | 723 Students Impacted | 

Establish a calm-down corner or green space in each classroom as a designated area for emotional regulation. Students today face rising levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, which impact their academic performance and well-being.
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Johnson - Kelly Redding
Empowering Student Engagement Through the Ron Clark Academy House System | spirit items, interactive games, staff engagement materials, and confetti cannons | 723 Students Impacted


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Johnson - Andrea Moss
Sensory-supportive classroom | Sensory Items | 10 Students Impacted

This project funds sensory tools and equipment for a self-contained special education classroom serving Kindergarten and 1st grade students with autism, speech impairments, and other developmental needs. Recommended by the school’s Occupational Therapist, the initiative will create a sensory-rich environment that fosters emotional regulation, focus, and inclusion—helping students feel calm, safe, and ready to learn.  
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Johnson - Kaylie Peterson
Grow Getters - Garden Club | Garden items | 15 Students Impacted |

This project establishes a student-led Garden Club that engages learners in hands-on gardening, sustainability, and community connection. Through activities such as planting, soil preparation, and recycling projects, students will learn responsibility, environmental stewardship, and the joy of growing and nurturing life from the ground up.  
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Jones - Lacey Wright
The (Campus) News Network | Production Studio Content Creation Tool Kit | 850 Students Impacted

Launches a student-led digital storytelling program where students create, film, and edit original projects guided by faculty mentors.  
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Jones - Hadia Miller
Intermediate dance curriculum | LED lights and supporting equipment | 200 Students Impacted

This project equips the intermediate dance program with portable LED lights and supporting equipment to teach students lighting design, production, and storytelling. By blending dance and technology, students will gain hands-on experience in creating performance atmospheres that enhance choreography, creativity, and collaboration while aligning with Fine Arts TEKS.  

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Jones - Andrea Moore
Enhancing Reading Comprehension Through Novel Study Guides in Grades 5-6 | Literature Kits | 800 Students Impacted | 

This project will fund 20 Literature Kits with novel study guides and companion books to strengthen literacy instruction for up to 800 students in grades 5–6. The resources provide structured comprehension, vocabulary, and discussion tools that promote higher-order thinking, improve test performance, and foster confident, engaged readers.
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Jones - Jillian Grindele
Magnetic Blocks for Hands-On Volume Learning! | magnetic building blocks | 425 Students Impacted

Supplies magnetic blocks to teach 5th-grade students about volume through hands-on, visual, and spatial reasoning activities.  
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Jones - Barbara Smith
Build our logical thinking | Games | 831 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding to provide hands-on materials that strengthen students’ logical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking during intervention and extension periods. These tools will help students think creatively, recognize number patterns, expand vocabulary, and improve performance on learning checks, CFAs, MAP, and STAAR assessments.  
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Jones - Jennifer Carter
Math intervention materials | Math Lesson Bundles | 500 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding to equip 34 classrooms with essential math intervention materials that engage students in problem-solving, critical thinking, and skill reinforcement. These tools will help fill learning gaps, strengthen number sense and vocabulary, and improve student performance on learning checks, CFAs, MAP, and STAAR assessments.  
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Jones - Jennifer Carter
Reading and Math intervention | TEKS-based board games | 830 Students Impacted

This project requests funding to provide 34 classrooms with engaging Reading and Math intervention and extension materials that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and vocabulary growth. These resources will help fill learning gaps, extend student understanding, and drive improvement across learning checks, CFAs, MAP, and STAAR assessments.  
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Jones - Whitney Bridwell
Enhancing Student Engagement and Behavior through a Classroom Economy Program | Play money | 500 Students Impacted


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Jones - Paige Yeldell
The Case for Outdoor Whiteboards | Whiteboards | 500 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding to install sustainable outdoor whiteboards that transform traditional instruction into engaging, open-air learning experiences. By connecting students with nature, these whiteboards promote creativity, focus, and collaboration—reducing behavioral redirects by 50% while enhancing well-being and academic engagement.  
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Jones - Payton Marsh
Captured by the Jayhawks | camera equipment | 15 Students Impacted

This project requests funding for professional camera equipment to empower yearbook students to capture school life in real time, applying photography, journalism, and design skills to create authentic, student-led publications. The equipment will also foster collaboration with the announcements crew, promoting teamwork, creativity, and future-ready skills through sustainable, hands-on learning.

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Lewis - Adriana Aguilar
Building communication one skill at a time | Manipulatives, games, flashcards | 135 Students Impacted

Provides diverse therapy tools for speech-language programs to support articulation, comprehension, and social communication skills.  
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Lewis - Grachy Alvarez Pravia
A Learning Makeover | Classroom Transformation Materials | 154 Students Impacted

Requests funding for classroom resources benefiting 154 students; STEM or hands-on learning tools.  
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Lewis - Rocio Garcia
School Garden | Garden items | 754 Students Impacted

Funds a school garden project to teach food security, sustainability, and nutrition to students at a Title I campus.  
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Lewis - Jelica Porter
Crafting Learning, One Cut at a Time | Cricut machines | 700 Students Impacted |

I am requesting funding for two Cricut machines to enhance student learning through innovation, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Elementary students thrive when given opportunities to apply learning in creative, tangible formats.
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Lewis - Raquel Martinez Tovar
Move, Focus, Grow: Supporting Early Learners Through Flexible Seating | Flexible seating | 24 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding to provide flexible seating options—such as wobble cushions, cube chairs, and sensory rocking chairs—for Early Childhood Special Education students to improve focus, self-regulation, and engagement. These tools will create a supportive, movement-friendly classroom environment that fosters social, academic, and emotional growth while reducing off-task behaviors.  
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NFHS - Janay Norvell
Movement and mindfulness resources | Movement and mindfulness resources | 450 Students Impacted

Establishes a movement and mindfulness space within the MTSS program to promote emotional regulation, focus, and mental health for at-risk students.  
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NFHS - Taylor Jeffs
Forensic Anthropology | Forensic Bones Set | 300 Students Impacted

Funds a Forensic Anthropology teaching set to support hands-on anatomy and science education for middle and high school students.  
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NFHS - Kerry Morgan
collaborative learning stations | portable whiteboards | 240 Students Impacted

Provides portable whiteboards and markers for medical terminology students to collaborate, engage, and reinforce learning through hands-on activities.  
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NFHS - Krystal Burdine
STEM Exploratorium | STEM Pathways Lab | 802 Students Impacted

This project will establish an inclusive STEM Pathways Lab at the Freshman Campus, providing hands-on, project-based learning in engineering, robotics, and data science while intentionally engaging underrepresented students in STEM. By fostering creativity, collaboration, and career readiness, the lab will serve as a gateway to innovation and equity—bringing Forney ISD’s core values to life through meaningful, future-ready learning experiences.  
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NFHS - Natasha Raibon-Sheppard
Mural Project | Artist Fees | 3000 Students Impacted

This project engages high school Painting and Art I students in designing and painting a large-scale mural on campus, transforming a school wall into a lasting symbol of creativity and community pride. Through collaboration, public art ethics, and hands-on experience with professional artist mentorship, students will develop real-world artistic, teamwork, and communication skills—culminating in a public unveiling and portfolio exhibition.  
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NFHS - Brittany Offord
(Mascot) on the Beat Masterclass Classes: Connecting Students and Media Through Civic and Social Engagement | Camera & Equipment | 80 Students Impacted | 

Equips journalism students with video and photo cameras for storytelling “Masterclasses” that enhance media literacy and community engagement.  
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NFHS - Debra Bollin
Sensory combination motor lab/calming room | Sensory items | 55 Students Impacted

This project will establish a dual-purpose sensory space that serves as both an active motor lab and a calming environment, supporting high school students with disabilities through strength-building, coordination, and emotional regulation. Designed specifically for older learners, this innovative space bridges a critical gap in sensory support—promoting independence, focus, and well-being in a developmentally appropriate setting.  
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NFHS - De'Andrea Smith
improve the enrollment process | ipads | 3000 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding for 3–5 iPads to enhance the student enrollment process by giving staff and families on-site access to essential platforms like Avela, Skyward, and transcript systems. The devices will improve efficiency, support accurate attendance tracking through digital sign-ins, and ensure a smoother, faster experience for parents and students during peak enrollment periods.  
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NFHS - Emmalee Fishman
The Poultry Palace | poultry production equipment | 200 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding to equip the new Poultry Palace with industry-standard poultry production tools, providing Forney ISD agriculture students hands-on experience in livestock management, business operations, and food science. By replacing makeshift equipment with professional resources, the program will enhance learning, expand student opportunities, and inspire future careers in agriculture and agribusiness.  
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NFHS - Krystal Burdine
Makerspace support | Cricut Maker | 802 Students Impacted

This project will add a Cricut Maker to the Freshman Campus Maker-space, empowering students to design and create hands-on STEAM projects that merge creativity with real-world problem-solving. By fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusion across multiple disciplines, the Cricut will serve as a catalyst for student engagement, collaboration, and future-ready skill development.

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OC - Michael Schmidt
Expanding Student Automotive Training with A/C Recovery & Recycling Technology | Robinair 34788NI-H | 75 Students Impacted | 

Purchases an A/C recovery and recycling machine for the student-run auto shop, expanding real-world technical training and environmental responsibility.  
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OC - Carl Hess
3D Pens for Art Program | 3D Pens | 250 Students Impacted

Introduces 3D pens in art classrooms to merge creativity and technology, fostering innovation and hands-on design experiences for 250 students.  
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OC - Ashleigh Turk
Enhancing Teacher Preparation through Classroom Books | books | 65 Students Impacted |  

As an Education and Training teacher, I am seeking funding to purchase a diverse collection of books for my classroom. These resources will play a pivotal role in enriching student learning later this year when they design and deliver lessons incorporating selected books.
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OC - Shelbie Prado
Practicum of Entrepreneurship INCubator Pitch Competition | seed funding | 60 Students Impacted

This project seeks $3,600 in seed funding to support student innovation within the Practicum of Entrepreneurship program, enabling top teams to develop prototypes, conduct market research, and prepare for the INCubator Pitch Competition. By combining mentorship, business planning, and real-world application, the initiative empowers 50–60 juniors and seniors to transform ideas into viable ventures—building leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial skills aligned with Forney ISD’s Future Ready Milestones.

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OC - Amiee Berry
Picture This: Real-World Learning | DSLR cameras | 140 Students Impacted

This project requests to purchase four DSLR cameras, reducing the 4:1 student-to-camera ratio and allowing real-time application of photography instruction. The additional equipment will expand students’ hands-on learning, empower them to serve the school and community through visual storytelling, and prepare them with professional skills for future creative and technical careers.  
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Rhea - Kimberly Kelly
The World in My Hands | Merge Cube | 639 Students Impacted | 

Bring the power of 3D to teachers and students through Merge Cube. Software allows students to experience science and STEM concepts in an enhanced, 3D format designed to bring concepts to life through the use of software and a physical cube.
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Rhea - Kimberly Kelly
You light up my life! | Cicuit Kits | 375 Students Impacted | You light up my life! 

This project provides students with hands-on circuit materials to deepen their understanding of electricity and energy concepts through real-world application. By building and experimenting with circuits, students will strengthen problem-solving skills and bridge the gap between theory and practice in a fun, engaging way.
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Rhodes - Andres Andrade
Expanding Cultural Horizons Through Ballet Folklórico | Ballet Folklórico skirts | 30 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding to purchase Ballet Folklórico skirts for Intermediate dance students, integrating traditional Mexican dance into classroom instruction and performances. By exploring regional music, costume, and storytelling, students will develop technical dance skills while deepening their cultural appreciation and celebrating diversity through the arts.  
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Smith - Lashundra Duffy
Sewing Club | sewing machines, tools, and basic supplies | 60 Students Impacted

Launches a Sewing Club for 5th–6th graders to teach life skills, creativity, and sustainability through hands-on projects.  
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Smith - Sally Waite
RLA 5 and RLA 6 classrooms | Scholastic Scopes magazines | 600 Students Impacted

Funds Scholastic Scope Magazines for 5th–6th grade reading classes to improve comprehension, analysis, and engagement with nonfiction texts.  
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Smith - Chakari Morgan
Shark Nation Cheer Essentials | cheer mats and cheer signs | 40 Students Impacted

This project requests funding for cheer mats and cheer signs to promote safety, confidence, and school spirit among Cheer Club members. The equipment will provide a secure training environment for stunts and tumbling while enhancing student engagement and community pride at games, assemblies, and district events.  

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Smith - Kimberly Onofre
Cooking club | cooking equipment | 55 Students Impacted

This project will establish a hands-on Cooking Club at Intermediate School to teach students how to prepare healthy, affordable meals while fostering life skills and nutritional awareness. Designed to support a Title I campus community, the club empowers students to make better food choices, reduce reliance on processed foods, and share healthy habits with their families.  
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Smith - Brittney May
Building Bright Futures: LEGO Learning for All | LEGO Sets | 25 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding to launch and expand the Intermediate School LEGO Club, providing students with hands-on opportunities to explore STEM concepts through creative building, collaboration, and problem-solving. By supplying LEGO sets and materials, the club will foster innovation, teamwork, and equitable access to engaging, project-based learning for all students.  
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Themer - Belinda Bowman
Capturing Excellence: Equipping Yearbook, Broadcast Journalism, and Art | four Canon EOS R50 mirrorless cameras | 600 Students Impacted

This project requests funding for four Canon EOS R50 mirrorless cameras to enhance Middle School’s Yearbook, Broadcast Journalism, and Art programs, giving students access to professional-grade tools for photography and video production. By integrating this technology, students will produce authentic, high-quality work, build digital portfolios, and develop real-world media and arts skills aligned with TEKS standards.  

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Virtual - Stacy Ryan
The Virtual Academy program | portable nets, scooters, and cooperative games | 500 Students Impacted

This project will enhance the Virtual Academy’s on-campus experience for grades 5–12 by providing new fitness and cooperative learning equipment to support academic tutoring, social connection, and physical wellness. Through active, small-group sessions that balance academic rigor and emotional well-being, students will engage in meaningful, high-impact learning that supports the whole child.  
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Warren - Cheryl Havard
Spanish program | Spanish language books | 250 Students Impacted

This project seeks to purchase 250 Spanish-language books to support students across all proficiency levels, particularly advanced Spanish 2 learners. By increasing access to authentic reading materials, the initiative will strengthen language acquisition, promote literacy, and deepen cultural connection through meaningful engagement with the target language.

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Warren - Meredith Willis
Poster Maker for US History and School-wide Use | large-format poster maker and accessories | 750 Students Impacted | 

The History Department, in partnership with the school-wide faculty, requests a grant to purchase a large-format poster maker and accessories. This innovative tool will be utilized to transform the teaching and learning of United States History, providing a powerful medium for students.

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Warren - Cody Russell
Jazz Band arrangement | Jazz Band arrangement of Bobby Caldwell's song "What You Won’t Do for Love.” | 40 Students Impacted

Commissions jazz arranger Rick Stitzel to create a custom band arrangement of “What You Won’t Do for Love” for middle school musicians.  
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Warren - Devorah McGee
The C³: Crafting Character and Community program | Program materials | 25 Students Impacted

This project integrates creativity, collaboration, and curriculum by engaging 7th-grade students in hands-on crafting projects that reinforce ELAR and Math TEKS through design, budgeting, and presentation. By creating wearable and personalized items, students build communication, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial skills while fostering teamwork, character, and community connection.

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Willett - Katherine Coleman
Everything Quirkles Bundle | Quirkles Science Set | 44 Students Impacted

Purchases Quirkles Science Kits for preschoolers to explore foundational STEM and literacy through engaging experiments.  
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Willett - Tami Barlow
Beyond the Page: Hands-On Learning for Dyslexic Thinkers | multisensory instructional materials | 50 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding to provide multisensory instructional materials aligned with the Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA) to support dyslexic students through tactile, visual, and movement-based literacy learning. By integrating hands-on phonics tools and kinesthetic activities, the program will enhance reading fluency, confidence, and academic growth for economically disadvantaged learners.

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Willett - Amanda Grant
Math Manipulatives in the Classroom | Math Manipulatives | 180 Students Impacted

This project requests to purchase math manipulatives that help 4th-grade students deepen their understanding of core math concepts through hands-on exploration. By integrating tactile learning tools, the initiative will strengthen conceptual understanding, support diverse learners, and foster engagement, problem-solving, and collaboration across the classroom.  
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Willett - Brianna Morris
Calm-down box | Calm-down items | 825 Students Impacted

Creates calm-down boxes in 60 classrooms to help students self-regulate emotions, reduce disruptions, and promote mental well-being.  
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Willett - Heather Traylor
Igniting Imaginations: Transforming Pre-K Learning Centers | open-ended toys, backdrops, and manipulatives | 44 Students Impacted | 

This project enriches Pre-K classrooms with open-ended toys, backdrops, and manipulatives aligned with the CIRCLE Curriculum. By introducing immersive elements like life cycle puzzles, pretend play sets, magnetic builders, and sensory ramps, we create dynamic spaces.
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Wilson - Brenda Casas
Guided Phonics | Phonics Set | 50 Students Impacted

Requests a Guided Phonics and Beyond Bundle to strengthen literacy and phonics instruction for bilingual students and track growth through assessments.  
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Wilson - Melissa Garcia
Igniting a Passion for STEM: An Immersive Indoor Planetarium Experience | mobile, full-dome planetarium presentation | 900 Students Impacted

Brings a mobile planetarium presentation to campus to immerse 900 students in interactive, curriculum-aligned space science learning.  
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Wilson - Vanessa Olguin
Building Bridges with Book: Fostering Bilingualism and Social-Emotional Learning | book collections | 887 Students Impacted | 

This project seeks funding to provide bilingual SEL book collections for 45 classrooms, benefiting 887 students at a dual language campus where nearly 80% are native Spanish speakers. By integrating Spanish and English SEL books into classroom calm corners, the program promotes biliteracy, emotional regulation, and cultural affirmation—helping students build empathy, confidence, and a stronger sense of belonging.

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Wilson - Troy Hawkins
Play the Orff Way | two soprano xylophones | 875 Students Impacted

Adds soprano xylophones and carts for Wilson Elementary to expand access to Orff-style music instruction and individual student practice.  
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Wilson - Silvana Baumann
Foundations for the Future: Empowering PreK Students Through Creative, Purposeful Play | Sensory, Construction/STEM, and Pretend and Play | 100 Students Impacted

This project seeks funding to enhance Sensory, Construction/STEM, and Pretend & Play centers with high-quality, durable materials that promote communication, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Serving over 100 PreK students annually, these enriched learning spaces will nurture curiosity, empathy, and foundational skills that prepare young learners for future academic and personal success.  
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Wilson - Briana Salinas
Engaging 3rd Grade Learners Through Themed Study Prep Days | decorations, snacks, crafts, and engaging activities | 150 Students Impacted

This project will fund creative, themed review days—such as STAAR Camp, Glow Day, Candy Land Day, and Lava/Luau Game Day—to make academic preparation exciting and interactive for third graders. By combining learning with hands-on activities, decorations, and themed materials, the initiative will boost engagement, motivation, and mastery of key concepts ahead of STAAR testing.  
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