Classroom sets of Scholastic Storyworks magazines are being ordered for a 5th-grade class at Lexington to enhance student engagement and meet common core standards. These magazines offer a mix of fiction and nonfiction, along with access to online resources such as videos and read-alouds, supporting differentiated instruction. Teachers plan to utilize whole group reading and discussions to deepen comprehension.

Importantly, the initiative aims to extend learning beyond the classroom by encouraging students to bring magazines home, fostering family involvement in reading. This approach seeks to make nightly reading more enjoyable and meaningful for students and their families.

The after-school Battle of the Books program aims to nurture a passion for reading and strengthen literacy skills among students in grades 2-5. Through America's Battle of the Books, students in grades 3-12 read selected books and collaborate in teams to compete in engaging, game-style battles that test their comprehension, much like Family Feud.^th grade.                
Grant funding will be allocated to purchase book sets for students and cover annual memberships for each participating grade, ensuring access to both the book titles and official competition questions. This initiative provides both resources and motivation for students to become enthusiastic, skilled readers.

This project introduces hands-on materials like magnets, simple machine kits, and an electricity lab to support exploration of forces and motion in an elementary STEAM classroom. Students from Kindergarten to 5th grade will engage in inquiry-based experiments to investigate concepts such as pushes, pulls, gravity, and magnetism, building foundational physical science knowledge.^thThe activities encourage predictions, observations, and data collection, while promoting collaboration and real-world problem-solving.

By providing equitable access to interactive STEM experiences, the project aims to increase student engagement and understanding of NGSS physical science standards at Lexington Elementary School. 6^th Grade Workbooks, and copies of the novel Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova. These students are on IEP’s and benefit greatly from structured, engaging summer learning resources. The goal is to prevent summer learning loss, reinforce key academic and social skills, and support a positive transition to middle school.

The project aims to enhance the Lexington Elementary library by acquiring new books, including updated biographies, non-fiction sports titles, and additions to popular series for all students.

This initiative is designed to spark greater interest in reading among Lexington Elementary students, offering them a diverse selection tailored to their personal interests. By providing engaging and relevant reading options, the project seeks to foster imagination and holistic growth, ensuring every student can be excited about reading and to benefit academically and personally from an enriched library collection.

The Lexington Eagles Running Club is an intramural program for TK-5 students, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays in the mornings during fall and spring. Around 70 students per session walk or run for 25 minutes, tracking laps with Fitness Finders. Students earn tokens and charms for milestones, receive awards, and celebrate at session's end.

Parents often join, and the club participates in the Jingle All The Way fun run each December, with scholarships available. The program promotes exercise and goal setting, inspiring many students to continue running in middle and high school.

The Superflex curriculum is a well-regarded social/emotional program in the Occupational Therapy field, particularly beneficial for students in the elementary Structured Learning Center (SLC), who require more restrictive educational environments due to behavioral issues. These students may experience escalations that can lead to harm.

Superflex introduces a superhero who helps students understand and manage their emotions by confronting "Unthinkable" villains, such as Glassman, who triggers overreactions. Through engaging stories and practical strategies, the curriculum teaches students increased self-awareness and emotional regulation, equipping them with tools to handle challenging behaviors effectively within the SLC setting.

Coweeman Middle School aims to strengthen student connections through awareness events like Red Ribbon Week, Mental Health Awareness Week, and Unity Day. To boost engagement, the school seeks support for an instant-print camera and film, enabling students to capture and display meaningful moments. The "Capture Kindness" initiative promotes wellness, positive choices, and belonging by turning photos into affirmations.

The camera will be used year-round for events, celebrations, and counseling activities, with success measured by participation, feedback, and the impact of displayed photos that foster pride and open conversations among students and staff.

Coweeman Middle School's counseling program offers essential support for students facing academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and attendance challenges through small groups and individual sessions. The program ensures students' basic needs by providing snacks and celebrating achievements with small treats, fostering a welcoming environment. Family engagement is prioritized with monthly Coffee with the Counselor events, promoting open dialogue and community connection.

By integrating student and family supports in one grant, the initiative encourages participation, strengthens school-family relationships, and builds a consistent, supportive framework for student well-being and success.

This project introduces 6th-8th grade Special Education Resource Room students to two novel studies: The Phantom Tollbooth and Amal Unbound. Using classroom sets and Teachers Pay Teachers resources (TPT), students will engage in reading, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities aligned with ELA standards and IEP goals. The initiative aims to boost reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing fluency, while fostering engagement and confidence.

Through novels' themes, students will also develop empathy, social-emotional skills, and critical thinking, making meaningful connections between literature, literacy growth, and life lessons to empower struggling readers.

The Helping Huskies Thrive project supports students school-wide, concentrating on tier 2, tier 3, and special education groups. It addresses social-emotional needs by offering emotional and behavioral assistance, primarily through social-emotional centers---the husky hideout and husky recharge center. The project aims to proactively help students who are often dysregulated in class, providing snacks and movement breaks to aid emotional regulation and focus, plus resources for those who miss breakfast.

The initiative fosters positive school-student relationships, ensuring all students feel supported and valued. Needed supplies include shelf-stable snacks and trampoline rebounder boards for each center.

The math department aims to purchase one final classroom set of a specific calculator model to standardize calculator use across all high school math classes. This ensures every student, regardless of their math course, has consistent access to the same calculator, which is the only model permitted on University of Washington exams.

Additional calculators will be kept in reserve for replacements, eliminating the need for students to buy their own if theirs fail. This approach supports equitable learning opportunities and prevents device-related barriers, helping all students focus on skill development rather than technology differences.

Kelso High School is prioritizing career readiness for the Class of 2026 by ensuring all seniors have essential identification documents for employment: a valid Washington State driver's license or ID card and a Social Security card. Teachers will verify these items in Hilander Homeroom.

Seniors missing documents should use provided links to obtain replacements---Washington State ID cards cost $54 and Social Security card replacements are free. These documents are necessary for job applications, employment verification, financial aid, and college forms. The grant will assist students who cannot afford the required identification.

The Kelso High School Library is launching a new reading contest to encourage students to explore a variety of genres and non-fiction. Currently, students tend to stick to their preferred genres, such as romance for girls and horror or humor for boys. The library's fiction collection includes nine genres: mystery, romance, fantasy, adventure, humor, historical fiction, realistic fiction, science fiction, and horror.

For every genre or non-fiction book read, students earn a chance in a drawing for prizes each trimester. Those who read all genres and non-fiction are eligible for a $100 gift card grand prize which will be funded through the KPSF Grant.

Spanish-speaking students frequently face unique challenges transitioning from high school to college, often as first-generation Americans or graduates. Many come from low-income backgrounds and may lack a clear vision for their future in higher education. This grant initiative aims to address these barriers by guiding students through the LCC onboarding process, supporting them in taking the CLEP test to earn college credits, and providing a personalized campus tour.

These steps are designed to boost students' confidence, connect them with valuable resources, and help them envision themselves succeeding in post-secondary education, ultimately paving the way for their academic and personal growth.

This grant covers the costs for students to take post-secondary assessments like the ACT, SAT, and PSAT, especially when fee waivers aren't available or students don't qualify but still need financial help. By removing financial barriers, it enables students to access testing needed for scholarships and college applications.

Testing is offered at KHS for grades 9-11, with PSAT costs ranging from $14 to $18 per test and SAT/ACT at $68. The grant targets low and middle-income families, ensuring students can participate in these essential opportunities for their future plans.

The Staff Snack Cart is a joint initiative between the Leadership class and the Special Education Social Skills Class, designed to develop essential life and job readiness skills. Students work together to manage inventories, create ordering lists, handle money, and practice communication by interacting with staff during snack sales held on Fridays. Special education students are paired with leadership students, fostering inclusion and collaboration.

The project is supervised by a speech-language pathologist, special education teacher, and leadership teacher. The overall goal is to prepare students for future employment and help them become successful, positively contributing to their community.

The KVA Clay and Art Collective offers hands-on ceramics and art workshops to students, especially those with limited in-person learning due to online education. By integrating creativity, real-world skills, history, culture, and technology, the project aims to foster student confidence and collaboration. Twelve workshops will teach varied ceramic techniques while utilizing digital tools for design.

The initiative seeks to bridge the divide between online and real-world experiences, support at-risk and diverse learners, and strengthen community connections. Ultimately, it aims to enhance student engagement and make a meaningful impact on academic and personal growth.