2025-2026 Classroom Grants

2025-2026 School Year Grants

“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” – Japanese Proverb

Outdoor Natural

Science Class

In October we were able to provide a small grant to Lora Strange who teaches Outdoor Natural Science classes at Kuna High School. The grant provided some of the funding needed for 120 students to take a field trip to the MK Nature Center, run by Idaho Fish and Game. While on this field trip students learned about the history of the MK Nature Center. Once a landfill, then a baseball stadium, and finally a centennial gift from the Morrison Knudesen Foundation in 1990, when it began it's transformation into what is now the MK Nature Center.

Stream ecologists, field biologists, Idaho Master Naturalists, and wildlife educators showed students how to collect, identify, and count macroinvertebrates; the actual practice of stream and river monitoring, regularly performed by scientists.

After a brief history provided by Idaho Department of Fish and Game, students were broken out into two groups . One group walked the nature paths of the MK Nature Center and completed a scavenger hunt that educated students about the various wildlife that live in the nature center. The other group of students joined the experts in the river for hands on learning of river monitoring activities.

It was an honor to be invited to join the students on the field trip and speak with several of them about the opportunity to participate in the field trip and be a student in Mrs. Strange's class. Students shared several common themes in their responses. When asked why the selected this science class, responses included it that it sounded like a fun class and they liked the idea of being outside of the classroom while learning. Students who enjoy hunting and fishing shared that the class material increased their knowledge about the environment where they engage in their outdoor activities, and that it has been interesting to learn about fish identification as well. In addition to being a fun class, students expressed appreciation for the hands on learning opportunities that create a deeper connection to the material they are learning. It was enjoyable to speak with an exchange student from Brazil about her learning experience in Idaho and how Idaho autumn compares to Brazil.

Thank you to Mrs. Strange for the opportunity to support your teaching and your student's learning experiences through this field trip!

Ross Elementary

Mission.io

January was a very busy month and we couldn't be happier about that!

We received a grant request from Ross Elementary School that would fund a full version of Mission IO, a STEAM program designed for classrooms. Teachers pick a mission and assign students into teams. Missions are student lead which teaches them leadership skills as well as collaboration, problem solving, and healthy competition.

When students heard the words "Mission IO" you could feel the excitement in the room. They tried to contain their audible excitement but it was very obvious they LOVE completing missions together. When asked why they like it so much, several of them shared the really enjoy learning how to work together and become a team. They enjoying having to make decisions that will allow them to "steer" the ship in the right direction.

We are thrilled we could help provide this curriculum enhancing program and cannot wait to see the how it improves outcomes for the students in Ms. Sweet and Mrs. Angle's classrooms!

Thank you for allowing us to support the students in the Kuna School District

The Kuna Education Foundation supports teachers through Classroom Grants. Teachers submit a grant application identifying the ways they would like to improve learning outcomes for their students. In the request, they are asked to include district goals the grant would support.

Crimson Point Kindergarteners will soon get to participate in Literacy and Legos, a hands on experience hosted by Treasure Valley business, Bricks & Minifigs. Each session includes a themed story time followed by a hands-on make-and-take build that students get to keep.

We are so excited for the opportunity to support reading, literacy, STEM, problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills, as well as equity and access for all students by bringing this experience to the kindergarteners at Crimson Point.

We'll be there when they get to learn and build and we'll be sure to share pictures!

Because of you, we can do what we do. Connecting resources to inspiration!

We welcome sponsorships or donations support Classroom Grants like Literacy and Legos!

Fremont Middle School

Robotics Club

There are so many programs available to Kuna students today, that weren't available just 10 years ago. Many of these programs do not receive any financial support from the District or State level due to funding shortfalls. Thankfully there are teachers like Karissa Goodsell who work after school hours and on weekends to inspire students.

Ms. Goodsell heads up the Robotics club at Fremont Middle School. Students learn collaboration, problem-solving, and apply critical thinking in a hands on environment. They compete in tournaments on the weekends in addition to working on their robot Rex after school. Rex has been built to collect items and is remote controlled. The students program the electronics in addition to building the actual machine. The Robotics club along with Rex advanced to State competition in their very first year of Robotics Club. When speaking with some of the participants, their future goals included mechanical and electrical engineering!

There is so much happening in our schools to help Kuna students be #FutureReady

We were honored to provide a grant to help them with some of their competition fees. Good luck Fremont Robotics Team and Ms. Goodsell.

Crimson Point

Music Theater of Idaho - Frozen

Teachers in the Kuna School District consistently look for ways to make learning impactful for students. When presented with the opportunity to have third grade students attend Music Theatre of Idaho's production of Frozen, the teachers wanted to make it happen.

That's where the Kuna Education Foundation came in. Mrs. Davis submitted a Classroom Grant request and upon review the Board said Let Them Go, to the tune of Let it Go. We are so excited to be able to help create this learning experience for third graders at Crimson Point.

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