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Teacher Grants

Classroom needs beyond the budget

Each fall, teachers and staff apply for educational materials and supplies not covered by their yearly budget. The Foundation reviews every request and funds most of them, working with the school board to cover as many as possible.

The Foundation also gives $7,250 a year in club and activity grants.

granted since 2012, including club and activity grants and four large projects: the $33,182 school wifi and network upgrade (2013), the $16,313 auditorium lighting board system (2023), the $14,215 Kingman Gym sound system (2024) and the $16,500 automotive alignment machine (2026)

Grants awarded by year

Teacher grantsClub & activity grants ($7,250 a year)

Each bar shows the year the teacher grants were awarded. Grants are awarded in the spring for the next school year (for example, the 2026 grants fund the 2026-27 school year). The grand total also includes four large projects: the $33,181.79 upgrade of the school’s wifi system and network routing capacity (2013), the $16,313.30 auditorium lighting board system (2023), the $14,215 Kingman Gym sound system upgrade (approved October 2024) and the $16,500 automotive alignment machine (2026).

Teacher Grants by Year

Grants in detail

Choose a year to see every teacher grant the Foundation funded.

Club & Activity Grants

$7,250 a year for student clubs

Every year the Foundation funds clubs, activities and service groups across OTHS, so students can take part in more than what the school budget covers. Clubs shown in red link to their Facebook page or website.

Clubs and activities

Funding for activities throughout the school year

Service clubs and groups

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