Classroom Supply Center
This grant will help establish a classroom supply center to help maximize instructional time. The items in the supply center will be: pens, pencils, paper, highlighters, rulers, and other academic necessities. History has shown that students transitioning from elementary school struggle with the responsibilities of being prepared while moving from class to class. This can […]
Advanced Weather Station
WeatherBug Schools is a unique program that combines a fully automated weather tracking station with online learning tools to deliver a fascinating educational experience for middle school students. The Middle School Science program has been using the program to collect weather data for a number of years using a designated laptop. This grant will allow […]
Disseminating Information
This grant will allow the Middle School to upgrade the technology by which information is disseminated to the student population through the installation of an LCD flat panel in the main Middle School hallway along with the Safari Montage kiosk technology. Currently, important dates, reminders, and information are announced through the school’s intercom system and […]
Technology in Science Curriculum
The NPEF has been responsible for much of the recent technology in the science classrooms. Vernier science probes and LabQuest handhelds purchased through previous NPEF grants have been implemented very successfully. With the district’s curriculum placing a greater emphasis on authentic performance tasks, they have provided students with the opportunity to quickly acquire real-time data […]
International Festival
The International Festival is a bi-annual event that offers a simulated world tour for students and the community. In the past, this event has drawn over 800 people and provided multi-cultural experiences for travelers of all ages. Live performances of traditional dancing and drumming have been an exciting feature of this program and countries from […]