Since 2009, the Methacton Education Foundation has proudly helped fund the innovative proposals of Methacton staff - which has led to transformative programming at every grade level.
GRANTS AWARDED BY YEAR
Fall 2024 Grants
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$40,000 Technology and Engineering Classroom Makerspace Upgrades for Innovation (Methacton High School)
Technology upgrades, including powerful CAD desktops, a multi-material 3D printer, and a large format printer, will transform the Technology and Engineering Education classroom into a hub for innovation and student-led projects, fostering essential skills for future STEM careers.
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$20,000 Planer for Tech Ed Class (Arcola)
A modern planer with updated safety features will benefit students in STEM, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities by providing hands-on experience on industry-standard equipment, preparing them for future vocations or home-hobbyist woodworking.
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$15,000 Back Pack Program (All Schools)
The Backpack Program aims to provide essential food supplies to students in need across all schools.
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$14,500 Outdoor Education (Skyview)
The Outdoor Ed program is a transformative, two-day and one-night experience, fostering environmental connection, responsibility, and stewardship through discovery, critical thinking, and teamwork.
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$5,000 3D Printer for Maker Space (Worcester and Eagleville)
Elementary school libraries can foster creativity and learning by incorporating 3D printers into their maker spaces, offering students a hands-on tool to bring their imaginative designs to life.
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$5,000 Entrepreneur Program (Methacton High School)
Uncharted Learning's Entrepreneurship Business Program empowers students to develop essential skills and a growth mindset through hands-on experiences, fostering their entrepreneurial spirit and preparing them for future success.
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$3,500 Hydroponic Farm (Methacton High School)
Continued support of the high school hydroponic farm/ This provides students with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, STEM concepts, and the future of food production, all while growing fresh produce for the school or community.
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$2,200 Hands-On Robotics Kits (Methacton High School)
This grant funded robotics kits for Methacton High School's Robotics, providing reusable resources to kickstart hands-on learning in STEM.
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$1,600 ACTFL World Language Convention (Staff Support)
MEF sponsorship sends Methacton language teachers to the ACTFL World Language Convention for professional development, enhancing curriculum review and bringing innovative practices to the classroom.
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$1,000 Support for Science Fair Students (Methacton High School)
Funding is needed this spring to send Methacton High School Science Fair students to the PJAS State Competition at Penn State, where they can present research, compete for awards, and potentially win scholarships.
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$1,000 STEM Innovation Forensic Labs (Methacton High School)
Continued support will allow Methacton High School's STEM Innovation Forensic Labs to provide cutting-edge, hands-on forensic science experiences that engage students and deepen their understanding of STEM principles.
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$500 Electric Car Club (Methacton High School)
Continued support will enable the Electric Car Club at Methacton High School to showcase their innovative designs and inspire younger students
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$25,000 STEM Fab Lab
The Methacton FAB Lab empowers students, teachers, and the community to learn by doing. This STEM space uses cutting-edge tech (3D printing, lasers!) to tackle real-world problems and foster creativity and collaboration.
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$5,000 Horizon Project (Arcola)
Continued support of the Horizon Project will ensure that the planetarium remains a vibrant hub for astronomical exploration and STEM education, inspiring students and the community to reach for the stars.
