The Chillicothe Education Foundation is helping bring new learning opportunities to classrooms across the district through its 2026 Spring Mini Grants. This spring, the Foundation awarded a total of $3,333.76 in grant funding to support innovative projects that enhance instruction, student engagement, and hands-on learning.
“These mini grants are a meaningful way to directly support our teachers and students,” Dr. Dan Wiebers, Superintendent and Chillicothe Education Foundation member said. “Each project represents creativity, commitment, and a focus on helping students learn in exciting and memorable ways.”
2026 Spring Mini Grant Winners
The following educators were selected for Spring 2026 Mini Grants:
Carly Carey, 10th Grade English, Chillicothe High School
“EOC...It's Easy As 1 2 3 ...EOC Review With Me” — $310.39Kathy DeBoer, 6th Grade Ancient History, Chillicothe Middle School
“Bringing Ancient Egypt to Life: Classroom Book Study for 6th Grade Ancient History” — $389.70Rachael Wheeler, 9-12 Grade Social Studies, Chillicothe High School
“The World at our Fingerprints” — $725.00NaTosha Comstock, 3rd Grade, Chillicothe Elementary
“Constant Cognative Chaos When You Could be Crocheting” — $448.67
(Patty Palmer Award)Rebecca Gilliland, 5th Grade, Chillicothe Elementary School
“Learning on Wheels” — $870.00Madelyn Wilford, 5th Grade, Chillicothe Elementary School
“STEM Exploration Lab: Microscopes nd Eart & Space Investigation Kits” — $590.00
We are very grateful for the Chillicothe Education Foundation’s generousity and it's efforts to strengthen learning experiences districtwide by providing resources that help teachers expand instruction beyond traditional classroom materials.
