It’s exciting when we can provide readers with a follow-up to a previous story–especially when the story is having a direct impact on Apex students! When we introduced the Apex Public School Foundation (APSF) and co-founders Barbara Conroy and Stephanie Mitchell in early 2019, the nonprofit and its Board of Directors were tirelessly raising funds to advance their vision:
“To provide or fund programs, not included in the WCPSS district budget, that will enhance learning opportunities for students and/or educational training and resources available to educators in areas including, but not limited to, academics, the arts, technology and enrichment.”
We’re happy to share that the Apex Public School Foundation recently celebrated its first teacher grant awards! Nine applications were submitted last fall through a formal process and the Foundation was able to fund six of them.
Kristy Buchanan, APSF Communications Chair, shared with us that “over 5,800 students throughout Apex will be impacted by these grants which support programs in areas including STEAM, ELA, Agriculture & Culinary Arts, and Career & Technical Education.” In the APSF press release, Apex Mayor and APSF Board member Jacques Gilbert said, “This is an exciting time for our foundation because we get to see a tangible and positive impact on our local schools… We were encouraged by the dedication, collaboration, and innovation that was represented in each and every application that crossed our path.”
For detailed information about the Apex Public School Foundation and its grant application winners, or if you’re interested in volunteering or donating to APSF, visit www.helpapexschools.org. Follow “apexpsf” on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
