BULLARD, Texas — Forty innovative learning projects and programs will be funded at Bullard ISD thanks to over $72,000 in grants from the Bullard Education Foundation.
The foundation visited all six Bullard ISD campuses on Tuesday to distribute the funds to teachers. One of the projects will allow every first grade classroom to use incubators to hatch baby chicks in the spring to learn about animal life cycles.
First-grade teacher Merritt Stewart was excited to receive the funding for flexible seating options to support all learning styles in her classroom. She is also excited for the chick incubator project.
“Thank you, Bullard Education Foundation, for supporting us and making learning so much fun," Merritt said.
Other projects are sensory learning, class field trips, hoverboards, robotics, sign language, learning enrichment games, reading activities and more.
“We are thrilled to be able to donate more than $72,000 back to Bullard ISD campuses this morning, a testament to our dedicated fundraising efforts over the past year,” Bullard Education Foundation President Courtney Willis said. “Watching the surprise and joy on our teachers’ and students' faces as they learn about new programs made possible by these grants is heartwarming. We couldn't achieve this incredible feat without our amazing community, and we are excited to see the positive impact these funds will have on our students and classrooms."
As part of the special occasion, the Bullard High School Panther Band drumline and BHS cheerleaders joined BEF members and district administrators in the hallways while surprising educators.
“It is always a fun day when the Bullard Education Foundation delivers grants on campuses,” Bullard ISD Superintendent Dr. Jack Lee said. “These innovative classroom projects and opportunities would not be possible without BEF grants, and we can’t wait to see our teachers put them to use in their classrooms. In Bullard ISD, we have a strong support system in our community. Days like Grant Delivery Day remind us how much our community cares about our students’ success.”