Grants
Past Recipients
Fall 2021 Grant Recipients
For over a decade, the Westerra Credit Union School Grant Program has supported local students and teachers. The program, which has awarded over $500,000 in grants since its inception in 2010, strives to enhance students’ experiences at school.
Thank you for your entries. The following schools received grants from Westerra Credit Union:
27J Schools
Brighton High School - Classroom garden and gardening enrichment for students
Henderson Elementary - Art supplies for art therapy sessions
Prairie View Middle School - Materials for Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) students
Prairie View High School - Indoor gardening materials for ProStart students who earn college credit, meet graduation requirements and often go on to join the professional culinary workforce
Denver Public Schools
Asbury Elementary - Laptop replacement chargers for otherwise inoperable equipment
Beach Court Elementary - Music and art materials used in arts after-school enrichment program
College View Elementary - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion materials to support the arts and music program
Denver Public Schools Garden of Youth - Supplies for students to plant, maintain and harvest produce over the summer at eight school sites
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Middle School - Indoor garden to show students the benefits of sustainable farming
Eagleton Elementary - Parents/student math night where students receive bags based on the Math Work Place (game) that each grade level plays with students
Kepner Beacon Middle School - Cozy Corner safe classroom space for students experiencing anxiety or depression
The Manning School - Vocabulary.com to impact students' vocabulary acquisition and overall excitement for vocabulary
McMeen Elementary - Cozy Corners/Safe Spaces for all classrooms
Oakland Elementary - Cozy Corners/Safe Spaces for all classrooms
West High School - Supplies to create action figures that help students relate to their racial heritage and identity
Douglas County Schools
Chaparral High School - Anatomical models of the human head, kidney, and lungs year after year to enhance learning and dissections in the classroom
Iron Horse Elementary - Take Space/Cozy Corners/Safe Places in classrooms for students with anxiety or depression
Mesa Middle School - Cozy Corners/Safe Spaces for classrooms
Northridge Elementary School - Cozy Corner safe classroom space for students experiencing anxiety or depression
Rock Canyon High School - MinIon sequencer kit to facilitate current research project, as well as future sequencing projects within biotechnology program
Sedalia Elementary - Learning Ally speech-to-text app that provides students with text at the student’s grade level
Summit View Elementary - Equipment for Fun Fitness Friday — all classes go outside and are active for the first 30 minutes of every Friday
Jeffco Schools
Brady Exploration School - Plants and planting supplies for school greenhouse and garden for students to learn how to grow, propagate, care for, and sell houseplants and garden plants
Deer Creek Middle School - Creation of a coffee cart business for the Significant Needs program to incentivize students to support kindness, community and positive actions for others and/or the school
Dakota Ridge High School - Modernizing and upgrading library collection to reach today's student readers
Devinny Elementary - Cozy Corner safe classroom space for students experiencing anxiety or depression
Drake Middle School - Replacement violin bows for otherwise unplayable instruments
Campbell Elementary - Books to support Social Emotional Learning curriculum and diversity to better represent student population
Connections Learning Center - School supplies to students experiencing truancy, expulsion, repeated suspensions — and for those in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Elk Creek Elementary - Replenishing recess activity bins
Fletcher Miller Special School - Public Address (PA) system for students with special needs, including those with hearing loss
Foster Dual Language PK-8 - Recess equipment for students
Golden High School - Machine and paper to create stickers and decals designed by students — they will print and cut their own designs, and accept clients from other school groups, clubs, classes and organizations
Green Mountain High School - Assist students who are working in AMPED (Algebra, Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship and Production) to apply algebra skills while running the school’s Printing and Gear Shop
Hackberry Hill Elementary - Cozy Corner safe classroom space for students experiencing anxiety or depression
Jefferson Academy - Supplies for Human Anatomy and Physiology classes
Jefferson County Public Schools - Therapeutic special services supplies to teach social learning, social language, social problem solving and communication
Jefferson County Public Schools - Testing platforms for students with a suspected disability of Autism Spectrum Disorders and language disorders
Jefferson County Public Schools Student Engagement Office - Snacks for students who are struggling with chronic absenteeism or who are at-risk of, or have dropped out of, school
Lakewood High School - School supplies for students in the 9th grade ACE program
Lawrence Elementary - Take-home books gifted to low-income students
Little Elementary - Spark program to increase physical movement curriculum for positive breaks
McLain Community High School - Heat press for school business program that runs the spirit store and provides merchandise for all students and staff, helping students learn how to run a business from the ground up
Montessori Peaks Academy - After-school programs to sponsor underprivileged students who are unable to afford to attend their desired enrichment activities due to financial difficulties
Moore Middle School - Supports the Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club, created for students to have a place where they feel safe and where they belong
Oberon Middle School - Helps fund a variety of Proactive Community Building Circles hosted by teachers
Peck Elementary - Cozy Corner safe classroom space for students experiencing anxiety or depression
South Lakewood Elementary - Community garden where students will be able to learn in an outdoor classroom, and will apply STEAM learning with science, technology, engineering, arts and math
Summit Ridge Middle School - Team building activities to improve relationships between teachers and students
Stott Elementary - "Take Home Book Bags" for every student in kindergarten through second grade
Stott Elementary - Materials and technology for Tinker (STEM) Lab
Welchester Elementary - Story Champs Program to strengthen academic language through storytelling
Wheat Ridge High School - Emergency buckets for every classroom with essential items for students in a lock-down situation
Wheat Ridge High School - Materials for Special Education team speech/language therapy
Spring 2021 Grant Recipients
Westerra has awarded 47 grants for the unique Spring 2021 school year, for extremely valuable and worthwhile causes. Thank you for your entries. Our next submission period will be in Fall 2021. We are honored to support our schools in helping students work toward academic and personal success. The following schools received grants from Westerra Credit Union:
Denver Public Schools
Asbury Elementary - New charging cords and cables for technology equipment
Bryant Webster Dual Language School - New Social-Emotional Learning resources
CMS Community School - Build a studio space where young artists can begin to explore and develop their creativity
Denver Green School - Sealable compost bins for classrooms to learn the science behind composting
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College Middle School - Purchase robotics equipment and pay robotics tournament fees
Ellis Elementary School - Resources to accelerate reading intervention K-3 students
Goldrick Elementary - Create Art on the Go tubs for Kindergartens to have the same resources at school, and remote
Isabella Bird Community School - Books and tools to support emotional regulation
Kaiser Elementary - Virtual learning activity materials
Marie L. Greenwood - Equipment for middle school sports
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School - Purchase a multi-grade phonic awareness curriculum and decodable books
Morey Middle School - Art supplies for a clay/ceramics program
Northeast Early College - Create a school garden with multiple department uses in soil improvement, food production and engineering
Northfield High School - Build out the visual arts department with DSLR cameras
Skinner Middle School - Build ADA accessible raised garden beds and purchase a scale to record the weight of all items from the garden that are donated to the local food bank
Slater Elementary School - Purchase gardening equipment for our community garden
Stedman Elementary School - Purchase technology adapters and cords
Odyssey School of Denver - Build a sustainable garden to promote pollinator health and to provide healthy food to families in need
Thomas Jefferson High School - Funds will be used to reinvigorate the garden to support summer job skill development programming
Douglas County Schools
Arrowwood Elementary - Supplies for our vegetable learning garden and pumpkin patch
Clear Sky Elementary - Recess equipment
Flagstone Elementary School - Fix broken instruments, provide new music and curriculum
Franktown Elementary - Create literacy packs to support early and struggling learners
Heritage Elementary - Create legacy tiles for 6th grade art to be permanently displayed at the school
Pine Lane Elementary - Supplies needed for Why Try, a social-emotional learning curriculum
Renaissance Expeditionary Magnet School - Supplies to support the Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and PE programs
Rock Ridge Elementary - Consumable student workbooks that go with the Language! Intervention curriculum 4th Edition
Sage Canyon Elementary - Supplies to enrich the art program
Jeffco Schools
Arvada High School - Update school library to include music that is more representative of diverse artists
Carmody Middle School - Start Book Clubs centered around bridging the diversity gap
Chatfield Senior High - Develop restaurant skills for special needs students
Elk Creek Elementary - Headsets for students
Everitt Middle School - Crime scene kits to allow students to go through the process of many crime investigation techniques
Foster Dual Language PK-8 - Start a student broadcasting platform to highlight school events
Fremont Elementary School - Create a Makerspace/STEM Lab in our school library
Governor's Ranch Elementary - Purchase items for Breakout Boxes to enhance STEM learning
Jefferson County Open School - Add a more diverse selection of books to update our classroom libraries
Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School - Attendance incentives
Kendallvue Elementary - Art supplies to support all grades
Molholm Elementary School - Purchase the BrainBall System for the physical education department
Parmalee Elementary - School garden/outdoor learning lab
Ryan Elementary - Purchase diversity and inclusion books for our school library
Shelton Elementary School - Create STEM kits to make science curriculum connections through literature
Thomson Elementary - Magnetic phonics tiles will provide explicit support with spelling instruction for all students
Summit Ridge Middle School - Learning Breaks activity kits
The Summit Academy South - Build a seed-to-table program
Warder Elementary School - Decodable texts for independent and small group reading
2020-2021 Grant Recipients
Westerra has awarded 98 grants for the 2020-2021 school year for extremely valuable and worthwhile causes. We are honored to support our schools in helping students work toward academic and personal success. The following schools received grants from Westerra Credit Union.
Aurora Public Schools
East Middle School - Adding "Little Free Libraries" around four schools
Exceptional Student Services - Preschool toys/games that target academic skills parents can use remotely
Gateway High School - Electronic sheet music for band and orchestra students
Cherry Creek Schools
Ponderosa Elementary - Family Literacy Nights
Denver Public Schools
Bryant Webster Dual Language ECE8 - Natural play accessories for the playground
Cory Elementary - Microphones to help teachers project their voices
Denver Discovery School - Equipment and uniforms for a Drumline Band
Eagleton Elementary - Positive behavior and parent engagement incentives
Farrell B Howell ECE8 - Pay to play sport fees and equipment
Florence Crittenton High School - Parenting education program materials
Florida Pitt Waller K-8 - Pay to play sports fees
Hamilton Middle School - Sports uniforms, pay to play fees
Isabella Bird Community School - Headphones for remote learning
John Amesse Elementary - Fire 7 tablet
John F Kennedy High School - PE equipment for students with disabilities
Lincoln Elementary - Culturally responsive books for the library
Marie L. Greenwood Academy - Headphones for in-person and remote learning
Maxwell Elementary - Renovate the school garden with perennial fruit and vegetable plants
McAuliffe Manual Middle School - Pay to play sports fees
McGlone Academy - Sports equipment for recess and pay to play sports fees
McKinleyThatcher Elementary - Access to Unique Learning System for students with disabilities
McMeen Elementary - Social emotional anti-bully prevention curriculum
PREP Academy - Thanksgiving basket drive for students
Samuels Elementary - Culturally responsive library books
Slavens Elementary - Pay to play sports fees and medical equipment
Southmoor Elementary - Curriculum supplies for gifted/talented students
Stedman Elementary - Safety and health resources for safe in-person learning
STRIVE Prep RISE - New basketballs for boys and girls sports programs
STRIVE Prep SMART - Storage units for the school resource room
STRIVE Prep Westwood - Whiteboards and dry erase markers for math classes
STRIVE Prep Montbello - Science project backpacks for remote learning
Summit Academy - Books to support a more culturally responsive library
Thomas Jefferson High School - Positive behavior support program
West Early College - New culturally responsive titles for the school library
William Roberts ECE8 - Recess play equipment
Douglas County Schools
DCS Montessori Charter - Global Studies class for middle school students
Frontier Valley Elementary - Classroom audio equipment
Sedalia Elementary - Online resources for struggling readers
Jeffco Schools
Jeffco Schools - Materials that target daily supports for all Jeffco students with autism
Addenbrooke Classical Academy - Science simple machine kits for small group activities
Allendale Elementary - Art supplies for both in-person and remote students
Arvada K8 - Technology equipment for remote learning
Bear Creek K8 - Recess play equipment
Bell Middle School - Positive behavior incentives
Blue Heron Elementary - Headphones for online music class
Campbell Elementary - Flexible seating options
Collegiate Academy Colorado - Noise cancelling/bluetooth headphones for students with sensory needs
Creighton Middle School - Health and safety items for band equipment
Dakota Ridge High School - Career Explore prerequisite classes
Deer Creek Middle School - New recess equipment
Dutch Creek Elementary - Beebots learning robots
Emory Elementary - Headphones for students
Evergreen High School - Online vocabulary program
Everitt Middle School - Lapel mics for closed captioning software for hearing-impaired students
Fairmount Elementary - Recess equipment
Falcon Bluffs Middle School - Writing and sewing supplies for character books
Foothills Elementary - Supplies for Science kits
Glennon Heights Elementary - Lexia software for reading assistance
Green Gables Elementary - Virtual experiences to support class curriculum
Green Mountain High School - Video production equipment for announcements
Jeffco Virtual Academy - Positive behavior incentives
Jefferson Academy Elementary - Bluetooth speakers and battery powered portable organ for the music department
Kendallvue Elementary - Robotics kits to engage students in STEM activities
Kendrick Lakes Elementary - Positive behavior incentives
Lawrence Elementary - Art supplies for remote students
Leawood Elementary - Intervention materials for students behind grade level in reading
Lincoln Academy Charter - Reading and writing resources
Lukas Elementary - Hands on manipulatives to reinforce math skills
Lumberg Elementary - Suicide prevention programming resources
Mortensen Elementary - Music suppies, ukuleles and mini pianos
Oberon Middle School - Bluetooth headsets to improve instruction communication
Parmalee Elementary - PE class equipment
Ralston Valley High School - Health and safety items for the band department
Rocky Mountain Academy/Evergreen - Hummingbird premium robotic kits for technology curriculum
Rocky Mountain Deaf School - STEM resources to support hands-on activities
Secrest Elementary - Microphones for teachers
Shaffer Elementary - Online math platform with manipulative resources
Shelton Elementary - Microbit and simulations for Science
Sheridan Green Elementary - Video equipment to show lessons for in-person and remote learners
Sobesky Academy - Reading and writing resources
South Lakewood Elementary - Positive Behavior Intervention System
Stevens Elementary - STEM/STEAM materials for remote learners
Stony Creek Elementary - New speaker system for music department and school gatherings
Stott Elementary - Engineering enrichment activities for classrooms
Swanson Elementary - Social emotional safety areas with sensory bins
The Manning School - Social emotional learning resources
Thomson Elementary - Manipulatives for new math program
Two Roads Charter School - Headset mics for theatre department
Ute Meadows Elementary - Supplies for a multisensory writing program
Van Arsdale Elementary - Microphone headsets to wear under masks
Vanderhoof Elementary - Positive behavior incentives
Vivian Elementary - Two Chromebooks
Wayne Carle Middle School - Culturally diverse books
West Jeff Middle School - English and Reading resources for students with disabilities
West Woods Elementary - Teacher microphones
Witt Elementary - Chromebooks
Westminster Public Schools
John E Flynn A Marzano Academy - Math Manipulatives for in-person and remote learning
2019-2020 Grant Recipients
Westerra has awarded 100 grants for the 2019-2020 school year for extremely valuable and worthwhile causes. We are honored to support our schools in helping students work toward academic and personal success. The following schools received grants from Westerra Credit Union.
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora West College Prep Academy - Books for the sheltered literacy class
Gateway High School - Music instruments
Denver Public Schools
Academy 360 - Elective learning materials
Asbury Elementary School - Headphones for student use
Barnum Elementary - Robotic and LEGO learning sets
Bryant Webster Dual Language - Art supplies for the Young Artist Club
Cheltenham Elementary - Art supplies, clay, glaze, kiln
Cole Arts and Science Academy - Resources for Problem Based Learning space
Colfax Elementary School - Outdoor Ramps Exploration set to support engineering skills
Denison Montessori - Art supplies to create an outdoor mural depicting the Montessori tenets of Independence, Creativity and Nutrition
Denver Discovery School - Books and supplies for Poetry Presentations
Denver East High School - Scholarships for the Marketing DECA Program
Denver Green School - Athletic uniforms and equipment
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School - Green house building materials
Denver School of the Arts - Reading materials encouraging kids to be bilingual
DSST: Montview - Supplies for a hybrid reading and art integration program
Escuela Valdez - Supplies for STEAM buckets to be used during exploration time
Florence Crittenton School - Books for new parents and children's books
Goldrick Elementary - Recess equipment
Grant Beacon Middle School - Athletic equipment, pay to play fees and CPR safety resources
Grant Ranch School - Materials for Destination Imagination
Green Valley Elementary - Uniforms and hygiene products
Gust Elementary School - Adolescent biology class resources
Hallett Academy - Community garden supplies
Hamilton Middle School - Sports fee, uniforms, equipment
John amesse Elementary - Headphones for audio reading lessons
John F Kennedy - PE equipment for adaptive and Unified Sports programs
Kepner Beacon Middle School - Ceramics program equipment
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy - Sports fee and equipment
Lena Archuleta Elementary - Games and activities for afterschool clubs
Marie L. Greenwood Academy - Athletic equipment for middle school sports
Math/Science Leadership Academy - Resources to create a Maker's Space for STEM activities
McAuliffe International School at Smiley Campus - Athletic fees
McGlone Academy - Foundational reading and writing resources
Newlon - Lego/robotic STEM kits
North High School - Human eye model and skeleton
Northeast Early College - Self driving vehicle for Robotics
Oakland Elementary - iPad for stopmotion animation videos
Place Bridge Academy - Brain Sensing Headbands for meditation and mindfulness
Skinner Middle School - Amps for the music program
Slavens School - Resources for Photography class and yearbook
South High School - AP Literature books
Teller Elementary School - Mini society store
Thomas Jefferson High School - Reading material for English classes
University Park Elementary - Enrichment program resources
West Leadership Academy and West Early College - Sports uniforms and equipment
Douglas County Schools
Castle Rock Middle School - iPad and software for STEM projects
Cloverleaf Enrichment School - Interactive history curriculum
Frontier Valley Elementary - Sensory stations for use with SSN students and their 4th grade buddies
Mesa Middle School - Leveled readers for ESL program
Northridge Elementary School - Sports equipment to provide activities during wellness breaks
Pine Lane Elementary - Binoculars for Scientific classes to observe, explore and record the natural world around them
Renaissance Secondary School - Supplemental Spanish curriculum
Sagewood Middle School - Recycle bins to reduce the school’s impact on landfills
Sedalia Elementary - Learning Alley supplemental reading program for the entire school
Soaring Hawk Elementary - Technology equipment for the special needs department
Trailblazer Elementary - Recreational activities for students with/without disabilities to use together
Jeffco Schools
Arvada High School - Chimes for the music department
Arvada West High School - Uniforms for the Sparkle cheerleading program
Bear Creek High School - Adaptive furniture for students with Developmental Disabilities
Bell Middle School - Science supplies to support the cells to organism unit
Belmar School of Integrated Arts - Sound system for community outreach nights
Bradford North - STEM development materials
Carmody Middle School - Classroom ecosystems; ant farm, terrariums
Chatfield Senior High School - Social emotional learning software and workbooks
Columbine High School - Binoculars for the school Feeder Watch program
Drake Middle School - Materials for family STEAM night
Edgewater Elementary - Beebot educational robots
Evergreen High School - Tower garden growing system
Foothills Elementary - “Opportunity to participate fund” so all kids have access to activities
Foster Elementary - Books for monthly reading challenges
Gifted/Talented Department - Gifted and Talented resources for under-severed schools
Golden High School - Disc golf set for after school and intervention time
Green Gables Elementary - Books and auction items to support economic unit "market day"
Green Mountain High School - Softball uniforms
Hutchinson Elementary - Sound system and STEM project materials
Transition Services -Rose Stein - Vocational and life skills curriculum
Jefferson County Open School - Books for the school wide Battle of the Books Competition
Ken Caryl Middle School - Drumsticks for a cardio drumming program
Kendrick Lakes Elementary - STEM projects for 3rd graders
Kullerstrand Elementary - Social emotional resources to promote self-regulation
Lakewood High School - Theatrical resources; costuming, lighting, scenery
Lasley Elementary School - Reading resources
Lumberg Expeditionary Elementary - Social emotional learning bench for playground
Meiklejohn Elementary - Sensory hallway stickers and resources to reduce student anxiety
Parmalee Elementary - Supplies for Day without Hate rocks
Patterson International - Books in several languages to increase linguistic diversity
Pomona High School - Library table moving sliders and idea paint to support collaboration
Rocky Mountain Deaf School - STEM resources
Sheridan Green Elementary - Prizes for the positive behavior program Gator Gotcha’s
Sobesky Academy - Discovering 9 countries supplies including materials for a totem pole
Swanson Elementary School - Social emotional 7 mindsets curriculum
The Manning Options School - Science equipment and supplies
Thomson Elementary - Social emotional learning resources
Warren Tech North - Supplies to teach sports medicine
Wayne Carle Middle School - Books for small group engagement
West Jefferson Middle School - Games to explore 19th century history
Westgate Elementary - Social emotional reading resources
Littleton Public Schools
Options Secondary Program - Culturally diverse books
Mapleton Schools
York International - Scientific calculators for use in Science class
2018-2019 Grant Recipients
Westerra has awarded 102 grants for the 2018-2019 school year for extremely valuable and worthwhile causes. We are honored to support our schools in helping students work toward academic and personal success. The following schools received grants from Westerra Credit Union.
Aurora Public Schools
Action Learning Center - P.E. equipment for all grades
Gateway High School - Music for the band, orchestra and choir
Denver Public Schools
Asbury Elementary - Dry erase boards and construction paper
Bear Valley International - Athletic participation scholarships
Colfax Elementary - Social emotional learning curriculum
Denver Center for International Studies, Baker - Theater program supplies and tools
Denver Discovery School - Sports uniforms
Denver East High School - DECA program materials
Denver Green School - Athletic and PE equipment
Denver Justice High School - Athletic equipment and participation scholarships
Denver School of the Arts - Sheet music and instrument repairs
Eagleton Elementary - Materials to build a stronger parent/school partnership
Fairview Elementary School - Bike locks and art supplies for afterschool program
Farrell B. Howell - Athletic equipment
Florence Crittenton High School - Parenting education program materials
Florida Pitt Waller - Athletic participation scholarships
Holm Elementary - Storage shed for outdoor PE equipment
Isabella Bird Community School - Gifted and talented math program supplies
John F. Kennedy High School - Computer accessories for heart rate monitors for adaptive PE
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy - Athletic participation scholarships
Lincoln Elementary School - STEM resources- robots, Legos
Lowry Elementary - Gifted and talented program supplies
McAuliffe International School - Athletic equipment
McGlone Academy - Athletic equipment
McKinleyThatcher Elementary School - Social emotional library
McMeen Elementary School - Plants and trees for the community garden
Morey Middle School - Athletic participation scholarships
Munroe Elementary School - Positive behavior intervention system
Noel Community Arts Middle School - Positive behavior intervention system
North High School - Learning/Culture Community resources
Oakland Elementary - After school athletics program
Sabin World Elementary School - "Girls on the Run" program
Skinner Middle School - PE and recess equipment
Stephen Knight Center Early Education - Bikes and helmets for recess
Teller Elementary School - STEM project materials
Thomas Jefferson High School - Novels for English class
West Leadership High School - Art supplies for classroom learning project
Whittier ECE8 - Culture Committee resources
Douglas County Schools
Arrowwood Elementary - Irrigation system for the school garden
Bridge Program - Supplies to simulate basic activities for students with disabilities
Highlands Ranch High School - 3D printer material
HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op - Uniforms, sports equipment, science and career fairs
Northeast Elementary - Subscriptions for TIME for Kids to incorporate current events
Northridge Elementary -Sensory table and other items for social emotional classroom support
Plum Creek Academy - iPad cases
Renaissance Secondary School - Online assessment tool for reading
Saddle Ranch Elementary School - Reading resources
Soaring Hawk Elementary - Printer for the Student Support team
South Ridge Elementary School Agriculture club - Supplies for chicken coop and garden
Thunder Ridge High School - Benches for the garden area
STEM Academy, Highlands Ranch - School Beautification Club art supplies
Jeffco Schools
Allendale Elementary School - Art supplies
Arvada High School - Career and Exploration Class resources
Bear Creek High School - Supplies to simulate working or being in a restaurant for special needs students
Bell Middle School - Frog dissection materials
Bradford K8 - Science Lab supplies
Brady Exploration School - Foam flooring for the yoga area to encourage mindfulness
Carmody Middle School - Interactive games to simulate real word science systems
Colorow Elementary - Hands-on math learning activities
Creighton Middle School - Band instrument repairs for the Middle School, and five area Elementary Schools
Deane Elementary - P.E. equipment for all grades
Dennison Elementary - Sports balls for the playground, for all grades
Devinny Elementary - Shared music Library for Green Mountain area Elementary Music programs
Dunstan Middle School - 3D printers for the Science department
Dutch Creek Elementary School - Social Emotional learning curriculum
Edgewater Elementary School - STEM activity supplies to support problem-based learning
Eiber Elementary & Glennon Heights Elementary – (Joint) Social Emotional resources
Emory Elementary - Grade level books and materials for reading
Foothills Elementary - Social Emotional resources
Foster Elementary - FOSS Science kit in Spanish
Golden View Classical Academy - Art supplies
Governor's Ranch Elementary School - STEM Expo station supplies
Hutchinson Elementary - Mixed block play kit for Kindergarten recess
Jeffco Public Schools - Script Library for the Jeffco theatre departments
Jefferson High School - Wrestling program
Kendrick Lakes Elementary - Online activity resources for the Kindergarten classes
Lakewood High School - Strength Finders Assessment material for Career/Options class
Lasley Elementary - Robotic supplies for Coding Class
Lawrence Elementary - Book Creator software for all grade levels
Mandalay Middle School - License for the IXL Learning System and music department resources
Molholm - Non-fiction, grade level reading books
Moore Middle School - Art supplies to create murals at school, and classroom projects
Mortensen Elementary - Computer accessories for special needs classrooms
Parmalee Elementary - Outdoor art area: obstacle course, musical instruments
Patterson International - Fiction and non-fiction book sets for each grade
Powderhorn Elementary - Art supplies
Secrest Elementary School - Online activity resources for all grade levels
Shelton Elementary - Classroom books, white boards
Sierra Elementary - School-wide reading program
Sobesky Academy - Workbooks to support Math, English and Science in special needs classroom
South Lakewood Elementary School - Art supplies to create murals at school, and classroom projects
Stevens Elementary - Art supplies for project-based learning to build bird houses and Parent resource materials for the Community/Family Center
Summit Ridge Middle School - Renew Rainforest room in the school lobby
Two Roads Charter School - Science lab supplies
Vivian Elementary - Mindfulness curriculum
Wayne Carle Middle School - Reading material for small Book Clubs
Littleton Public Schools
Heritage High School - Tower garden system for Botany Club and Biology class
John Wesley Powell Middle School - Microscopes for Science Class
Options Middle School - Electronics experiment kits
2017-2018 Grant Recipients
Westerra has awarded grants to 100 schools for the 2017-2018 school year for extremely valuable and worthwhile causes. We are honored to support our schools in helping students work toward achieving academic and personal success. The following schools received grants from Westerra Credit Union.
Aurora Public Schools
Academy of Advanced Learning - MP3 players to hear lessons and themselves reading
Altura Elementary - Implement an afterschool STEM program for the entire school
Aurora Central - ESL resources for students new to English
Dalton Elementary - 4th & 5th Grade reading materials to increase engagement
Park Lane Elementary School - High quality children's literature for Kindergarteners
Denver Public Schools
Bear Valley International School (Henry) - Sports equipment
College View Elementary - Classroom projector
Collegiate Preparatory Academy - Pathway to Healthy Relationships curriculum
Cowell Elmentary School - Spanish books for grades 1-3
Denver Discovery School - Sports equipment
Denver Green School - Uniforms and play to pay fees
Denver Kids program at McAuliffe International School - Uniforms, shoes and eye wear for students to participate in sports.
Denver North High School - Assist kids with athletic supplies
Dora Moore ECE8 - Nutritional program for athletes
Florence Crittenton High School - Materials to promote academic and social-emotional health
Florida Pitt Waller - Assist kids with athletic supplies
Grant Beacon Middle School - Training equipment for middle school athletics
Grant Ranch ECE8 - Sports equipment
Greenwood Elementary - Shorts for girls volleyball, and girls and boys basketball
Hamilton Middle School - Assistance covering athletic fees for students
Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences - Art supplies for the 7th/8th grade "legacy" project
Isabella Bird Community School - Noetic Math Competition materials
John F. Kennedy High School - Uniforms, spirit gear and special equipment
Johnson Elementary - Books and learning tools for 4-5th grade struggling readers
Lake International Academy - Supplies and incentives to support positive behavior
Lincoln Elementary School - Kid-friendly library chairs to encourage reading
McAuliffe International School - Athletic equipment
Merrill Midde School - Sports uniforms and equipment
Munroe Elementary School - Supplies and incentives to support the SUPER Student Program (positive behavior/anti-bullying)
Noel Community Arts Middle School - Assistance covering athletic fees for students
Northfield High School - Raspberry Pi kits for current/future students studying for the IB program
Stedman Elementary School - Refurbished projector for classroom use and headphones
Slavens K8 School - Athletic participation fees and equipment
Southmoor Elementary School -Wireless microphone headsets for theater and music department
Thomas Jefferson High School - Chairs for the music room
West Early College - Volleyballs and carts
West Leadership Academy - Art supplies to teach mindfulness strategies
William Roberts School ECE8 - Full body heart and health curriculum
Douglas County Schools
Academy Charter School - Mbot Robotics Kits for STEM activities
Bridge Program - A Coffee Shop start-up to teach a variety of skills to students
Chaparral High School - Sensory "Playground" equipment for Moderate/Severe needs students
Clear Sky Elementary - "Treehouse" coping tools and curricula for learning behavior strategies
Eldorado Elementary - Planting & Gardening tanks for the school garden
Frontier Valley Elementary - Mindful mental health supplies for students such as yoga mats, calming music
Iron Horse Elementary - Junior Great Books for 5th grade students
Legacy Point Elementary - Climbing equipment for P.E.
Northeast Intermediate Elementary - Handheld microphones for student presentations
Plum Creek Academy - ModelMe Kids video curriculum to support specialized students
Ponderosa High School - Instructional materials for various science classes
Rocky Heights Middle School - Materials and supplies for cooking and science activities
Saddle Ranch Elementary School - A 360 camera/mic system to share between classrooms
Sedalia Elementary - Books for the afterschool PALs program
Trailblazer Elementary School - Recess equipment for K-6th grade classrooms
Jeffco Schools
Addenbrooke Classical Academy - Robotics equipment for STEM
Arvada West High School - Materials for school store for Family, Carreer and Community Classes
Bell Middle School - Science classroom supplies
Blue Heron Elementary - Science classroom supplies to support abstract learning
Bradford K8 - Safety goggles and supplies for science classes
Campbell Elementary - Positive Behavior Incentives
Chatfield Senior High School - Gel electrophoresis UV Boxes for Biology classes
Colorow Elementary - Positive Behavior Incentives
Compass Montessori School Wheat Ridge - Add a Little Free Library for students to exchange books
Dakota Ridge High School - Leveled reader books for the free reading library
Edgewater Elementary - Science equipment
Evergreen High School - Scale and cash register for the Youth Farm Stand
Fletcher Miller School - Reading materials
Foothills Elementary - Art materials for ceramics, sculpture and mixed media
Glennon Heights Elementary School - Art materials for ceramics, sculpture and mixed media
Golden High School - Books for the ESL students
Governor's Ranch Elementary - Positive Behavior Incentives
Green Mountain Elementary - Gym equipment
Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy - Positive Behavior Incentives
Kendrick Lakes Elementary - Reading, math and science learning resources
Lakewood High School - Positive Behavior Incentives
Lasley Elementary - Robotics equipment for STEM
Lawrence Elementary - Positive Behavior Incentives
Leawood Elementary - Books to increase reading engagement
Lincoln Academy - Books for the mental health library
Lumberg Elementary - Books for 1st , 2nd and 3rd grade readers
Mandalay Middle School - Lego Challenge wall for STEM
Molholm Elementary - Classroom reading material for 4th and 5th grade
Moore Middle School - Robotic and engineering program supplies
Mount Carbon Elementary - Books to enhance classroom libraries
North Arvada Middle School - Positive Behavior Incentives
Oberon Middle School - Positive Behavior Incentives
Parmalee - STEM project equipment
Peiffer Elementary - Supplies to build a farmers market from the schools community garden
Pennington Elementary - Art and robotic supplies for the innovation center
Ralston Elementary School - Math resources
Stony Creek Elementary - Robotic tools and supplies
Swanson Elementary School - Mindfulness supplies
Thomson Elementary - Supplies to support a multisensory writing program
Two Roads Charter School - Environmental awareness learning supplies
Ute Meadows Elementary - eBooks to support research projects
Vanderhoof Elementary School - Reading, writing and math materials to support kids with learning disabilities
Vivian Elementary - Economics unit supplies for K-2
Weber Elementary - Percussion instruments for music classes
Welchester Elementary - Reading supplies for 4th graders
Westridge Elementary School - Social- emotional learning aids
Wilmore-Davis Elementary - Robotics kit
2016-2017 Grant Recipients
Westerra has awarded grants to 100 schools for the 2016-2017 school year for extremely valuable and worthwhile causes. We are honored to support our schools in helping students work toward achieving academic and personal success. The following schools received grants from Westerra Credit Union: Adams County 14 School District
Adams City High School - AV equipment for the school auditorium
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora Frontier P8 - Non-fiction reading materials
Gateway High School - Cultural performances and IB Day
Greenwood Elementary School - Leadership Development Program
Park Lane Elementary School - Reading materials
Vista PEAK Exploratory P8 - Community garden tools and supplies
Denver Public Schools
Brown International Academy - Positive behavior incentives
Bruce Randolph School - Bus passes for improved attendance
Colfax Elementary School - School sandbox
College View Elementary School - Reading materials
DCISM - Sports uniforms
Denison Montessori School - Art materials
Denver Center for 21st Century Learning - Community service project
Denver DISCOVERY School - Sports equipment and scholarships
Denver Green School - Sports equipment
Denver Online High School - Incentives to improve attendance
Dora Moore School - Sports equipment and scholarships
Eagleton Elementary School - Community Enrichment Series
Farrell B. Howell School - Sports equipment
Florence Crittenton High School - Technology equipment
Florida Pitt Waller School - Sports participation scholarships
George Washington High School - Arts exploratory experiences
Grant Beacon Middle School - Sports participation scholarships
Gust Elementary School - Spelling materials
Hamilton Middle School - Sports equipment and scholarships
Henry Legacy Middle School - Sports participation scholarships
High Tech Early College - Bus passes for improved attendance
Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences - Art tools and materials
Isabella Bird Community School - Math enrichment resources
John Amesse Elementary School - Sports uniforms
Kaiser Elementary School - Positive behavior incentives
Lowry Elementary School - Gifted students resource materials
Martin Luther King Jr. Early College - Sports uniforms
Maxwell Elementary School - Technology equipment
McAuliffe International School - Sports participation scholarships
McGlone Academy - Sports equipment
McMeen Elementary School - School garden supplies
Merrill Middle School - Sports participation scholarships
Munroe Elementary School - Positive behavior incentives
Noel Community Arts School - Sports equipment and scholarships
North High School - Bus passes for improved attendance
Palmer Elementary School - Language communication devices
Richard T. Castro Elementary School - Notebooks for technology and drama
Skinner Middle School - Sports participation scholarships
Slavens School - Sports participation scholarships
Summit Academy - Bus passes for improved attendance
Teller Elementary School - Electronic blocks for STEM
Thomas Jefferson High School - Theater art supplies
Valdez Elementary / Escuela Valdez - Robotics program
Valverde Elementary School - 3rd grade reading materials
West Leadership Middle School - Sports equipment
William Roberts ECE8 - Sports equipment
Douglas County Schools
Castle Rock Middle School - Special Olympics Unified Sports programs
Chaparral High School - Sign language technology resources
Cherry Valley Elementary School - Sports equipment
Cimarron Middle School - Student leadership program
Cresthill Middle School - Track and field facility improvements
Highlands Ranch High School - Softball facility improvements
Northeast Intermediate Elementary School - Non-fiction 5th grade reading materials
Pine Lane Elementary School - Brain Break materials
Rocky Heights Middle School - Exploratory learning experiences
Jeffco Schools
Alameda International Jr./Sr. High School - Positive behavior incentives
Arvada K8 - Music equipment
Arvada West High School - FCCLA materials
Bear Creek K8 - Art materials
Bradford K8 - Robotics program materials
Carmody Middle School - Positive behavior incentives
Colorow Elementary School - Resources for special needs classroom
Columbine Hills Elementary - Art supplies
D'Evelyn Junior Senior High School - Leadership development program
Devinny Elementary School - Positive behavior incentives
Dunstan Middle School - Science supplies
Fremont Elementary School - PE equipment
Golden High School - Leadership development program
Goldenview Classical Academy - Playground equipment
Green Gables Elementary School - Math intervention materials
Hutchinson Elementary School - Reading/spelling resources
Lasley Elementary School - Achievement awards
Lincoln Academy - Reading materials and headphones
Lumberg Elementary School - Art supplies
Mitchell Elementary School - PE equipment
Normandy Elementary School - STEAM 360 art workshop
North Arvada Middle School - Classroom technology
Patterson International - Social/emotional resources
Peiffer Elementary School - School garden supplies
Pennington Elementary School - After school enrichment program
Ralston Elementary School - Math enrichment resources
Shaffer Elementary School - Leadership development program supplies
Sobesky Academy - Resources for healthy life skills class
Stott Elementary School - Reading rug for kindergarten
Swanson Elementary School - Robotic technology
Two Roads Charter School - Science resource materials
Vanderhoof Elementary School - Leadership development program
Vivian Elementary School - Reading materials
Warder Elementary School - Typing program for students
Weber Elementary School - Music equipment
West Jefferson Middle School - Art supplies
Westridge Elementary School - Social/emotional resources
Wheat Ridge High School - Positive behavior incentives
