Elm Road Awarded More Than $2,800 in Education Foundation Grants

The Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation (PHMEF) continues its mission of supporting excellence in education by awarding $73,715.48 in classroom innovation grants for the 2025-2026 school year, marking one of the largest funding years in foundation history! And Elm Road was fortunate to receive $2,837.99 in grant dollars!

Each year, PHMEF’s Annual Grant Cycle provides teachers across the district with opportunities to bring creative, hands-on learning projects to life, projects that go beyond traditional classroom resources. The grants are made possible through the generosity of community donors, local businesses, and district supporters.

During the first couple of weeks of December, PHMEF Executive Director Jennifer Turnblom surprised grant recipients. Click here to see the full photo gallery.

Elm Road was awarded six EZ grants (under $750). The descriptions are listed below:

1. Elm Road Art Club
Aubrey Hittle • $750.00
After School Art Club

2. Hand2Mind Science of Reading Toolkit
Julie Mattison • $144.99
Language Arts Manipulatives/Kit for Kindergarten

3. Literacy Unit Secondary Tests
Julie Mattison • $744.16
Secondary Books for Kindergarten

4. Learning Wrap-Ups
Jen Napolitan • $499.67
Hands On Learning Tool for Multiplication/Division

5. Light Up Their Minds
Sarah Burdue • $523.18
Light-Up Table and Manipulates for Preschool Students

6. Play, Learn, Grow: Refreshing our Learning Centers
Sarah Burdue • $175.99
Replacement of Preschool Toys

“On behalf of the entire PHM Education Foundation Board I want you to know how deeply we believe in our teachers and staff,” said PHMEF Executive Director Jennifer Turnblom. “Your dedication, and passion for making a positive impact are what make our schools truly exceptional. We are committed to funding your innovative ideas because you are the heart of excellence in PHM, and we are proud to support the remarkable work you do every day.”

For more on the P-H-M Education Foundation’s 2025-26 grant awards, click here.