Thursday, 28 March 2024 13:32

Ballston Spa Educators Receive Grant Awards

The Ballston Spa Education Foundation presents the 2024 grant checks to local educators. Photo provided by Stuart Williams. The Ballston Spa Education Foundation presents the 2024 grant checks to local educators. Photo provided by Stuart Williams.

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Education Foundation recently presented $9,388 in grant awards to educators in the Ballston Spa Central School District for educational enrichment in the schools, as well as student support projects. 

The annual funding cycle included the following grants: 

  • $200 for Gateway Grind Coffee Cart Supplies and Materials at the Ballston Spa Middle School
  • $1,600 to fund four Spike Lego Robotics Kits for science classes at the Ballston Spa High School
  • $600 to fund second grade books for reading instruction at Gordon Creek Elementary School
  • $1,284 to fund cameras for the Gordon Creek Elementary School Yearbook Club and classroom activities
  • $2,100 to fund college credit fees for students enrolled in the district’s Spa Academy
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