Union Grove ISD Education Foundation

06/11/2026

Grant Winner SPOTLIGHT – REBECCA EARLY

Her grant for Safety & Sensory Equipment will support Life Skills students by helping create a classroom environment that strengthens independence, regulation, and functional skill development for students with significant physical and cognitive disabilities.

Congratulations on this meaningful and impactful project.

Grant Amount Awarded: $699.98

06/05/2026

Grant Winner SPOTLIGHT – AMY IBARRA, CHRISTY RICHTER, AND KATHERYN FEAKER

Congratulations to this 6th grade team. This grant will introduce student-centered classroom options, including standing desks, to support diverse learning needs, improve comfort, and increase engagement, focus, and on-task behavior for 6th grade students.

We are excited to see the impact this will make.

Congratulations Mrs. Ibarra, Mrs. Richter, and Mrs. Feaker!

Grant Amount Awarded: $5,940.60

06/02/2026

Grant Winner SPOTLIGHT – WHITNEY HUTCHINS

Congratulations to Mrs. Hutchins, recipient of a Union Grove Education Foundation grant for The Heartbeat of a Lion. Through cardio drumming, this project will help students build coordination, rhythm, fitness, motor control, teamwork, and self-regulation in a fun and engaging way. We love seeing creative ideas that support the whole child.

Congratulations, Whitney!

Grant Amount Awarded: $1,099

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Union Grove Class of 2026, we are so proud of you!

As you close this chapter and step into what’s next, remember that you carry the heart, grit, and pride of Union Grove with you. Dream big, work hard, and never forget the community cheering you on.

Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright.

05/20/2026

Grant Winner SPOTLIGHT – ANDREA SHAFER

Congratulations to Mrs. Shafer! Her grant for floral cooler and supplies will help expand the rapidly growing Floral Design program by providing the tools and equipment needed to prepare students for certifications, real-world careers, and meaningful service opportunities in our school and community.

Congratulations on helping bring this exciting vision to life.

Grant Amount Awarded: $6,000

05/14/2026

Grant Winner SPOTLIGHT – CHRISTY RICHTER

Congratulations to Mrs. Richter! Her grant for calculators will help ensure students have access to the tools they need to build confidence, improve efficiency, and strengthen higher-level problem-solving skills while continuing to reinforce core math concepts.

Congratulations on this investment in student success.

Grant Amount Awarded: $1,087.77

05/11/2026

Grant Winner SPOTLIGHT – AMANDA MOORE

Congratulations Mrs. Moore! Her grant for fine motor & sensory equipment will create a hands-on Fine Motor and Sensory Center for Pre-K students, supporting motor development, early STEM and literacy skills, creativity, and social-emotional growth through play.

Congratulations on this wonderful investment in our youngest learners.

Grant Amount Awarded: $1,446.96

05/07/2026

Grant Winner SPOTLIGHT – TONY COPPEDGE & COLTON SHAVER

Congratulations to Mr. Coppedge and Mr. Shaver! Their grant was awarded for supplies for the High School FFA Trap Shooting Team. This project will help expand a program that builds discipline, focus, safety skills, and scholarship opportunities while removing financial barriers so more students can participate.

We are proud to support opportunities that help students grow both in and out of the classroom.

Grant Amount Awarded: $2,572.51

04/29/2026

Grant Winner SPOTLIGHT – CARRIE CARTER & JESSICA ADKINSON

Congratulations Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Adkinson! Their grant for an outdoor classroom will give elementary students hands-on, real-world learning experiences in a space designed to encourage movement, exploration, curiosity, and engagement.

We are proud to support learning that comes to life beyond the walls of the classroom.

Grant Amount Awarded: $12,000