Grants

The Hillsboro Schools Foundation conducted its highly anticipated “Surprise Patrol” the week of May 18-22, where winners of Engagement Grants for the following school year are announced. In all, fifteen proposals received funding - twelve from HSF directly, and three from anonymous donors. Projects range from bringing art literacy curriculum to McKinney Elementary School; to adding barbering and cosmetology stations to the career learning lab at R.A. Brown Middle School; to providing the tools for students to use reading, writing, and creativity to craft their own board games at Century High School; and many more! While the projects may differ, what they have in common is their ability to engage students in their learning and provide experiences that would not be possible under normal school funding. Many thanks to HSF for your ongoing support of innovation and engagement in HSD schools!

Congratulations are in order for our 2025-26 Hillsboro Schools Foundation Innovative Grant Awards winners! Surprise reveal events took place the week of May 18 for the twenty-one recipients who will now be able to implement their creative projects next school year. In total, $80,209 was distributed through the Innovative Grant process, which is just part of the $268,607 donated by HSF to HSD schools and programs in the 2024-25 school year. In their 25-year history, HSF has given more than $6 million in private donations back to the Hillsboro School District. We are incredibly grateful to the Hillsboro Schools Foundation for their hard work and dedication to the enrichment of educational opportunities for HSD students!