For the first time in our district’s history, the FY26 budget includes a onetime $500 teacher grant available to every teacher in the district. This grant is a direct investment in our classrooms and a heartfelt thank you to our teachers for the passion and commitment they bring to our students every day. Great teaching is powered by great tools—and we know teachers often go above and beyond to make sure their students have what they need.
This grant is meant to help ease that burden, giving our teachers the flexibility to purchase the materials and resources they need to make their classroom a welcoming, engaging, and effective space for learning. SCCPSS 2026 District Teacher of the Year Jennifer Hughes says, “This grant is a tremendous opportunity for all of our teachers—especially those in their first year who are building their classrooms from the ground up. The funding directly supports our mission to provide outstanding learning opportunities for our students.”
The grant can be used for a wide variety of items that directly support classroom instruction. Those items can include:…