Over the years, the Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association has provided over $100,000 in “Star Grants” to various staff throughout Plain Local for programming that was outside of the district’s normal operating budget.

Grants have included support for:

• STEM programming at Oakwood Middle School and GlenOak High School
• Homework support both after-school in district buildings, as well as in several community centers
• International Book Sharing program where Plain Local students connect with other students worldwide in a Holocaust book share project
• STEAM programming at Glenwood Intermediate School
• District K-6 arts initiatives where students are exposed to various arts experiences in our community and arts professionals work in our buildings directly with our students
• Various literacy intervention and enrichment programs such as Raz  Kids, Wilson Just Words, literacy growth measurement programs, and more
• Capital equipment for the stage, technology and athletics
• Staff professional development programs
• Elementary science and math programming
• Support of students with learning disabilities or multiple handicaps with after-school programs, sensory room equipment, life-skills learning projects, and more

See previous recipients below!

Submit Your Application

Are you a teacher or staff member in Plain Local Schools? Star Grants applications will be accepted now through March 1, 2026. Fill out the application today!

Become a Star Grant Community Partner

Support of these programs by the Foundation is just the beginning to providing exceptional experiences for all 6,000 students of Plain Local. The mission of the Foundation could never be achieved without your support. To be part of the legacy that is Plain Local, donate now and become a Star Grant Community Partner!