The Black River Falls Educational
Enrichment Fund (EEF), operating under the auspices of the Black River Area
Foundation, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 grant awards. Dedicated to
supporting educational initiatives within the Black River Falls school district, the EEF
has allocated a total of $17,817.98 this year to fund projects aimed at enriching student
learning experiences.
The EEF, guided by a committed Board of Trustees made up of twelve local community
members, invites teachers to submit grant applications annually. After thorough review,
the Board carefully selects projects that demonstrate creativity, impact, and alignment
with the district’s educational goals.
This year, in a competitive pool of applications, the EEF has awarded grants to a variety
of innovative projects across multiple schools:
Dan Anderson, High School – Enhanced Learning and Engagement Resources
for Outdoor Classroom
Eli School, High School –Dremel Tools for Woodworking Projects
Nick Valentino, High School – Competition Apparel for Job Olympics
Participants
Jeron Cassidy, High School – Mobile Logic Controller Trainers
Troy Tande, Middle School – Brass & Woodwind Instruments (Tubas)
Jennifer Krista, Middle School –Math Enrichment Subscription
Libby Secard, Katy Baciak, Carmen Heard, High School/Red Creek – Big
Paws/Little Paws Youth Mentoring Program
Stephanie Herman & Emily Bartels, Forrest Street – Playground
Communication Board to increase Language Development, Social Interaction
and Literacy Skills
Kristin Breining, Red Creek – Beginning Chapter Books and Reading Whisper
Phones
Melanie Cassidy & Sydney Ernst, Forrest Street – 4K and Early Childhood
Play-based Educational Toys/Materials
Jennifer Tjoflat, High School – Headphones for Reading Inclusion
Eli School, High School – SkillsUSA Competition Apparel
John Thurow, Red Creek – GaGa2Go in Physical Education
The EEF remains committed to encouraging innovative, student-focused projects that
have a lasting impact throughout the district.
The Fund welcomes donations from individuals and organizations interested in further
enhancing educational opportunities in the Black River Falls community. For more
information on how to donate or get involved, please visit
https://www.brfareafoundation.org/brf-education-enrichment-fund/.
About Black River Area Foundation:
The Black River Area Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the
Black River Falls area by providing opportunities for charitable giving and by awarding
grants and scholarships to support local initiatives.
About Black River Falls Educational Enrichment Fund:
The Black River Falls Educational Enrichment Fund, a component fund of the Black
River Area Foundation, supports educational initiatives and projects within the Black
River Falls school district, fostering innovation and excellence in education.
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