The Castaic Union School District was awarded a grant by the Castaic Education Foundation in an effort to give students educational opportunities, officials said.

During a meeting in January, the Board of Directors of the Castaic Education Foundation (CEF) announced the recipients for the 2019 teacher grants, according to officials.

Seven grants, totaling $21,784.46 were awarded to support the 21st century learning taking place in the district’s classrooms, according to a news release.

“The Castaic Education Foundation is excited to award grants this school year that will provide enrichment opportunities across all grade levels, including preschool,” said Castaic Education Foundation Chairperson Julia Phippen. “Grants for career education, outdoor learning, writing, socialization programs and technology will allow teachers to support the needs and interests of our students.”

The grant awardees include: Pathways to the Future: Career Education for Culinary, Dental and Sports Medicine at Castaic Middle School.

The district is set to expand its program “Outdoor learning is Fun,” a STEAM preschool education program at Castaic Middle School, as well as develop a Writer’s Workshop Model at Northlake Hills Elementary School.

Other additions also include 24 Chromebooks for the Special Education Department at Castaic Middle School, whiteboard tables at Northlake Hills Elementary School, bouncy bands at Live Oak Elementary School, and lunch bunch games that foster socialization skills at Live Oak Elementary School.

“I am immensely excited to see all of the cad winning projects come to life in the classroom,” said Castaic Superintendent Steven Doyle. “Our partnership with the Castaic Education Foundation allows our teachers to create educational and socialization opportunities that benefit all the students of Castaic Union School District.”

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