Athena-Weston School District 29 RJ
375 South Fifth Athena, OR 97813 Phone: 566-3551
Weston McEwen High School received a $20,000.00 grant from The Wildhorse Foundation to support lab sciences.
This Wildhorse Foundation grant award replaces chemicals, computer programs/software, a Fume Hood and needed lab equipment to support an active lab science program for Weston McEwen High School students. Teacher Valerie Murphy shared her excitement in combining the newly adopted science curriculum with materials needed to engage students in authentic lab science projects.
Each year, the Wildhorse Foundation makes grants to eligible nonprofit, government, and Tribal organizations within the homeland area of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla people The Wildhorse Foundation has awarded a total of over $18 million in grant funding since its establishment in 2001.
This grant award reflects the commitment of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to take a proactive, positive role in supporting our students and strengthening educational opportunities for rural programs.