05/30/2026
Did you know....
Educators and staff across the district can apply for a grant and make impact on student learning?
The bus ride to school can be an influential moment - the ride itself can determine how a child arrives to school, ready to learn and able to self-regulate. Did you know that having a calming kit on the bus ride to school can support a child's ability to arrive ready to learn? Yes indeed!
Last year, district bus drivers developed a grant that did just that! Check out the continued impact on arriving to school, calm, self-regulated and ready to embrace learning!
05/28/2026
Talk about a Grant In Action….
Dublin Taiko Group is headed to Japan!
On our way!
05/27/2026
Kate Schwartz brings her work experience in HR at Crawford Hoying with her to our board, and is internally dedicated to helping our board ensure that our work is aligned with mission focus. As a former band parent, she also has a special interest in how we support the arts through our grants and enjoys watching grant impact unfold across the district.
Thank you, Kate, for your continued support through the Crawford Hoying Foundation. We look forward to our future DEF board progress as she begins work with our board strategic planning team. Together, we thrive!
05/26/2026
RSVP to our Mix & Mingle is due by June 4 to ensure your attendance.
Want to bring a friend or others? Just include them in your number count.
https://givebutter.com/2026DEFMIXMINGLE
There is no cost to attend....bring a friend or two and enjoy the night at COhatch and the attached North High Taproom patio!
2026 DEF Mix & Mingle
sponsored by Black Dog Pizzeria
05/25/2026
D-9. Push 📗📚
“The book vending machine has brought excitement for my daughter about books and reading. She loves getting to choose a new book on her own, and it has sparked so much enthusiasm for exploring stories and trying books she may not have picked otherwise. It’s been amazing to watch her confidence and excitement around reading continue to grow.” - Student Mom, Jenn Dray of
05/21/2026
We are excited to see continued student and family impact from this DEF grant at Deer Run!
Resilience is a lifeskill that every student and adult needs in life and Deer Run is working hard to provide that through family nights and integrated activities in the learning day. What do you do in your family to build resilience in your children in their daily lives?
05/20/2026
DEF is grateful for the continued support of our upcoming Mix & Mingle event sponsors:
Thanks to Black Dog Pizzeria for being our 2026 Event Sponsor and Crawford Hoying Foundation for being our 2026 Donor Match Sponsor! Every donation made from now until June 30 will be doubled thanks to our supporters at Crawford Hoying Foundation, and we are grateful.
>. https://givebutter.com/DEFImpactChallenge
RSVP for this free mingle opportunity to gather together with grant-funded educators and business supporters. Mingle with the best on June 11th!