08/04/2026
Legacy Christian School Receives Phelps County Community Foundation Grant to Expand School Library
Legacy Christian School is pleased to announce it has received a $1,000 grant from the Phelps County Community Foundation to expand the school's library collection and strengthen literacy opportunities for students.
The grant will provide new nonfiction books and engaging reading materials, with a special emphasis on resources for older elementary students. The expanded collection will support the school's ongoing efforts to foster a lifelong love of reading through classroom instruction, reading challenges, and targeted literacy interventions. Through the help of the Phelps County Community Foundation, Legacy will be able to increase student access to high-quality books that reflect their interests and reading levels.
"We desire for our students to find the joy in reading and this investment will have a lasting impact," said Michelle Fritz, Principal of Legacy Christian School. "By expanding our library with engaging nonfiction and age-appropriate resources, we can better inspire curiosity, support literacy growth, and encourage students to become lifelong readers. We are incredibly grateful to the Phelps County Community Foundation for partnering with us to invest in the future of our students."
The new books will be selected by Legacy Christian School Librarian Kaitlyn Sundquist using student surveys, teacher recommendations, and an analysis of the current library collection. The materials will also complement the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) reading program and the new installment of Yoto Players, which provide additional literacy support for developing readers.
This project was funded by a grant from the Phelps County Community Foundation.
(Pictured are Legacy Librarian, Kaitlyn Sundquist, Legacy Principal, Michelle Fritz, and Phelps County Community Foundation Program Associate, Heather McQuillan)