Brownell is a Title I school in Northeast Lincoln. We serve 350 students in grades Pre-K through Fifth. 71% of our students qualify for free/reduced lunch.

We are seeking funding to host a dual-milestone celebration for our Kindergarten and 5th Grade students. These two groups represent pivotal transitions: the completion of the first year of formal schooling and the final farewell to elementary education. Our goal is to provide a memorable experience that rewards their hard work and fosters a sense of community pride.

We would use this funding to purchase decorations for both of the graduation celebrations, supplies for the graduation breakfast, as well as Brownell specific graduation traditions. 

We would like to purchase the traditional 5th grade T-shirts for the students to be able to have their friends and teachers sign. As well as the Brownell traditional graduation carnations for the 5th graders ceremony.

If funding allows we would also like to purchase commemorative gifts for the Kindergarten students. 

We are hoping to raise $1,000 plus cost reimbursement! Thank you! 

The Southeast AP Language & Composition class is going to the Lincoln Zoo as a part of our environmentalism unit in order to gather evidence for an argument on holding animals in captivity. In order to cover the cost of the trip, we are asking families of attending students to donate. We are hoping to raise $600 plus cost reimbursement. Thank you so much!

- Mr. White, LSE

Camp Kitaki’s Outdoor Education programs enrich and reinforce classroom learning through engaging, hands-on programs. McPhee’s 3rd grade students are excited to extend their learning about critters and the natural world with Camp Kitaki! Students will learn about critters in their specific environment, build confidence and teamwork skills in a boulder challenge course, develop outdoor archery skills, and explore the outdoors. Please help McPhee 3rd graders enhance their learning and explore nature at Camp Kitaki this upcoming April 2026!

We are asking for $2,850, plus cost reimbursement, to cover Camp Kitaki ground use fees, all activity fees, snacks and drinks, and transportation costs.