Through intentional recruitment and collaboration with the vocal music teacher, admin, and counselors, Park Middle School has seen huge growth in its band program during the past two school years! While this is great news, we are needing to assign students instruments that are currently over 50 years old and in poor playing condition. Our goal is to give as many students the opportunity to learn an instrument as possible by keeping instrument rentals easily accessible and affordable. Having instruments that are in good playing condition is imperative to the success of our students. Providing students with high quality instruments also helps build a culture of respect, confidence, and ownership in instrument care.

While Park Middle School is lucky to have many baritones in our inventory, three that are currently assigned to students are needing to be replaced after decades of use. The amount requested will be used to purchase three new euphoniums to replace these instruments in addition to covering the cost of repairs to instruments currently in our inventory. We are requesting $6,500 plus cost reimbursement for this support! 

We are reaching out to request your generous support in providing a commemorative T-shirt for our students as they head to Haymarket Park for a special Lincoln Saltdogs baseball game. This isn't just any shirt; it features a custom design created by a talented student right here at West Lincoln, serving as a meaningful gift for our 5th graders as they celebrate their final year of elementary school. By contributing, you are directly impacting a 5th-grader with a gift they can cherish long after the final out. We are requesting $1,200 plus cost reimbursement to honor our own student, but also give these students a lasting memory! 

The Science Focus Program (SFP) offers students a unique opportunity to become real-world scientists. Each year, SFP students from grades 9-12 undertake their own guided, independent research projects, delving into diverse scientific disciplines. They spend months developing their hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing data.
Your donation will directly support these student researchers by providing them with the necessary resources to complete their work and share their findings. Funds will be used for:Lab and testing supplies: Scientific test instruments and laboratory costs for specialized data analysis.Conference and competition materials: Printing large scientific posters to present their research.Travel expenses: Flights and other costs for students who qualify for national competitions.

In recent years, our students have excelled at the Southeast Regional and State Nebraska Junior Academy of Sciences research fairs, with several students advancing to national competitions. With your help, we can continue to provide these aspiring scientists with the tools and support they need to succeed. Please consider donating today to empower the next generation of scientists.