‘Just for the Kids’ Foundation Grants Nearly $8,500 for Creative Student Programs
Thirteen creative projects across the Bensalem Township School District are getting a financial jumpstart for the 2025-2026 school year. At the October 28th School Board meeting, the “Just for the Kids” Education Foundation (JftK) announced it is awarding nearly $8,500 in grants to teachers who pitched innovative ideas for their students.
According to the district, this latest round of funding continues a decades-long tradition. Since 1996, the foundation has pumped more than $540,000 directly into local classrooms to help teachers go above and beyond standard curriculum goals.
The grants, totaling exactly $8,486.66, will fund a wide variety of initiatives ranging from STEM activities to mental health support and arts programs. The awards cover schools at every level, from elementary to high school.
Some of the notable projects receiving funding include:
Cornwells Elementary: Teachers are bringing in an author for a special visit and building a “Tubulum Instrument.”
Faust Elementary: Funds will support a “Race Car Club” and a Sensory Friendly Family Night.
Valley Elementary: “Club Ophelia” and a “Minds Matter” initiative both received top-tier funding of $750 each.
Snyder Middle School: Students will benefit from a new School Garden/Outdoor Classroom and a Sensory Friendly Winter Dance.
Bensalem High School: The high school secured grants for its Literary Magazine, a Spirit Wear Project, and an art project focused on Glass Forms.
Other winning projects include “Eyes of the Wild” at Struble Elementary and various student reinforcement programs.
These aren’t just boring textbooks; these are the creative extras that make school memorable and help every kid learn in their own way.
Why It Matters to Bensalem
School budgets are often tight, covering the essentials but sometimes leaving little room for “extras.” These grants fill that gap without asking local taxpayers for more money. By funding things like sensory-friendly events and outdoor classrooms, the foundation allows teachers to create specialized learning environments that might otherwise be impossible. For parents, this means richer, more diverse experiences for your children—whether they are interested in engineering, writing, or just need a more inclusive school environment.
Source Information in this report was sourced from the Bensalem Township School District.
