Lighting the way for education.
Grant-Funded Projects
Since the Old Rochester Regional High School Library Commons Makerspace was established with a Lighthouse grant in 2017, it has evolved into a vibrant hub where community members gather to collaborate on projects, share ideas, and access a wide range of equipment and supplies. We are deeply grateful to the Old Rochester Tri-Town Education Foundation for their generous grant, which enabled us to add essential new equipment—a 3D printer and a button machine—further enhancing the accessibility and usability of our Makerspace. - Allison Barker, Teacher Librarian, ORRHS
The project funded by the Tri-Town Education Foundation was a resounding success, and we are forever grateful for your support. Our greatest accomplishment was bringing the new composition, “The Scorpion Slayer,” to life, from conception to performance, by collaborating with Haley Woodrow, an internationally renowned composer, and our school district's musicians. The following narrative includes the experiences of various teachers and students involved in this remarkable project. - Richard Laprise, General Music and Band Teacher, ORR JHS
Disc Golf has been a great success! The equipment purchased through the ORR TTEF Grant led to the expansion this popular club at the JHS and facilitated the addition of participants from the HS. Increasingly, the decision-making has been student-driven with participants mapping and planning the challenges. In partnership with facilities and groundskeeping staff, we were able to expand the course and maintain students' enthusiastic participation in Disc Golf Club. Grades 7-12 are now welcome because of the resources made available by the grant. Thank you!
- Mr. Apperson, ORRHS
Junior High School STEM classes are the critical link between students and STEM careers. We purchased a laser engraver/cutter which has allowed us to teach in greater depth with our students. The curriculum was redesigned with the new tools and software in mind. Students can now dedicate more time to designing, testing and learning and less time on constructing models. The depth of theory we’re able to reach because of the time saved on construction allows for the design and execution of more advanced structures. The ability to redesign and retest gives more opportunity to develop critical and creative thinking skills which is the ultimate goal of the course.
The Old Rochester Regional Tri-Town Education Foundation Lighthouse Fund is a growing endowment fund under the auspices of the SouthCoast Community Foundation.