Madison Awarded More Than $2,100 in Education Foundation Grants

The Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation (PHMEF) continues its mission of supporting excellence in education by awarding $73,715.48 in classroom innovation grants for the 2025-2026 school year, marking one of the largest funding years in foundation history! And Madison was fortunate to receive $2,137.30 in grant dollars!

Each year, PHMEF’s Annual Grant Cycle provides teachers across the district with opportunities to bring creative, hands-on learning projects to life, projects that go beyond traditional classroom resources. The grants are made possible through the generosity of community donors, local businesses, and district supporters.

During the first couple of weeks of December, PHMEF Executive Director Jennifer Turnblom surprised grant recipients. Click here to see the full photo gallery.

Madison was awarded one traditional grant (more than $1,000) and one EZ grant (under $750) for a total of two grants. The descriptions are listed below:

1. Becoming an Orff Classroom  
Katelyn Lockwood • $1,929.00
 Funds to purchase a classroom set of (Orff) barred percussion instruments including three soprano xylophones and one alto glockenspiel. Allows students to play together versus sharing instruments to explore melodies, harmonies/enhance creative, musical instruction for students.

2. Supporting Madison’s Basketball Tradition
Stephanie Newcomer • $208.30
Basketball Storage Carts

“On behalf of the entire PHM Education Foundation Board I want you to know how deeply we believe in our teachers and staff,” said PHMEF Executive Director Jennifer Turnblom. “Your dedication, and passion for making a positive impact are what make our schools truly exceptional. We are committed to funding your innovative ideas because you are the heart of excellence in PHM, and we are proud to support the remarkable work you do every day.”

For more on the P-H-M Education Foundation’s 2025-26 grant awards, click here.