Grants in Action

For more than 20 years, the Foundation has invested tens of thousands of dollars directly into classrooms across the district. 

From basic learning tools to modern technologies, the Foundation financially supports educators in creating dynamic and engaging learning environments for all learners. 

This vital work relies on the generosity of donors like you! With community support, the Foundation can continue to make a positive impact for generations of students. 

2025/26 Grants in Action

The Hudsonville Education Foundation awarded Hudsonville Public Schools educators with nearly $20,000 in grant awards that spanned asks from CPR programming support to wind turbines and digital art tools to xylophones. Applications reflected the innovation of our educators and the pursuit of investments that will multiply transformational experiences in our district. Let's celebrate these educators who can do great work thanks to donor investments. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 GRANT AWARD WINNERS:

District Nurses - Kristen Goodyke, BSN RN and Kaylee Voetberg, BSN RN - CPR Manikins for CPR Training

Baldwin Street Middle School - Stacy Herson - Electricity Generating Wind Turbines - Amanda Eaton - Peer to Peer, Special Education

Baldwin Street Middle School and 5/6 Building at Georgetown School - Tracey Weberg and Martha VanHouzen –Community Garden

5/6 Building at Georgetown School – Angela Ernstes - Increasing Engagement and STEM Career Interest with 3D Printing

Early Childhood Center - Ashlyn Ritsema - Yoto Players: Increasing Engagement and Literacy in Early Learners

Georgetown Elementary School - Emily Kuiper - Building Literacy and Imagination with Tonieboxes

Park Elementary School - Aaron Bouwman - Park Orff Xylophone

High School - Julie Tuuk - Bringing AP Psych to LIFE + Enhancing Student Engagement

Jamestown Upper Elementary School - Jamie Dodson - Bridging the Audio Divide: 20 Kindle Fire Devices for Accessing Curated Audiobooks - Wendy Baker - Evo Ozobots for STEAM

Riley Street Middle School - Chloe Lynch - Precision Drawing Stylus for iPad Art & Design

Caitlin Gezon- Classroom tables to promote cooperative learning