Washington County Public Schools Education Foundation’s ‘minigrants’ awarded to teachers for creative projects

It was a busy Friday morning at Hickory Elementary School as excited youngsters took part in field-day events outside.

But inside, teacher Jennifer Clinger had just as much fun.

Clinger was surprised with a giant check for $4,935 — the largest grant awarded this year through the Washington County Public Schools Education Foundation’s annual minigrant program.

“Very surprised. I was not expecting the award,” she said. “I forgot it was being announced today until I saw them with the balloon, and then I realized that was what was happening.”

The foundation awarded a total of $16,500 through more than a dozen grants to teachers across the county, as well as provided three $500 scholarships to Williamsport High School students who took part in the FAFSA Frenzy program.