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Clinch School was selected to receive a $3,000 grant from Whole Kids Foundation.

Their application was selected from 1,300 applicants across the U.S. and Canada. Through the Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant program, schools and non-profit organizations turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning gardens that connect kids with food, spark their curiosity and support classroom curriculum.

The school plans to build a greenhouse and new raised beds.

Teacher Janice Duncan shared, “We are so excited to have opportunity to build a greenhouse and expand our school gardens. Our students need and deserve every opportunity to expand their horizons. If we assist Clinch students in increasing their food security and seeing career opportunities in agriculture, then it is worth all of the extra effort.”

Director Matt Hixson added, “Our schools strive to provide additional learning opportunities for our students and we are fortunate to have teachers like Ms. Duncan who take every opportunity to add unique projects for them.”