Celebrating Our 2026–27 Vista PTO Student Impact Grant Winners!

We are thrilled to announce that the Vista PTO has awarded $3,801.46 in Student Impact Grants, fully funding four exciting projects that will directly benefit Vista students!

The Student Impact Grant program is one of the ways the PTO puts funds raised throughout the year back into our school. These grants give Vista teachers and staff the opportunity to request resources, materials, and creative projects that enhance student learning, support student well-being, and create meaningful experiences beyond what regular school budgets may provide.

Thanks to the generosity of our Vista families, these ideas are becoming a reality! 

How Does the Student Impact Grant Program Work?

We want our Vista families to know that these grants are more than just funding requests. They are an opportunity for our teachers and staff to share ideas about what would make a meaningful difference for their students.

Here's how the process works:

1. Teachers and Staff Submit Their Ideas

Vista teachers and staff are invited to submit grant applications explaining what they would like to purchase, how it will benefit students, and the cost of their proposed project.

2. Administrative Review

Applications first go through Vista's administration to ensure the proposed projects are appropriate for the school and align with its needs and guidelines.

3. Parent Review Committee

Eligible applications are then reviewed by a committee of Vista parents. This gives families an opportunity to participate in the process and help evaluate projects based on their potential impact on students.

4. Grant Recipients Are Selected

Following the review process, funding decisions are made and the recipients are announced. Approved grants provide resources that can be used to support Vista students

Meet Our 2026–27 Grant Recipients!

Grade Level Recess Equipment — $154.61

Cari Richards | 2nd Grade Department

New recess equipment, including balls, jump ropes, and a storage cart, will give students more opportunities for active play, teamwork, cooperation, and building friendships.

Science Extended Learning & Engineering Opportunities — $547.76

Alison Schulz | 6th Grade Science

Reusable science and engineering kits will help students explore scientific concepts through hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and problem-solving activities.

Building Thinking Brains — $239.09

Natalie Anderson | 1st Grade Department

Logic puzzles and hands-on thinking games will help young learners develop reasoning, perseverance, creative problem-solving, and self-regulation skills.

Bi-Tapps for Emotional Regulation — $2,860.00

Danielle Rob | School Social Worker, Grades K–9

Eleven sets of reusable Bi-Tapps will provide an additional tool to help students practice emotional regulation, improve focus, and return to learning. This project was selected as the program's Impact Grant.