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Now Accepting Applications for 2025-26 Youth Action Council; Deadline is May 16, 2025

Now Accepting Apps

The Heartland Community Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025-26 Youth Action Council (YAC), a leadership and enrichment program for high school students in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties.



USD 271

"When learning how to deal with emotions, it can be messy, so having a calm space to learn in is so crucial," said Kaci Nichols, Stockton Grade School Counselor.

A grant was awarded to USD 271 to support the new Tiger Read Regulation Room at Stockton Grade School.

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USD 208

Biology students at Trego Community High School received new microscopes from a grant enabling them to see bacteria and other small structures that were not visible using prior 30-year old equipment.

"My students, a fellow science teacher, and I greatly appreciate the opportunity that this grant has provided," said James Burk, Biology teacher.

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City of Ellis

The City of Ellis received a $10,000 grant to help construct a new swimming pool. The new pool will include a zero entry on one end with a diving board on the other.

The pool is expected to open on the first Tuesday after Memorial Day in May 2021!

Read more here!