Weld RE-5J Foundation
The Weld RE5J Education Foundation is a non-profit organization established to benefit the students.
The Weld Re5J Foundation would like to extend its deepest gratitude to the organization's supporters who generously contributed to the Teacher Grant funds. The Weld RE-5J Foundation would like to assist teachers in funding educational activities and projects in their classrooms. This year, the foundation is looking to award a total of $15,000 to deserving school staff members who have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing the educational experience of their students.
Teacher Awards
The Weld Re5J Foundation is dedicated to supporting education in the Weld Re5J School District.
This year the Teacher Grant fund awarded $20,909.
2025-2026 Teacher Grant Funds
- Multiple Schools: Judith Anne Madruga for Adaptive PE equipment - $1,798
- Roosevelt High School: Krista Davison for Heart Zones System - $1,750
- Pioneer Ridge Elementary: Amy Thompson for a chomp saw for effective and safe cardboard creation - $747
- Roosevelt Middle School: Kesley Sharp for KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixers - $1,000
- Elwell Elementary School: Jennifer Phillips for Light Tables to spark literacy excitement and curiosity - $1,021
- Roosevelt Middle School: Megan Sanders for Jazz Band electric bass, piano, and drum set - $1,200
- Elwell Elementary School: Sarah McCambridge for nonfiction animal research titles for media center - $1,000
- Roosevelt High School: Rob Thompson for electrical, plumbing, and carpentry storage systems - $615
- Elwell Elementary School: Lois Lebsack for SEL Zones of Regulation materials - $550
- Roosevelt Middle School: Katherine Schifter for What the Eye Cannot See microscopes - $1,232
- Roosevelt High School: Link Lanter for classroom set of steroscopes - $1,075
- Milliken Elementary School: Virginia Cote for visual timers and cube chairs as part of Sensory Regulation and Inclusive Classroom Initiative - $500
- Pioneer Ridge Elementary: Amy Thompson for Cricut to personalize student creation - $500
- Milliken Elementary School: Patsy Burenheide for resources for indoor recess, student breaks, and targeted behavior supports - $1,330
- Pioneer Ridge Elementary: Emily Davis for literary texts for Socratic Seminar - $685
- Roosevelt High School: John Balderson for saxophone repair and purchase - $2,472
- Roosevelt High School: Kayla Sommers for CPR and AED training - $685
- Milliken Intermediate School: Jennifer Rauch for student celebration sticker maker - $248
- Pioneer Ridge Elementary: Song Her for floor toms and 5 sets of tubano drums - $2,000
- Roosevelt High School: Anna Johnson for book sets of dystopian novels - $500
Weld RE-5J Teacher Grant Fund for 2025-2026
The Weld RE-5J Foundation is excited to give away another $15,000 worth of teaching grants this fall. The application is OPEN!
To be considered for the grant, teachers must complete an application that outlines the project's purpose and goals.
Grant Due Date: 09/29/2025
Total Grants Amount Available: $15,000
Applications will be reviewed by members of the Weld RE-5J Foundation. Selections will be made during the month of October.
The Weld Re5J Foundation is dedicated to supporting education in the Weld Re5J School District.
In 2024-2025, the Teacher Grant fund awarded $16,996.
2024-2025 Teacher Grant Funds
- Roosevelt High School: Jacob Aychman for Wireless Mics for A Cappella Choir - $1,000
- Milliken Middle School: Megan Sanders for Roosevelt Middle School Band Commission - $1,250
- Multiple Schools: Jill Brookwater for Project Accessibility - The Expanded Core Curriculum at work! - $500
- Milliken Middle School: Kaley Taylor for Circuit board - $1,600
- Roosevelt High School: Jazmine Zuniga for "grow" student knowledge- Greenhouse Germination Chamber - $2,100
- Roosevelt High School: Heather Carnes for Catering - $1,000
- Milliken Middle School: Lincoln Brandt for Keyboard Stands for Music Exploration - $400
- Milliken Elementary: Jamie Leopold for Community Circle Listeners - $836
- Pioneer Ridge Elementary School: Amy Thompson for Engineering and Coding Through Dash Robots - $720
- Roosevelt High School: Noah Walsh for Increasing Student Access to Industrial Drones - $1,000
- Elwell Elementary Preschool: Heidi Stilwell for Rocky Mountain Early Childhood PLAY Conference: Powerful Learning for Active Young Minds - $1,120
- Roosevelt High School: Cristina Collins-Weyand for Inspiration for Inclusion - $360
- Roosevelt High School: Jerry Martin for Art Room - Combination Slab Roller/Extruder - $1,860
- Roosevelt High School: Link Lanter for Facial Reconstruction - $1,000
- Pioneer Ridge Elementary: Robyn Moore for Flexible Seating Initiative - $700
- Knowledge Quest Academy: Allan Wilger for First Lego Robotics Team - $800
- Roosevelt High School: Kayla Sommers for Human Anatomical Joints Set - Models + Augmented Reality - $750
2022-2023 Teacher Grant Funds
The Weld RE-5J Foundation is dedicated to supporting education in the Weld Re5J School District, and is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2022-2023 Teacher Grant funds. This year, the foundation proudly awarded a total of $10,000 to deserving school staff members who demonstrated a commitment to enhancing the educational experience of their students.
- Vicki Regalado for the purchase of Stop Motion Animation Books - $400
- Jenna Conover for the purchase of Library Books - $2,000
- Tresa Waggoner for the purchase of Music Instruments - $1,700
- Robyn Moorefor the purchase of Assistive Technology Devices - $1,000
- Jenifer Fogarty for the purchase of Ceramic Slab Roller - $1,200
- Kelly Krank for the purchase of Viro Bots - $450
- Michelle Brumagim for the purchase of Trails Program Materials - $1,500
- Kayla Sommers for the purchase of Magnetic Hot Plates - $480
- Link Lanter for the purchase of Microscopes - $1,270
The Weld RE-5J Foundation would like to extend its deepest gratitude to the supporters of the organization who generously contributed to the Teacher Grant funds. Their unwavering dedication to education has made these grants possible. The foundation also commends all the school staff members who applied for the grants, recognizing their commitment to going above and beyond for their students. Together, they are making a profound impact on the lives of young learners and nurturing a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
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Foundation Team
Scholarships
Scholarships for 5J Students
The Weld RE-5J Foundation is proud to continue supporting the education of our students beyond high school. Scholarships include the Weld RE-5J Foundation Scholarship ($1,000), the Alumni Scholarship ($1,000), the Bennett-Figueroa Scholarship ($1,000), the Anser Advisory Construction Pathway Scholarship ($1,000) and the John Olivas Scholarship ($2,000).
2023 Scholarship Awardees
- Leo Rivera – John Olivas and Weld RE-5J Foundation Scholarship
- Kaitlin Stubbings - Weld RE-5J Foundation Scholarship
- Alany Carillo - Weld RE-5J Foundation Scholarship
- McKenzie Hall - Weld RE-5J Foundation Scholarship
- Ryne Knutson - Weld RE-5J Foundation Scholarship, Anser Advisory Construction Pathway Scholarship
- Athena Herrera – Alumni Scholarship, Bennett-Figueroa Scholarship
- Jada Bernhardt – Alumni Scholarship, Weld RE-5J Foundation Scholarship
- Kyle James – Weld RE-5J Foundation and Bennett-Figueroa Scholarship
- Jarron Hunt - Weld RE-5J Foundation and Bennett-Figueroa Scholarship
- Justin Balderson – Weld RE-5J Foundation and Bennett-Figueroa Scholarship
- Kaley MacGregor – Bennett-Figueroa Scholarship
- Devin Martin - Weld RE-5J Foundation and Bennett-Figueroa Scholarship
- Lyndsey Pancost - Bennett-Figeueroa Scholarship
- Abigail Sears – Bennett Figueroa Scholarship
- Cutler Terry – Bennett Figueroa Scholarship
- Adriana Tori – Bennett Figueroa Scholarship
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Career Fair
2023 CTE Spring Hiring and Career Fair
Weld RE-5J Foundation is dedicated to supporting educational initiatives, and is proud to be a sponsor for the 2023 Roosevelt High School CTE Spring Hiring and Career Fair. This event served as a platform for students to explore various career paths and interact with industry professionals.
The fair showcased an impressive array of 41 vendors from diverse sectors, allowing students to gain valuable insights into different industries and potential career opportunities. With over 150 students in attendance, the event provided an invaluable opportunity for them to network, gather information, and even secure potential job prospects.
Weld RE-5J Foundation recognizes the importance of empowering students and providing them with the necessary tools for future success. By sponsoring this career fair, we are proud to have played a pivotal role in fostering educational growth and professional development.
The success of the 2023 Roosevelt High School CTE Spring Hiring and Career Fair would not have been possible without the generous support of the Weld RE-5J Foundation.