Each year, PCMS PTSA awards grant money to teachers and staff curriculum enrichment and student educational support. The PTSA holds two grant cycles per year, typically approving requests October and April, during PCMS PTSA general membership meetings. These grants are made possible through generous family donations, and our annual “Pass the Hat” fundraiser. Thank you to all who donated, supporting our enthusiastic teachers and staff, and benefiting our students' learning experience while at PCMS.

How to apply for grants? Complete the GRANT APPLICATION FORM, obtain appropriate signatures within department and school, then forward completed document to PCMS PTSA Grants Chair, Shilpa Schuettenhelm. Grant requests are open to everyone within our PCMS community.

How are grants selected? The Grant Committee reviews applications, evaluating on multiple criteria, including specificity, merit, impact, costs, and need. With due diligence, the Grant Committee and Chair provide a detailed summary of all applications, making recommendations to the PTSA Board of Directors. Then, the Grants Chair brings forth the joint recommendation to the PTSA General Membership for vote.

For more information, questions, submissions, contact PCMS PTSA Grants Chair, Shilpa Schuettenhelm.

PCMS PTSA Annual Grants Timeline: 

Approved PCMS PTSA Funded Grants:   $57,968.72