San Mateo, CA, October 7, 2021 – After careful consideration of nearly 500 applications, California Casualty has designated 142 schools throughout the country as 2021 Music and Arts Grant awardees.
“We are excited to announce that this year, we are awarding a 2021 California Casualty Music & Art Grant to NEA-NH Member Regina McGuiggin from Southside Middle School in Manchester,” said Amy Grosso from California Casualty. “She is among 142 grants being awarded in 29 states. She will receive $250 to help purchase much needed art supplies for their program.”
The recipients, representing 29 states, demonstrated a strong financial need that aligned with the purpose of the program – to keep music and arts in schools.
Arts and music programs have long been shown to enhance students’ critical thinking skills, foster creativity and improve their concentration, motivation and confidence. With COVID-19 still having an impact on communities and schools, the arts continue to play a critical role in helping children express themselves, connect with each other, process stress, and stay engaged in their ever-changing learning environment.
California Casualty’s $36,000 in grants will give more students a chance to learn music, act in a school play, or hone their artistic talents throughout the 2021-2020 academic year.
“The importance of arts education can’t be overstated,” said California Casualty Assistant Vice President Brian Goodman. “We are proud that we can help teachers provide more creative opportunities for students and schools.”
The 142 grants* of $250 each will provide financial assistance for efforts such as:
- Creation of a Sound Garden outside the school building. An immersive sound experience combining instruments and weather
- Rotating classrooms art class. “Messy Mat” trays so students can protect desks and carpet from paint, water color, clay, and glue
- Student-assembled PPE kits and protective face shields for school play
- To repair and replace broken elementary school classroom instruments
- Instant Cameras to teach students about photography and still life art
- Fabric to make Mariachi Skirts for the state of Jalisco for a 50-student Mexican Folklorico Dance group
- Music Therapy Class for students with Autism
- Drama Department materials for the set, scripts, and costumes
California Casualty’s Music and Arts Grant program receives applications year-round. To be considered for a 2022 award, educators at public K-12 schools can apply for a $250 Music and Arts Grant at www.calcasmusicartsgrant.com. Applicants must be a current member of the state NEA affiliate or one of the other participating educator associations including ACSA, CASE, COSA, KASA, NASA or UASSP.
*2021 Music and Arts Awardees by State
New Hampshire
- Southside Middle School, Manchester
Alabama
- Old Shell Road Magnet School, Mobile
- Hard Elementary School, Bessemer City
- Children Center School, Montgomery
- Scarborough Model Middle School, Mobile
Arizona
- Bush Elementary School, Mesa
- Cactus Wren Elementary School, Phoenix
California
- Bachrodt Elementary School, San Jose
- Bidwell Jr. High School, Chico
- Cesar Chavez Middle School, Union City
- Costano School of the Arts, East Palo Alto
- Grossmont High School, El Cajon
- Hooker Oak School, Chico
- Lorenzo Manor Elementary School, Hayward
- Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Hayward
- Merrill F. West High School, Tracy
- Neutra Elementary School, Lemoore
- Oakland High School, Oakland
- Parkview Elementary School, Chico
- Redwood Elementary School, Fort Bragg
- Sem Yeto Continuation High School, Fairfield
- Shasta Elementary School, Chico
- Summit Charter Intermediate Academy, Porterville
- Baldwin Park High School, Baldwin Park
- Edison Elementary School, San Diego
- Ellen Ochoa Learning Center, Cudahy
- Ellington School, Covina
- Emilie Ritchen Elementary School, Oxnard
- Hillcrest High School, Riverside
- Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School, Oxnard
- Oaks Middle School, Ontario
- Orange Vista High School, Perris
- Serrano Middle School, Montclair
- Skyline North Elementary School, Barstow
- Vineyard Elementary School, Templeton
Colorado
- Options Secondary Program, Littleton
- Denison Montessori School, Denver
- Westminster High School, Westminster
- Rose Stein International Elementary School, Lakewood
- Frederick High School, Frederick
- Laredo Middle School, Aurora
- Peyton High School, Peyton
Connecticut
- Classical Studies Magnet Academy, Bridgeport
- Warren Harding High School, Bridgeport
- Glastonbury East Hartford Magnet School, Glastonbury
- Irving Robbins Middle School, Farmington
- Verplanck Elementary School, Manchester
Delaware
- Southern Elementary School, New Castle
Florida
- Varsity Lakes Middle School, Lehigh Acres
- Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School, Rockledge
- West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, Hialeah Gardens
Idaho
- Joplin Elementary School, Boise
- Ponderosa Elementary School, Meridian
- Victory Middle School, Meridian
- Seltice Elementary School, Post Falls
- Northside Elementary School, Sandpoint
Illinois
- Channing Memorial Elementary School, Elgin
- Gallatin County CUSD 7, Junction
- Pawnee Grade School, Pawnee
- Oakdale Elementary School, Normal
Indiana
- Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School, LaGrange
- Oakland High School, Lafayette
- Jonas E. Salk Elementary School, Merrillville
- Mt Tabor Elementary School, New Albany
- Test Intermediate School, Richmond
Iowa
- AGWSR Middle School, Wellsburg
- Le Mars Middle School, Le Mars
- West High School, Sioux City
- Fort Madison Middle School, Fort Madison
Kansas
- Schilling Elementary School, Salina
- Larned High School, Larned
- Bertram Caruthers Elementary School, Kansas City
Kentucky
- Indian Trail Elementary School, Louisville
- Ft. Wright Elementary School, Ft. Wright
- Henry Co High School, New Castle
Louisiana
- Baker Middle School, Baker
Maine
- Boothbay Region High School, Boothbay Harbor
Maryland
- Overlea High School, Baltimore
- Lutherville Laboratory Tech School, Lutherville
- Holabird Middle School, Dundalk
- Drew-Freeman Middle School, Suitland
Mississippi
- Clinton Park Elementary School, Clinton
Missouri
- Locust Street Expressive Arts Elementary School, Columbia
- Belvidere Elementary School, Grandview
- Liberty High School, Lake Saint Louis
- Meramec Heights Elementary School , Arnold
Nebraska
- Grand Island Public Schools, Grand Island
New Jersey
- Lincoln Middle School, Kearny
- Cliffside Park School #4, Cliffside Park
- Washington Street Elementary School, Toms River
- Pine Hill Middle School, Pine Hill
- Glenfield Middle School, Montclair
- Dale Avenue School, Paterson
- Union City High School, Union City
- Samuel S Yellin School, Stratford
- High Point Regional High School, Sussex
- Kittatinny High School, Newton
- Winfield School, Winfield
- Hooper Ave Elementary, Toms River
New Mexico
- Belen Middle School, Belen
Ohio
- Tri-Valley High School, Dresden
- Chieftain Elementary School, Logan
- Rittman Elementary School, Rittman
- Thoreau Park Elementary School, Parma
- Valley Forge High School, Parma Heights
Oregon
- Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Gresham
- Whitworth Elementary School, Dallas
Pennsylvania
- Southwest Middle School, Reading
- McDowell Intermediate High School, Erie
- Royersford Elementary School, Royersford
- Bensalem High School , Bensalem
- Donegan Elementary School, Bethlehem
Tennessee
- Leadership Preparatory Charter School, Memphis
Utah
- Springdale Elementary School, Springdale
Washington
- Komachin Middle School, Lacey
- Columbia River Elementary School, Pasco
- Edwin Markham Elementary School, Pasco
- Centennial Middle School, Spokane Valley
- Hudson’s Bay High School, Vancouver
- OSD Preschool , Othello
- Napavine MS/HS, Napavine
- Everson Elementary School, Everson
- Prune Hill Elementary School, Camas
- Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School, Vancouver
- Auburn High School, Auburn
- Riverbend Elementary School, Spokane Valley
- Horizon Middle School, Spokane Valley
- University Elementary School , Spokane
- Spruce Elementary, Lynnwood
- Edmonds Heights K12 School, Edmonds
- Five Mile Prairie School, Spokane
- Glacier Middle School, Seatac
- Pioneer Elementary School, Gig Harbor
- Hilltop Elementary School, Seattle
- Birney Elementary School, Tacoma
- Southern Heights Elementary School, Seattle
- Fawcett Elementary School, Tacoma
- Silverdale Elementary School, Silverdale
- Olympic High School, Bremerton
- Martin Luther King Elementary School, Vancouver
Wyoming
- Midwest School, Midwest
- Worland High School, Worland
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