For Immediate Release:
Contact: CTE Director Scott Granger
Lake Chelan School District
grangers@chelanschools.org
(509) 682-4061

Lake Chelan School District Awarded Two $10,000 Grants to Enhance Career and Technical Education at Chelan High School

Lake Chelan, WA – The Lake Chelan School District is proud to announce the receipt of two
$10,000 Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Computer Science Grants.
These grants will significantly upgrade the technology in the Chelan High School Career and
Technical Education (CTE) Business and Technology computer lab. These enhancements will
ensure that students gain hands-on experience with modern tools critical for success in today’s
tech-driven world.
Classes benefiting from these upgrades include Intro to Computer Science, Advanced
Placement (AP) Computer Science, Accounting, Digital Photography, and Entrepreneurship, all
taught by Mrs. Jess Poland. These courses are central to preparing students for careers in
business, technology, and innovation. Procurement and installation of the new devices will be
completed by Lake Chelan School District Technology Team members Frank Phelps and Eric
Page.
Scott Granger, Chelan High School Associate Principal and CTE Director, expressed his
excitement about the grant awards. “These funds will provide our students with access to
state-of-the-art technology, bridging the gap between classroom learning and the demands of
the modern workforce. This investment will empower our students to explore, create, and
innovate in ways that weren’t possible before.”
In addition to the (OSPI) Computer Science Grants, funding from the Carl D. Perkins Act will
also support the purchase of the new computers. The Perkins Act funding, totaling over
$12,000, is specifically designed to supplement educational programs by providing additional
resources to enhance career and technical education. Perkins grants enable schools to expand
opportunities for students to explore and pursue career pathways, ensuring that they meet
challenging academic and technical standards for high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand
occupations. This combined funding ensures that Chelan High School students will have access
to robust and state-of-the-art educational tools.
The grant funding will enable the school to purchase cutting-edge computers and software,
ensuring that students have the tools they need to thrive in their studies and future careers. The
support also aligns with Lake Chelan School District’s ongoing mission to ensure academic,

social, and emotional success for every one of their students, which includes 64% of the student
population living in poverty who may not have equitable access to technology.
About OSPI Computer Science Grants: The OSPI Computer Science and AP Computer
Science Initiative Grants are designed to improve access to computer science education in
Washington state. These grants support teacher training and credentialing, technology
upgrades, and initiatives to engage underserved student populations. Schools in rural areas,
with significant numbers of low-income students, or without existing AP Computer Science
offerings, are prioritized.
About the Carl D. Perkins Act: The Carl D. Perkins Act provides supplemental funding to
enhance career and technical education programs by offering students access to modern
technology, rigorous academic standards, and career pathways. The act emphasizes
collaboration between schools, industries, and communities to ensure students are prepared for
high-demand careers and post-secondary education.

Chelan High School Business and Technology teacher Jess Poland

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Established in 1892, Lake Chelan School District serves nearly 1,300 students with 97 percent
of its students graduating in four years and more than 54 percent of high school students
enrolled in no-cost, college-level coursework (OSPI data). The district’s headquarters is located
at 309 E. Johnson Ave., Chelan, WA 98816. Telephone: (509) 682-3515. Follow the LCSD on
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