School Is Cool in its 21st Year
Program expanding to meet growing needs
School Is Cool is a program organized and managed by Colorado State University employees with generous support from the Bohemian Foundation and Colorado State University Bookstore.
Besides ensuring the students have the supplies they need, the program strives to build self-esteem - an important factor to academic success.
Supplies designated for specific grade levels are delivered to PSD school principals or counselors who discreetly distribute the supplies to those students in need.
For just $25, you can help make a local student's educational experience more successful. This amount will sponsor a backpack filled with grade-appropriate school supplies.
Demand for supplies up over last year
In 2011, the program donated 2,674 packs, but the need continues to grow. Current figures from Poudre School District indicate 8,071 students qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. That's more than 30 percent of all the students in grades Kindergarten through 12 and a 2.5 percent increase over last year. In today's troubling economy, your help has never been more crucial.
Since 1992, School Is Cool has helped more than 26,000 children. Last year, the program assisted 2,674 students in 46 schools with supplies.
Support School is Cool
Donations are accepted throughout the year for this annual Colorado State University outreach project - make your gift now.
