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Yakima School District Awarded $200,000 In Preliminary Funding For Ballmer Summer Discovery Program - 11/18/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

YAKIMA, WA (November 18, 2025) – The Yakima School District (YSD) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a $200,000 preliminary planning grant through the privately funded Ballmer Summer Discovery initiative. This significant early-stage investment will support YSD's efforts to design and launch a comprehensive, high-quality, no-cost summer learning program for students beginning in Summer 2026.


The preliminary funds will be used to develop detailed plans for the "Summer Discovery" program, which is designed to elevate enrichment access, reduce summer learning loss, and extend strategic educational goals into year-round opportunities. The total grant award is intended to support the comprehensive expenses of operating the summer learning program.

 

The Summer Discovery program will be offered free of charge to families and is aimed at rising 1st through 9th grade students (current kindergarten through 8th grade), and YSD has 20 eligible elementary and middle schools that could potentially benefit from the program. The initiative emphasizes full-day programs that advance educational outcomes and keep children safe and engaged in learning over the summer.

 

“We are grateful for the confidence this grant reflects in the Yakima School District’s ability to deliver high-impact programming,” said Dr. Trevor Greene, Superintendent of Yakima School District. “This $200,000 grant provides a runway to design a Summer Discovery program that is not only academically rigorous, but deeply enriching, culturally responsive, and engaging for students and families. Our goal is simple: eliminate summer learning loss and expand opportunity—because our students’ potential should never take a break.”

 

The district is partnering with the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) on the grant administration.

 

About Yakima School District (YSD):

The Yakima School District is dedicated to providing a high-quality education and a safe, supportive learning environment for every student. Located in Eastern Washington, YSD is committed to innovation, equity, and fostering opportunities that prepare students for success in college, career, and life.

Yakima School District Awarded $200,000 In Preliminary Funding For Ballmer Summer Discovery Program - 11/18/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

YAKIMA, WA (November 18, 2025) – The Yakima School District (YSD) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a $200,000 preliminary planning grant through the privately funded Ballmer Summer Discovery initiative. This significant early-stage investment will support YSD's efforts to design and launch a comprehensive, high-quality, no-cost summer learning program for students beginning in Summer 2026.


The preliminary funds will be used to develop detailed plans for the "Summer Discovery" program, which is designed to elevate enrichment access, reduce summer learning loss, and extend strategic educational goals into year-round opportunities. The total grant award is intended to support the comprehensive expenses of operating the summer learning program.

 

The Summer Discovery program will be offered free of charge to families and is aimed at rising 1st through 9th grade students (current kindergarten through 8th grade), and YSD has 20 eligible elementary and middle schools that could potentially benefit from the program. The initiative emphasizes full-day programs that advance educational outcomes and keep children safe and engaged in learning over the summer.

 

“We are grateful for the confidence this grant reflects in the Yakima School District’s ability to deliver high-impact programming,” said Dr. Trevor Greene, Superintendent of Yakima School District. “This $200,000 grant provides a runway to design a Summer Discovery program that is not only academically rigorous, but deeply enriching, culturally responsive, and engaging for students and families. Our goal is simple: eliminate summer learning loss and expand opportunity—because our students’ potential should never take a break.”

 

The district is partnering with the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) on the grant administration.

 

About Yakima School District (YSD):

The Yakima School District is dedicated to providing a high-quality education and a safe, supportive learning environment for every student. Located in Eastern Washington, YSD is committed to innovation, equity, and fostering opportunities that prepare students for success in college, career, and life.