EVERY DONATION HELPS CROSS STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THRIVE.
Each fall, the PTSA raises funds and awards most of the money through a grant process reviewed by students, teachers, and administrators.
PTSA Mini-Grants fund classroom projects, clubs, sports, the arts, and other student activities. CrossRoad Grants are funded separately by a donor and help teachers pursue meaningful summer training—then bring new ideas and skills back to Wilbur Cross classrooms.
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
TEN WAYS MINI-GRANTS HELP CROSS STUDENTS IN THE 2025–26 SCHOOL YEAR
Mini-grants supplied warm clothing, toiletries, and snacks to students facing immediate needs.
The Comfort Closet stayed stocked with everyday essentials that students could access discreetly.
Immigrant students and families received practical guidance about college, careers, and legal resources.
A field trip to Boston’s Museum of Science gave students hands-on experience with engineering.
Lifeskills students and peer leaders built confidence and friendships during an inclusive ice-skating trip.
Funding covered materials and production needs for the school musical Alice by Heart.
Additional keyboards expanded the piano program, giving more students a chance to learn and practice.
Lightweight shirts kept marching-band students more comfortable during performances in hot weather.
Students organized a Latinx game night featuring Lotería and Bingo—a welcoming celebration of culture and community.
Composting, recycling, and school-garden projects helped students care for their campus while learning about sustainability.