Grants & Awards

One of the biggest ways we support our district and students is through grants and awards. Read on to discover the projects the PTSA has funded this year as well as the awards given to graduating Seniors.

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Teacher Grants

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The DFPTSA provides several grants to teachers in the district in order to fund special projects that happen throughout the year or to supplement their classroom needs. The list of what was awarded in the 2023-2024 academic year is right below. If you are a teacher in the Dobbs Ferry School district, you can download the grant application/process here:

Grant Application
Grant Application

2023-2024 Grants Awarded

Ginbergread House Project, Serena Buschi

Hudson River Museum Trip, Eileen Bears

Earth Day Books, Sara Sellitti

Springhurst Student Government T-Shirts, Donna Misrok

Fiberoptic Wands for Springhurst Winter Concert, Christine Cole

LED Lights for Springhurst Winter Concert, Charles Rhyner

100th Day Balloons for Springhurst, Sheri Aronowitz

Mid-Term Exam Snacks for DF High School, Mary Alice Fahey

Ice Cream for 9th Grade Barbecue, Allison Burtt

Canvases for 1st Grade Trip to Rockefeller Park, Elizabeth Pinkava

Psychology Cards, Janell Escobar

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Student Awards

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Each Spring, the DFPTSA gives $500 awards to students who stand out at school and also have a strong track record of service to our community.

The Community Service Award is presented to the seniors who best demonstrates a strong record of service, a true commitment to their community, and good academic standing.

The Good Citizen Award is presented to the seniors who, during the course of their high school years, worked hard to attain their own personal best as students and as members of the larger community.

2023-2024 Senior Awards

Community Service Award: Tyler Benshop

Community Service Award: Martin O’Leary

Good Citizen Award: Luke Arone

Good Citizen Award: Eve Bolger