Four Local High Schools Win $5,000 Grant, Eye $1 Million Prize

Four high schools were awarded a $5,000 grant on August 15, 2026, for their innovative academic and community service projects.

The schools are now eligible to compete for a grand prize of $1 million, which will be awarded to the institution with the most impactful program by the end of the year.

The competition aims to foster educational excellence and encourage students to develop solutions for local challenges through collaborative research and development.