15 classrooms and three schools to share $150,000 in largest award year in initiative’s history
RENO, Nev. — Dolan Auto Group has announced the winners of the 15th annual Dolan Class Project, awarding a record $150,000 to 15 local classrooms and three northern Nevada schools.
Following community voting, 15 classrooms will each receive $5,000, while three schools will each receive $25,000. The awards mark the largest single-year investment in the Dolan Class Project since the initiative began in 2011.
The three $25,000 school winners are:
· Debbie Smith CTE Academy — high school category
· Coral Academy of Science Northwest Elementary School — pre-K through eighth grade category
· Lou Mendive Middle School — pre-K through eighth grade category
The following classrooms will each receive $5,000:
· Coral Academy Middle School Junior College Mentorship Leadership Program
· Marce Herz Middle School Leadership
· Alyce Taylor Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room PA
· Wooster High School Folklórico
· Coral Academy FalconX Robotics
· Coral Academy of Science South Elementary Coral Coders Robotics
· Depoali Middle School Piano & Choir
· Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School Sound System
· Traner Middle School PE
· Hug High School Leadership
· Davidson Academy’s DECA
· Carson High Theatre Arts
· Fernley Intermediate School Gaga Ball
· Debbie Smith CTE Academy Music Program
· Little Flower Catholic School’s Christian Leadership Class
This year’s Dolan Class Project drew 27 classroom submissions and 15 school submissions. Students, teachers and administrators were invited to submit short videos showcasing student-centered community engagement projects and classroom or school improvement needs. Community members could then vote once per day for their favorite submissions from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.
“One of our favorite parts of the Class Project is seeing the creativity and passion that students and teachers bring to their ideas,” said Ryan Dolan, CEO of Dolan Auto Group. “They see opportunities to make their schools and communities better, and we get to play a small part in helping make that happen.”
Since its launch, the Dolan Class Project has awarded more than $1 million to local schools and classrooms and inspired nearly 800 submissions from educators and students across northern Nevada. Approximately 350,000 community votes have been cast over the program’s 15-year history.
To learn more about the Dolan Class Project and explore this year’s submissions, visit DolanAutoGroup.com.
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About Dolan Auto Group
Dolan Auto Group offers northern Nevada’s finest selection of new cars, pre-owned vehicles, RVs, campers and accessories outfitting in Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Fernley. As one of the leading families of automotive dealerships in the state, Dolan Auto Group has been family-owned and-operated for over four decades, consisting of Dolan Mazda, Dolan Kia, Dolan Lexus, Dolan Dodge RAM, Dolan Fernley Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, Dolan Toyota and Custom Truck Accessories.
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