FOLMADS Grants 

These are just a few of the many grants that FOLMADS has funded with generous donations from parents and community members! To apply for a grant from FOLMADS, please click here!

BIOART
LHS students are blending art and science in the Plant Robotics unit! They’re growing plants, building sculptures, and programming circuits with Arduino, moisture sensors, and pumps to create self-watering systems.

BOOKS
New culturally responsive, musically oriented read-aloud books for elementary students, purchased with a grant from FOLMADS.

GUEST ARTIST FOR JAZZ STUDENTS
​Natalie Cressman, a trombonist, performs with LHS jazz students and works with them on their skills during the days leading up to performance.

CERAMICS/VISUAL ARTS
Students participated in an honors ceramics workshop in Wellfleet with artist Judy Motzkin, gaining hands-on experience and inspiration from her creative process.

MASS. YOUNG PLAYWRITES PROJECT
Students are exploring playwriting by crafting original ten-minute plays with guidance from industry professionals and seeing their work performed on stage.

ORCHESTRATING KIDS THROUGH THE CLASSICS
Elementary students enjoyed a special preview of orchestral music as Lexington Symphony musicians visited classrooms before the “Orchestrating Kids Through Classics” concert.

PIPA-CHINESE INSTRUMENT
World-renowned pipa master Professor Cao Yue visited Lexington for a cultural exchange, performing for LHS Performing Arts and Mandarin students as well as all LPS 4th graders. She shared the history and artistry of traditional Chinese music, giving students a rare and inspiring experience.

INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSICAL INITIATIVE
Experts in Indian music styles and traditions demonstrate playing the tabla , then instruct students in fourth grade. They’re also working with middle and high school students in the performing arts programs.  To pay for instructors/musicians to teach Indian classical music/drumming. (Helps about 475 fourth-graders, plus secondary students.)