1. Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant Winner Stephens Foyer Makeover

2. In the spring of 2014, The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation awarded a $3,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grant to Glenn Stephens Elementary School in Madison, WI.

3. The grant, submitted by then Assistant Principal, Grace Okoli, and PTO representative, Kristy Schneider, was awarded in May of 2014. While the grant paid for many of the improvements, MMSD was extremely generous in helping to update the flooring and paint the doors and paneling in the entry. We want to thank MMSD Facilities for helping make this transformation possible. The main goal of the project was to create a welcoming and family friendly entry to the school. The makeover included: new, colorful flooring painting of outdated wood paneling opaque film to block the workroom view large lettering with “Welcome to Glenn Stephens” in the entry In addition to the updated look, communication with families will also be improved. A new slat wall panel that holds printed materials was installed. A 40” TV monitor that will communicate important dates and show pictures through a Power Point loop. The project was completed in the summer of 2015.

5. The result is a fun, inviting entry where kids and visitors immediately know they’ve entered an elementary school! “The Lowe’s Toolbox for Education program delivers on Lowe’s commitment to improve the educational environment for students across the country,” said Maureen Ausura, chairwoman of the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation. “We're honored to work with Glenn Stephens to support the needs of our local students, teachers and families.”