Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $250,000 in state funding for Morrisville School District students through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Building Opportunity through Out-Of-School Time (BOOST) Grant Program. “Student achievement is not only tied to in-school time, but also to the time students spend outside of a traditional school day,” said Senator Santarsiero.  “The programs funded through this grant will provide Morrisville students with academic and interpersonal enrichment that will help students thrive both in the classroom and in their daily lives.” Students will benefit from out-of-school time programs at Morrisville Middle School and High School offering homework help, tutoring, credit recovery, STEAM activities, career-readiness, and other enrichment activities. They will also offer small-group tutoring utilizing college student volunteers, fostering personalized support and mentorship for district students. “On behalf of the School District of Borough of Morrisville, we are thrilled, excited, and grateful to benefit from the PCCD Boost Grant to support out-of-school programming for our students,” said Dr. Andrew Doster, Superintendent of the District.  “The $250,000.00 reward will help support our students beyond the school day in developing healthy life habits, improving their academic acumen, and providing an opportunity to make positive choices in their continued growth and maturing. We are looking forward to seeing what possibilities exist and will be made available to our students here at Morrisville.” Rep. Jim Prokopiak (D-140) said, “Securing the $250,000 BOOST Grant for Morrisville School District is a monumental step toward providing our at-risk youth with the structured, enriching out-of-school opportunities they deserve. This funding will empower our community, offering students the chance to grow, learn, and thrive outside the traditional classroom setting. It’s an investment in their futures and in the strength of our entire region.” The goal of BOOST funding is to expand out-of-school-time (OST) structured programming opportunities for at-risk school-age youth, which are school-age youth who are at an educational disadvantage because of limited English proficiency, poverty, homelessness, foster care, housing instability, academic difficulties, or economic disadvantage. Funding was eligible to support structured programs or activities with engaged mentors and evidence-based/informed practices provided to school-age youth before school, after school, or during the summer. For additional information on PCCD’s BOOST Grant Program visit the PCCD website. — Courtesy of State Senator Steve Santarsiero’s office