OMES awarded grants to enhance learning and physical fitness

Oak Mountain Elementary has been awarded three grants that will be used to enhance learning and encourage physical fitness and health.

The school library has been awarded two grants from the Greater Shelby County Education Foundation. Funds received from the grants will be used to purchase Nooks and iPads, as well as to develop a year-long project called a "Creativi-tea.” The project will be a way for OMES to showcase its imagination and creative talents in a variety of formats. 

The Physical Education Department was also awarded a $9,543 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Be Healthy School Grant. The grant amount was based on curriculum goals that involved exercise, nutrition and parental involvement within the program. OMES administration said it was grateful to Blue Cross and Blue Shield for providing this grant so they can continue to enhance the program.