Sparklight Awards STEM Grant to Bishop Public School in Lawton

LAWTON, Okla. (May 5, 2026) — Sparklight® is proud to award a $2,500 STEM grant to Bishop Public School in Lawton through its annual “Dream Bigger” social media campaign, supporting innovative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education opportunities for K‒12 students.

The funding will be used to purchase a Strawbees Robotics Classroom Learning Kit, enabling students to design, build and program interactive inventions using micro:bit technology while applying engineering and coding concepts to real-world challenges.

“Sparklight’s Dream Bigger grant makes a difference for each and every one of our middle school STEM students,” said Megan Veldhuizen, Bishop Public School Business Manager/Treasurer. “Having these kits will let our students explore with their hands while engaging their minds.”

“Hands-on learning plays a critical role in helping students build confidence and connect classroom concepts to real-world applications,” said Kenny Walker, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, South Central. “We’re proud to support Bishop Public School and help create opportunities that inspire curiosity, creativity and future career pathways in STEM.”

Since its launch in 2019, Sparklight’s “Dream Bigger” initiative has awarded more than $200,000 in grants to support STEM education and expand access to innovative learning opportunities for K‒12 students. In 2026, 12 schools and organizations across Sparklight’s 24-state footprint were selected to receive funding for impactful, student-focused projects.

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