Sparklight® Awards $2,500 STEM Grant to Genoa Central High School in Texarkana

TEXARKANA, Ark. (April 24, 2026) — Sparklight® is proud to award a $2,500 STEM grant to Genoa Central High School in Texarkana 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 help the school bring electrophoresis, a laboratory technique used to separate and analyze DNA, into the classroom and enable students to explore biotechnology concepts.

“We are incredibly grateful to be selected as a Sparklight Dream Bigger winner,” said Melodie Smith, Genoa Central High School biology teacher. “As a small school, this funding is transformative, allowing us to bring biotechnology into our STEM program and provide students with hands-on, real-world learning experiences that inspire curiosity, build confidence and prepare them for future careers.”

“Strong communities start with strong schools and access to meaningful learning experiences,” said Kenny Walker, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, South Central. “This grant helps bring advanced science concepts to life for students and supports educators who are preparing the next generation for careers 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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