HANCOCK, MI-- The Portage Health Foundation is giving more than $428,000 to local school districts to help them safely start the school year.
Most districts in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties will receive $5,000 and $50 per student, calculated from last year’s fall count report. Districts with fewer than 15 students—like Arvon Township, Elm River Township and Grant Township--will get $2,000 and $50 per student.
Schools will be able to use the money for additional supplies, materials, and other resources needed to effectively proceed with their COVID response and reopening plans.
