Programs
Reach for the Stars After School Program
provides a safe place for students to go after school where they can get homework assistance, tutoring, enrichment activities and a snack
YouthFriends and YouthFriends Corps Mentoring Program
gives students quality time and a one-on-one relationship that can help students in many areas that affect life at home and at school
Weekend Warriors
provides backpacks filled with nutritious food to students who have little or no food on the weekends through Harvester’s BackSnack Program
Kick Up Your Heels for Christmas
Provides free shoes to children in need
4-H Day Camp
gives 4-H students that participate in Reach for the Stars 4-H program a taste of what camp is about
Red Ribbon Rally
brings all of USD290 together to celebrate the benefits of not being involved with drugs and/or alcohol
Douglas County Dental Clinic
provides free dental services to students in need
Careers on Wheels
introduces 5th grade students to career exploration
Bicycle Rodeo
teaches 2nd grade students about bike safety and provides each student with a bicycle helmet.
Winter Adventures
activities bring families in to the library to learn about available library services and literacy
Spring Fling “Gymspiration”
gives students plenty of open gym activities to do during Spring Break
KICK
is a student led service learning project that gets Kids Involved In Community Kindness
Reality U
is a financial literacy program for sophmores
Ace Readers Mentoring
a computerized reading tutoring program.
Lincoln Living Leadership
a leadership and service learning program geared towards 3rd, 4th, 5th graders.
Brilliant Bookworms
is a introduction to the library for 3rd graders.
Free Optometric Services
provides free optometric services to students in need.
Middle School After School Program
provides funding to promote after school activities.
Toothbrush/Toothpaste Campaingn
provides toothbrushes and toothpaste to area students.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
provided gifts to 182 children.
OPET ( Ottawa Public Education Trust)
funds grants for USD 290 teachers




