Our main project this year is to provide materials to our 4-H Clubhouse. In Conecuh, we
are being provided with a building by the city where we will conduct 4-H enrichment
programs and after-school clubs. This building is an amazing addition to our program.
However, the building is empty. We need tables and chairs, along with art materials,
cooking supplies, and a variety of program materials so that the building may be stocked
and ready for our 4-Hers.
● We would like to provide 4-H Leadership enrichment programs to Juniors and Seniors
across the county. Supplies are needed for curriculum, supplies, and transportation.
● We would like to offer little/no cost day camps to our youth. The day camps will consist
of programs from the curriculum grid such as S.T.E.M. (Robotics, Virtual Reality, Drones,
Ozobots), JMG, Archery, Cooking, Sewing, Art, Copper Tooling, Basket Weaving, Dog
Training, etc. We will need to purchase materials for these day camps/enrichment
programs as well as snacks for the youth and adult volunteers.
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HIPPY Conecuh
HIPPY Conecuh is a home visiting program that focuses on parent-involved and parent -directed early learning. HIPPY services are offered to parents, who then work with their 2 year old-through 4 year old. HIPPY helps parents prepare their children for success in school and beyond. HIPPY supports parents as their children’s first teacher by providing them tools, skills, and confidence to teach their young children at home.
HIPPY is a 30 week program of activities, with a Parent Educator visiting the home once per week. Each week the Parent Educator will deliver and role play with the parent one curriculum packet. The curriculum has the domains, Literacy, Language, Science, and Math. All props and supplies are provided for each family. A group meeting (2 Hours) is held every six weeks that will cover an adult educational program and a program for the children. Everyone is served dinner due to the lateness of the meeting. The meetings are held at a community building outside of the Conecuh County Extension Office.
Evergreen’s Winter Wonderland
Through the funding of this grant, Evergreen will start a downtown Winter Wonderland that will consist of decorated tiny houses in the downtown area. These tiny houses will be put on display for the entire Christmas season. Families will be allowed to enter and there will also be interactive toys to match the theme inside. These tiny houses will be used for years to come. Through the year, we hope to continue to add more and more tiny houses to create a true Winter Wonderland in the downtown of Evergreen.
HHS Varsity Girls Basketball Spirit Packs
The Varsity Girls Basketball Team has a rich tradition of winning. We were AHSAA Class 3A Regional Runner-Ups. In the last six years; they have a 97-39 record, 3 Area Championships, 1 Final Four Appearance, 1 Regional Championship, 1 Sweet Sixteen, 2 Elite 8’s, 2 Sub-Regional wins. However, with all of the great accomplishments that have been made by the girl’s basketball team, our budget does not allow for the purchase of new uniforms. With the success of our basketball program, our girls deserve new uniforms. Many of these players participate in multiple sports, therefore, sometimes causing a strain on the parents/guardians. In the past, although we have had numerous fundraisers, parents and coaches have still had to contribute money from their own pockets to help cover team expenses. This year we are anticipating another year of success.
The players are young, but they are looking for an opportunity to be powerful and represent our school with pride. They are eager to make a difference and continue the storied tradition of our basketball program. There is a saying that goes, “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play well. If you play good, you win!” Although this is not the ultimate goal behind the team uniforms, it does play a major part. As a former player and the Varsity Girls Basketball coach, I feel that the girls are so deserving of new uniforms. Both teams have both powered up and researched different types of uniforms. Something as simple as uniforms has really helped these young athletes understand the meaning of T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Accomplishes More.
Being from a small school in a rural area, many times we fall short of donations because sponsors and companies are drained from donating to multiple organizations. It is a tremendous task to buy new uniforms and purchase spirit packs, as well as perform to the best of their abilities on the basketball court.
Can You Hear Me Now?
With this funding, the Conecuh County Jr. Cattlemen was able to purchase a nice PA speaker system. The PA system included several sets of speakers and two sets of wireless microphones that can be used year after year for the Conecuh Steer and Heifer Show or any Jr Cattlemen event.