Middletown Public Schools is pleased to announce it has received a $4,950 STEM grant from the Toshiba America Foundation (TAF). These funds will support the high school Veterinary Science courses offered in partnership with the Middlesex Community College Veterinary Technology program.
The grant award will support the purchase of two animal mannequins for training in veterinary emergency room scenarios. These mannequins elevate our practice to what is afforded to students in higher education. Middletown Agriculture Science students in grades 11 and 12 can enroll in the CCP (College Career Pathways) in Veterinary Technology and earn up to 5 college credits for their high school courses. Another goal is for students to earn their Pet CPR and Rescuer certification offered through RECOVER, the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation initiative, which is industry standard in the veterinary profession.
"This grant enables our students to train with industry-standard equipment, bridging the gap between high school and college-level veterinary education," said Superintendent Alberto Vázquez Matos, Ph.D., Ed.D. "By providing hands-on emergency medical training with these mannequins, we're preparing our students for real-world veterinary careers while they earn college credits."
Toshiba America Foundation’s grants fund projects designed by individual classroom teachers. This “direct-to-teacher” approach brings immediate results. Teachers can change the way they teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects because the grant supports equipment for hands-on experiments and inquiry-based approaches to the curriculum. At TAF, we believe that STEM is a lot more fun than just reading a textbook. TAF grants provide teachers with the tools they need to be more effective educators. The grants make the classroom a more exciting place for both teachers and students.
About Middletown Public Schools
Middletown Public Schools (MPS) serves over 4,300 diverse students across its various facilities, from preschool through adult education. Committed to empowering each child, MPS encourages active participation in the educational journey. Our dedicated educators and staff create inclusive, innovative learning environments that prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving world. In partnership with families and the community, Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance within every student.
About the Middletown Agricultural Science and Technology Program
The Middletown Agriculture Science program offers an individualized, hands-on learning experience with all the benefits and academic rigor of a comprehensive high school education. The curriculum provides instruction in Animal & Veterinary Science, Plant Science, Natural Resources, and Agricultural Engineering & Mechanics. The program is available to high school students from Middletown, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, East Hampton, Essex, Guilford, Haddam, Killingworth, Madison, Middlefield, Portland, Rocky Hill, Old Saybroo,k, and Westbrook. For more information about the Middletown Agriculture Science and Technology Program, please call (860) 704-4594 or visit our website: mhs.middletownschools.org/o/mhs/page/ag-sci
About Toshiba America Foundation
Founded in 1990 with support from Toshiba Corporation and the Toshiba America Group Companies, Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to helping classroom teachers make STEM learning fun and successful for K to 12 students in U.S. schools. TAF grants support public and nonprofit private schools throughout the United States. For more information, please visit: www.toshiba.com/taf