High School Pathways Club Grant
A PETER R. MARSH FOUNDATION INITIATIVE
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
To guide traumatized students on a path which recognizes their strengths, celebrates their worth, and leads to a life with a meaningful purpose.
REALIZED OUTCOMES
Improved Attendance - Higher Grades
Reduced Dropouts - Increased Graduations – Safer Campus
GRANT GUIDELINES & CONDITIONS (Part A)
- Numerous Pathway Club Grants are available in the 2026/27 school year to public high schools, nation-wide, that participate in a Title-1 program as utilized by the federal government ESEA Title 1 guidelines.
- The $1,750.00 Grant compensates the school staff member who becomes the Club Leader and guides the student-members of the Club in 10 hours of off-campus community service activities, the recognition events, and the related responsibilities.
- Grant Requests are accepted between August 1st and Jan 15th of each school year.
- Schools that establish and maintain a compliant Pathways Club will receive priority consideration for sustaining Grants in future years.
- Only trauma-impacted students qualify for Club membership. (“Trauma-impacted” defines students that are currently displaying at-risk behaviors and a need for helpful attention.) These students are selected and recruited by a school Counselor, Nurse and/or Principal.
TEACHER TESTAMENTS
“This plan should be in every school! It works!”
“This program changes lives!”
“Most meaningful thing I’ve done in 27 years of teaching.”
CONTACT AND QUESTIONS
Program Administrator: Michelle Lancaster mlancaster@prmfoundation.org
PARTNERS of HONOR
impact report
Past Reports:
High School Pathways Club 2025 Impact Report
High School Pathways Club 2024 Impact Report
Featured Stories
Music Grant: "Just to be able to have the funds to purchase needed materials and to provide transportation to the performances has been incredible. Our three performances out of the building are truly my student's favorite part of the year. They have grown into confident young musicians from being able to perform in this kind of setting where everything they do is deeply appreciated."
Music Grant: "Receiving the Music Grant was deeply rewarding to me as a teacher because it reaffirmed the importance of the human connection that music creates. Teaching can be exhausting, and in today’s educational climate it is easy to lose sight of the “why” behind what we do when so much focus is placed on testing, data, and measurable outcomes. This grant allowed our students and me to step outside of those pressures and experience the true purpose of music education — building joy, connection, empathy, and community. Watching students interact with senior residents through music, laughter, conversation, and shared experiences was a powerful reminder that some of the most meaningful learning cannot be measured by a test score. Seeing residents light up during performances and watching students recognize the impact they could have on others brought renewed purpose and energy to my teaching. The grant provided opportunities that nurtured not only musical growth, but also kindness, confidence, and human connection, which are just as valuable as any academic achievement."
Music Grant: "While performing the 1950s themed concert at one location, the students noticed many of the residents singing every word to many of the songs. After the performance, a resident asked to demonstrate several dance moves from that era. The students joined in & let him teach them some new moves. The resident and the students quickly bonded during this impromptu activity. Then the students visited with all the residents in small groups and asked what dances were their favorites. It was a heart-warming interaction!"
