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News - August 18, 2025


South Barber was recently awarded a grant, for $106,019 from the
Patterson Family Foundation.
South Barber students to benefit from Patterson Family
Foundation grant
By Tammy McCain Lonker
The Gyp Hill Premiere
South Barber was recently awarded a grant, for $106,019 from the
Patterson Family Foundation. The district will use the money for a
variety of things.
Superintendent Dr. Mylo Miller applied for the Advanced and Specialized
Course Access grant. “We requested $100,000.00 to expand access to
rigorous coursework, enhance teacher capacity, and provide students with
enriching educational experiences,” he said. “The funding is
specifically requested as a three-year grant. The application was
submitted on April 2, 2025.”
The grant will primarily be used for high school students. “The project
aims to address the limited access to rigorous academic opportunities at
South Barber USD 255 by implementing a comprehensive Advanced Placement
(AP) curriculum,” Miller stated. “We are currently adding AP Modern
History and AP Pre-Calculus Trigonometry with the goal of a minimum of
four AP courses in core subjects within the first two years of the
project, such as English Language and Composition, US History, Biology,
and Calculus AB. The plan is to expand the number of AP courses offered
over time, based on student interest and teacher capacity.”
Teacher training and materials is another place the money will be spent.
“The funding will be used for intensive, subject-specific AP training
and certification for 12 existing teachers in the first year,” Miller
said. “This training will enable teachers to get the necessary skills
and certifications to teach AP courses. The grant will also pay for
ongoing professional development, including participation in AP
conferences, workshops, and online resources. As for instructional
materials, the grant will help purchase high-quality textbooks, digital
resources, and lab equipment for AP students. Additionally, the school
will provide all necessary textbooks, materials, and technology to AP
students.”
Funding could also help with some exciting field trips for students.
“The grant will help fund at least two curriculum-aligned field trips
per academic year for AP students to relevant universities, museums, and
professional settings,” Miller shared. “This could include a trip to
Washington D.C., if students qualify at the national level for a History
Day event, etcetera. The first set of field trips will be organized in
the spring of the project's second year.”
“A massive thank you to the Patterson Family Foundation for their belief
in our students and their commitment to enhancing rural education,”
Miller stated in an email sent to The Gyp Hill Premiere. “This
partnership will open up incredible opportunities for our school
community.”
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