School receives $5,000 from Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program
WHITEFIELD, N.H. - White Mountains Regional High School has been awarded a $5,000 grant to support its geospatial technology program from Consolidated Communications' Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program. Consolidated joined students, teachers and faculty in celebrating the grant award at a check presentation during the school's Spartan Spotlight assembly on Monday, May 13.
Geospatial technologies play a crucial role in communities, from urban planning to environmental conservation. This grant will allow White Mountains Regional High School to upgrade technology in its geospatial technologies course curriculum, providing students with increased hands-on experiences in drone operation, data analysis and mapping techniques. Integration of this cutting-edge technology into the curriculum will enhance student learning experiences and prepare students for careers in geospatial technology and related fields.
"We are thrilled and immensely grateful to Consolidated Communications for their generous grant," said Frank Lombardi, high school teacher at White Mountains Regional High School. "This pivotal support enables the integration of cutting-edge drones into our Geospatial Technologies Program. With this innovative addition, students are poised to embark on an exhilarating journey of exploration and discovery. Through hands-on experience in drone operation, data analysis, and mapping techniques, they'll forge a pathway to dynamic careers in geospatial technology and beyond. This collaboration exemplifies the power of industry partnerships in revolutionizing education and shaping the future workforce."
"Through our Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program we are increasing access for students to learn, grow and thrive through programs like the geospatial technologies program at White Mountains Regional High School," said Scott Brooks, director of government affairs for Consolidated. "Investing in education initiatives like this these make our communities stronger and Consolidated is proud to support the Whitefield community and its youth through this grant."
The Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program funds K-12 schools within the company's service area that provide innovative, technology-focused learning programs to advance creative student learning, develop 21st century skills and promote critical thinking. Since 2021, the program has granted more than $160,000 to 52 schools, impacting more than 14,500 students in the company's service area.
About White Mountain Regional High School
The White Mountains Regional High School is located in Whitefield, N.H. and serves students in 9th through 12th grade. WMRHS is part of the White Mountains Regional School District SAU #36, which provides students with a plethora of educational opportunities to help them advance towards life after high school.
About Consolidated Communications
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNSL) is dedicated to moving people, businesses and communities forward by delivering the most reliable fiber communications solutions. Consumers, businesses and wireless and wireline carriers depend on Consolidated for a wide range of high-speed internet, data, phone, security, cloud and wholesale carrier solutions. With a network spanning more than 60,000 fiber route miles, Consolidated is a top 10 U.S. fiber provider, turning technology into solutions that are backed by exceptional customer support.
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