Washington, DC / Farmos – The Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) is proud to announce that it has received a $200,000 grant from the Kilroy Foundation to support educational and infrastructure improvements at Miklós Matolcsy Elementary School in Farmos through the “Egy Falu az Iskoláért” Foundation.
Picture: Miklós Matolcsy Elementary School
Picture: St. Urban memorial
The grant will fund key upgrades including asphalting the lower elementary school courtyard assembly area to improve safety and accessibility, renovating student washrooms with modern tiling and finishes, and installing drywall suspended ceilings with fresh paint to revitalize classrooms. Support will also be given to the school’s robotics club, promoting hands-on STEM learning among students. The Foundation has also explored options for an outdoor LED video wall in various sizes and qualities, and it will acquire a mobile indoor projector to enhance teaching technologies.
Picture: Principal Ferenc Kollar
The “Egy Falu az Iskoláért” Foundation remains committed to nurturing educational opportunities in Farmos and supporting the school as a hub of community learning and growth. The Coalition thanks the Kilroy Foundation for making these vital improvements possible, helping to enrich the educational experiences of current and future generations.