Ashley HS band, orchestra, ROTC benefits from grant award | Education

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Landfall Foundation has awarded New Hanover County Schools approximately $54,000 in grants. A total of ten schools will directly benefit from the grants, while other partnering programs received grants that will impact student success.

Ashley High School’s Band Boosters Club received $6,000 for sectional music lessons. That money will allow for 115 students to take individual music lessons.

The Ashley ROTC Booster club was also awarded $1,000 for the Cadet Orientation trip. This grant will help 44 cadets take a trip to Camp Lejeune.

The Walmart Foundation and Facility #1348 also awarded Ashley High School a $1,000 grant to be used by the school’s orchestra.

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