A Service Learning grant was awarded to Karnes City ISD for the 2006-2007 school year and was then continued for the following 2007-2008 school year through Learn and Serve America.

Each year, the district has been awarded a $20,000 matching grant, which means that the district must match this grant dollar for dollar.

This grant has focused on giving assistance to the new Karnes City Park as a community project.

Last year, students painted the splash pad, planted grass and developed a garden area. This year, the students have chosen the trees to be planted, presented to the city council on the need for a drip irrigation system for the trees and they are in the process of spreading mulch.

The Service Learning Grant ties together a community service project with classroom learning. This year’s 9^th grade biology class and last year’s high school art class have been able to participate in and out of class for projects.

There is a possibility that the school district can continue this grant for one more year.

School district officials expressed thanks to Jennifer Dobson Card and her 9^th grade biology class for their participation in the projects.