Warriors 4 Change: Central Falls High School Participatory Budgeting 2024

Budget: $8,500

We will take a trip to New York City for a day during Spring Break to go to museums and landmarks. Students will receive admission to the Museum of Natural History, a broadway show, and time to go shopping in Times Square! Students will also receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This project recognizes students who earn first and second honors and will pay for sixty students to attend the trip based on a raffle. Budget: $8,500

Budget: $2,400

Too often students want to bring their own food from home, but by the time lunch comes their food is cold! This problem leads to students not eating because they prefer to not eat the school lunch. This project will fund four microwaves for the cafeteria, which students will be able to use free of charge in order to heat up their food. Budget: $2,400

Budget: $2,400

Warrior Wellness provides a safe space for students to discuss mental health issues and learn coping strategies. Groups will meet twice a month on Mondays, focusing on topics such as stress management, peer pressure, and substance abuse concerns. These sessions are open to all students and will incorporate group activities. This project would fund snacks for each meeting. Budget: $2,400

Budget: $10,000

This project will purchase vending machines for CFHS where you can buy healthy snacks before or after school. The vending machines will also be available during school events like sports or dances. Proceeds from the vending machines will pay for a food pantry, where students can pick up healthy snacks for free if they are hungry. Budget: $10,000

Budget: $10,000

Have you ever wanted to participate in an activity that you could not afford? This project would help students pay for enrichment opportunities that might be out of their budget. Students will have to apply for a grant for up to $500, and can use the money to pay for anything involving academics, sports, or even extra classes like Driver’s Ed, Summer programs, etc. Budget: $10,000

Budget: $5,000

This project provides a school ID card for every student in CFHS. Your student ID will allow you to scan in for attendance, scan for lunch, and be used as a library card. Student IDs will help manage long lines throughout the school, especially during lunch and morning attendance. Students can use their IDs for traveling or even getting discounts at the movies. Budget: $5,000

Budget: $7,000

Did you ever want to work out, play ball, or just see your friends in a safe, comfortable place? This project allows students to use the school gym on two Saturdays a month as a recreation center. Students will have the opportunity to workout, practice, or play for free. Students will have to agree to behavior expectations, including not having any social restrictions. Budget: $7,000

Budget: $5,000

Social Warriors events will give students and staff an opportunity to meet new people and make friends. These events will happen every two months, before, during, and after the school year. Some examples of these kinds of events will include field days, teacher vs students, cookouts, dances, etc. Budget: $5,000

Budget: $8,250

This project creates a Photography Club for students who are interested in photography. We will purchase cameras and editing software, and pay for a mentor who can help students learn all about photography and editing. This project will benefit the entire student body by offering a way for students to practice self-expression, fostering enjoyment and skill development outside of regular classes. Budget: $8,250