Immediate Release: Jefferson STEM Elementary Raises $1,200 for Magical Meadows Through Student 3D Pr
WARSAW, IN - Students at Jefferson STEM Elementary raised $1,200 for Magical Meadows through a student-led 3D printing fundraiser.
Mr. Kyle Kuhn’s fourth-grade class designed and 3D printed Valentine-themed items in Jefferson’s STEM lab, selling them throughout the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. The project blended engineering design, entrepreneurship and real-world problem solving while supporting a meaningful community cause.
All proceeds will directly benefit Magical Meadows, led by Executive Director Michael Kuhn. The nonprofit organization provides therapeutic horseback riding services to children and adults across the region.
Executive Director Michael Kuhn expressed gratitude for the partnership and the students’ efforts, sharing that the funds raised will support therapeutic riding sessions for individuals who benefit from the program’s physical, emotional and developmental impact.
Throughout the project, students practiced iterative design, budgeting, production planning and customer service. Most importantly, they experienced firsthand how classroom learning can extend beyond school walls to positively impact the broader community.
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Photo Provided: Back row (left to right): Michael Kuhn, Executive Director of Magical Meadows; Kyle Kuhn, Jefferson fourth-grade teacher; Josh Wall, Jefferson Principal. Front row (left to right): Edison Schafer; Olivia Hunter; Madison Terpstra; Jackson Pahl.