Two Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence (BSFEE) Board Members, Jenna Fox and Laura Olivier, recently visited Boardman High School to see how students in Mr. Lenhart's Computer Classes are putting grant-funded micro to work.

About the size of a palm, a micro: bit is a mini computer that students can program to operate sensors and perform a variety of tasks.

In Data Analysis class, students are using the technology to support their hydroponic lettuce garden, tracking nutrients and water needs while controlling lighting to create optimal growing conditions.

Students in IT Repair also demonstrated projects they designed and programmed. Dishawn created a system to turn household lights on and off, while Mason developed a program using moisture and motion sensors to help determine the best time to mow the lawn.

From agricultural technology to smart home applications, students are discovering the real-world possibilities of coding and computer science.

This grant was one of a dozen funded in the 2025-26 school year. Currently, teachers are applying for this year's grant awards. and soon we will see what new and amazing ideas will become classroom realities.