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Disneyland donates $100,000 for sixth‑grade instrumental music as AESD celebrates community partners
Summary
Anaheim Elementary officials accepted a $100,000 Disneyland Resort workforce development grant to supply instruments and equipment for about 900 sixth‑grade students across eight schools; the board also recognized Lifestyle Cycles for a holiday bike/toy giveaway.
The Anaheim Elementary School District on Feb. 12 accepted a $100,000 grant from Disneyland Resort to support instrumental music for sixth graders at eight district elementary schools. Superintendent Jesus Chavarria said the funding will buy instruments, music stands and chairs to ensure students have access to instruments and instruction. "The grant is being used for instruments, music stands, and chairs to provide students with the opportunity to play different types of instruments," said Raul Aquino Rojas, a Disneyland Resort ambassador who presented the check to the board.
Board members also recognized Lifestyle Cycles for donating toys and bicycles at a December Joyride event that served Orange Grove and Patrick Henry elementary school families. District leaders presented a plaque and highlighted a short video of the giveaway, describing the effort as a partnership that created lasting memories for students.
Context and numbers: Superintendent Chavarria said Disney has provided roughly $300,000 in support over recent years to the district for arts programming, and the current $100,000 award will reach approximately 900 sixth‑grade students across eight schools. Trustees praised the district’s growing music offerings, citing the mariachi showcase earlier in the meeting as evidence of program momentum.
Ending: Trustees adopted a resolution declaring March as Music in Our Schools Month and thanked partners for continuing to fund and expand arts access across the district.
