Spartan Youth Radio, a project of Espanola High School, trains students from grades 9 to 12 to write, report, record, edit and distribute their own online radio programs. Over 30 students currently working on this project have produced over 3.5 hours of news, sports, entertainment, arts and issues stories.

This innovative program allows students to take an active role in sharing their stories, talking about what concerns them and gives them the skills to embrace and use new media as an effective and dynamic communication tool.

Help Our Students Expand and Promote This Innovative Project

Spartan Youth Radio is currently funded by the students themselves but we’re finding that draws and raffle ticket sales do not come close to meeting our capital funding needs. Spartan Youth Radio needs new equipment such as a computer, monitors, and microphones; a rewired public address system so that we can broadcast within the school; and promotional wares such as t-shirts, buttons and stickers in order to promote to existing and emerging audiences.

We appeal to your business to become a sponsor. All sponsors receive complimentary advertising on the podcast, on this site and in the Spartan Youth Radio studios. Sponsors of $500 or more will be given a complimentary website designed by our staff.

If your business is unable to make a donation, please consider donating an item or service we could use to promote the station, award our volunteers or thank our listeners. Items such as gift certificates, mugs, clothing, CDs and food vouchers are a great way to promote your business and demonstrate your commitment to the community while supporting the voice of Espanola youth!

If you would like to discuss a one-time donation or a longer commitment, or for a tour of our studios and a visit with our students, please contact Teacher Advisor Jayson Stewart at Espanola Highschool or by email at stewarja@rainbowschools.ca

We look forward to working with you and thank you for helping to give a powerful and positive voice to the youth of Espanola and area!

Spartan Youth Radio was started using seed funding from: