MOUNT UNION — Mount Union was one of only a few Pennsylvania school districts to receive a substantial grant from federal stimulus money this fall. Last week, Mount Union Area High School was awarded a $2.5 million grant to implement bold reforms designed to raise student achievement. “All in all, it will be a large benefit for our students,” said Mount Union superintendent Brett Gilliland. “It will support our budget well, and allow us to do things we otherwise would not be able to do.” Though specifically awarded to the high school because of its “school improvement” status, as defined by PSSA scores and other adequate yearly progress requirements, the grant will be used throughout the district to create curriculum and other program improvements, the superintendent said. The school districts that applied for the grants could choose from four models to implement the improvements.