The grants for Round 19 were awarded in October of 2011.  Five grants totaling $4205.15 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for over 2,990 Merrillville students at all levels. The awarded programs cover a variety of topics, including reading, math and science, gardening/biology, positive behavior and parental involvement.

To get more details about these programs, view the complete listing of the Round 19 awarded grants…

From left to right : Dr. Anthony Lux, Terrell Taylor, Jim Donohue, Bruce Woods, Mark Lucas, Thomas Bainbridge, Dale Brooks, Mark Gregoline. (Linda Jonaitis, MEF President and School Board Trustee, as well as MEF Vice President David Barrick, were not present for the photo.)

Through the success of its Major Saver program, the Merrillville Education Foundation was recently able to present a check to the Merrillville Community School Corporation in the amount of $24,153.96. 

The Major Saver program was chaired by MEF Vice President David Barrick.

The 2011 Merrillville Education Foundation Gala was held on Friday, April 29 at the Star Plaza in Merrillville. An enjoyable evening of food, spirits and entertainment marked another successful fundraiser for the Foundation. Read the rest of this entry »