MEF News
Fall 2023 grant application now available; submission deadline is April 14
The latest MEF grant application is now available online. Round 41 will fund innovative projects for the Fall Semester of 2023.
Join us at the MEF Hops and Vino Gala 2.0 set for April 21, 2023
Come join us at the “Hops and Vino Gala 2.0” sponsored by The Merrillville Education Foundation will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville.
Round 40 grants for nine MCSC programs awarded
Round 40 grants were recently awarded in November, 2022. Nine grants totaling $5,399.48 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students.
5th Annual MEF Walk-A-Thon brings out nearly 100 participants!
The Merrillville Education Foundation sponsored its 5th Annual Walk-A-Thon on October 8, 2022, at the Merrillville High School Field House. It was a great day!
Spring 2023 grant application now available; submission deadline is November 1
The latest MEF grant application is now available online. Round 40 will fund innovative projects for the Spring Semester of 2023.
Register now for the 5th Annual MEF Walk-A-Thon set for October 8, 2022
We invite you to participate in the 5th Annual MEF Walk-a-Thon fundraiser! Participants in the “Better Health, Better Minds” event will be walking around the Merrillville High School complex on Saturday, October 8, 2022. We have sponsorship opportunities, too!
Celebrating our 20th year at the 2022 MEF Gala Hops & Vino Festival
The Merrillville Education Foundation hosted the Hops and Vino Festival at Avalon Manor on May 27, 2022, to celebrate our 20th year of existence. Check out our list of generous sponsors and a photo gallery of the evening.
Round 39 grants for five MCSC programs awarded
The grants for Round 39 were awarded in April of 2022. Five grants totaling $3,759.50 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students.
Join us at the 2022 MEF Gala Hops & Vino Festival as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary!
The Merrillville Education Foundation is proud to announce that we are celebrating our 20th anniversary at our spring Gala, “Hops and Vino Festival” on Friday, May 27, 2022, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville for adults 21 and over.
Grant Spotlight – Simulating the Industrial Revolution with Tinker Toys
With the “Simulating the Industrial Revolution with Tinker Toys” project, Pierce Middle school student collaborative groups had the opportunity to draw their own conclusions about the Industrial Revolution using interchangeable Tinker Toy parts.