MEF News

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.

Fall 2022 grant application now available; submission deadline is April 8
The latest MEF grant application is now available online. Round 39 will fund innovative projects for the Fall Semester of 2022.

2021 MEF Walk-A-Thon Photo Gallery
The Merrillville Education Foundation sponsored its 4th Annual Walk-A-Thon on October 9, 2021, at the Merrillville High School Field House. It was another tremendous success for MEF fundraising efforts!

Round 38 grants for 8 MCSC programs awarded
The grants for Round 38 were awarded in November of 2021. Eight grants totaling $7,292.36 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students.

4th Annual MEF Walk-A-Thon is a huge success!
The Merrillville Education Foundation sponsored its 4th Annual Walk-A-Thon on October 9, 2021, at the Merrillville High School Field House. It was a huge success!

Spring 2022 grant application now available; submission deadline October 26
The latest MEF grant application is now available online. Round 38 will fund innovative projects for the Spring Semester of 2022.

Register Now! 4th Annual MEF Walk-A-Thon set for October 9
We invite you to participate in the 4th 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 9, 2021. We have sponsorship opportunities, too!

Round 37 grants for 7 MCSC programs awarded
The grants for Round 37 were awarded in May of 2021. Seven grants totaling $3,905.99 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students.