MEF News
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!
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.
Be on the lookout! The 2021 Major Saver campaign starts April 8
The Merrillville Education Foundation is excited to be offering Major Saver cards for sale through the Merrillville schools. Students will receive the sales packets starting Thursday, April 8, 2021. The sale will last approximately two weeks.
In loving memory of Bruce Woods
Bruce Woods, one of the founding board members of the Merrillville Education Foundation, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the age of 78. He was a retired Merrillville teacher and admired community member of Northwest Indiana.
Grant Spotlight – Out in the Garden
With the “Out in the Garden” project, MIS students will have the opportunity of an outdoor learning component for their Math and Science classes where they can apply the skills that they learned in the classroom to the gardens.
Merrillville Education Foundation helps students get connected!
The Merrillville School Board recently accepted a gift of $6,000 from the Merrillville Education Foundation to purchase hotspots for families who need internet connections.
Round 36 grants for 10 MCSC programs awarded
The grants for Round 36 were awarded in May of 2020. Ten grants totaling $7,943.11 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students.
UPDATED: 2020 MEF Major Saver Campaign ends
UPDATE: Closing out the 2020 Major Saver Campaign.