MEF News
Eat at Old Chicago for our monthly “first Tuesday” fundraiser through May
On the first Tuesday of the month through May, 2020, enjoy dinner at Old Chicago Restaurant, 740 E. 81st Street, Merrillville, between 6-9 p.m., and ten percent of your net meal charges will be donated to MEF by Old Chicago.
Round 35 grants for 14 MCSC programs awarded
The grants for Round 35 were awarded in October of 2019. Fourteen grants totaling $7,506.69 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students.
2019 MEF Walk-A-Thon Photo Gallery
The Merrillville Education Foundation sponsored its 3rd Annual Walk-A-Thon on October 12, 2019, at the Merrillville High School Field House. It was a tremendous success! 2019 Walk-a-Thon Media GalleryOther Media Galleries
3rd Annual MEF Walk-A-Thon a great success!
The Merrillville Education Foundation sponsored its 3rd Annual Walk-A-Thon on October 12, 2019, at the Merrillville High School Field House. It was a great success!
Spring 2020 grant application now available; submission deadline October 10
The latest MEF grant application is now available online. Round 35 will fund innovative projects for the Spring Semester of 2020.
Register Now! 3rd Annual MEF Walk-A-Thon set for October 12
We invite you to participate in the 3rd 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 12, 2019. We have sponsorship opportunities, too!
Round 34 grants for 11 MCSC programs awarded
The grants for Round 34 were awarded in May of 2019. Eleven grants totaling $6,772.94 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students.
Grant Spotlight – Crazy Traits
Using “Crazy Traits” kits, purchased via a Merrillville Education Foundation grant, students developed a model for how probability influences genetic variation. They discovered how genetically diverse the population can be even with just 14 traits.
Grant Spotlight – The Great Kindness Challenge
Every month, we are creating activities and projects to promote kindness, respect, empathy, and unity throughout the MIS building. We celebrate every month with the “Act of Kindness MVP” award.
Grant Spotlight – Family Engineering Nights
Approximately 100 families attended and participated in a variety of STEM activities. The purpose of the program was to introduce our parents to the engineering process and the new Makerspace Room at MIS.