MEF News
Round 30 grants for seven programs awarded
The grants for Round 30 were awarded in May of 2017. Eleven grants totaling $5,259.53 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students.
MCSC News Roundup – May, 2017
A digest of news related to Merrillville Community School Corporation students, teachers, alumni and/or schools.
MCSC News Roundup – April, 2017
A digest of news related to Merrillville Community School Corporation students, teachers, alumni and/or schools.
Fieler Courtyard Memory Garden Grant Photo Gallery
A Round 28 grant was awarded to put the finishing touches on a school-wide, year-long initiative to improve the courtyards at Fieler School. The entire student body participated in this project.
2017 MEF Major Saver Campaign gets underway Friday, March 17!
The Merrillville Education Foundation is once again excited to be offering Major Saver discount cards for sale through the Merrillville schools. Conveniently keep the mini card on your keychain or use the Major Saver app for Android or iOS devices so you can always take full advantage of all of the great discounts the card offers!
Grant Spotlight – Salk Sensory/Calming Area for Students
A grant provided to K-4 teachers at Salk School established a sensory/calming area, providing students the opportunity to use items to calm down, self soothe, release anger, and work through frustration in a positive, nonjudgmental climate.
Grant Spotlight – Miller Elementary 4th Grade Current Events in the Classroom
Miller Elementary School 4th grade teachers are bringing current events into their classroom through a grant awarded in Fall of 2015. See how it is impacting their students.
Round 29 grants for 11 programs awarded
The grants for Round 29 were awarded in October of 2016. Eleven grants totaling $8,915.17 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students. Robotics, brain research, "Breakout" thinking games, and Inquiry Math strategies are just a few of the...
Major thanks for your support of the 2016 Major Saver campaign!
The Merrillville Education Foundation would like to thank everyone who purchased a 2016 Major Saver card. Our fundraiser was a big success because of YOU! Proceeds from the sale of Major Saver cards directly support the participating schools and the activities of the...
Round 28 grants for 14 programs awarded
The grants for Round 28 were awarded in May of 2016. Fourteen grants totaling $7,656.71 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students in the areas of engineering, current events, social responsibility, health, science, reading, math and...