MEF News
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...
Round 27 grants for 5 programs awarded
The grants for Round 27 were awarded in November of 2015. Five grants totaling $1,830.20 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students in the areas of community service, health & science, social skills and special needs. To get more...
Round 25 grants for 13 programs awarded
The grants for Round 25 were awarded in November of 2014. Ten grants totaling $7,341.87 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students in the areas of health, writing, math, reading, history and social skills. To get more details about these...
MEF presents grant funds to Merrillville Schools in 2014
At the August 19, 2014, Merrillville Board of School Trustees meeting, the Merrillville Education Foundation presented a check to Merrillville Schools in the amount of $33,479.75. These funds were used for teacher grants and school programs. Mr. Woods, Vice President...
Round 24 grants for 10 programs awarded
The grants for Round 24 were awarded in April of 2014. Ten grants totaling $10,082.78 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students in the areas of math, reading, science and positive behavior. To get more details about these programs, view...
Round 23 grants for 11 programs awarded
The grants for Round 23 were awarded in November of 2013. Eleven grants totaling $8,081.09 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students. To get more details about these programs, view the complete listing of the Round 23 awarded grants…