A long-time dream of the late Richard “Dick” Reese will soon become a reality at the John Glenn School Corporation.
Continue readingReese Family Makes Generous Donation to John Glenn School Corporation
John Glenn School Corporation Receives Addition to Agri-Solar Science Program
The John Glenn School Board members recently recognized the John Glenn Education Foundation for sponsoring a piece of equipment for the school corporation’s newly implemented Agri-Solar Science program.
Continue readingArea Students to Receive Backpack Reflectors
Thousands of area elementary school students will be getting backpack reflectors at the beginning of the school year, thanks to 1st Source Bank.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Corporation Receives $100,000 Donation
Students at the John Glenn School Corporation will benefit from scholarships after a generous donation was made by the Branson and Mary Lou Hiatt Family Foundation.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Education Foundation Gala Coming up
John Glenn Education Foundation Gala Set for February
A fundraising event for the John Glenn Education Foundation is set for Saturday, Feb. 23.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Education Foundation Gala Set for Feb. 17
A fundraising event will be held to raise funds to help teachers apply their out-of-the-box ideas to enhance the learning experience for students.
A fundraising gala is set for Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth where a silent auction will occur after a sit-down dinner. All proceeds will benefit the John Glenn Education Foundation. That money will be awarded in the form of grants to help fund enhanced training, teaching techniques or new styles of learning. The Teacher Grants Committee reviews all grant applications and the grants will be awarded as funds allow. The idea is to bridge the gap between need and funding.
John Glenn Education Foundation Gives Grants to Teachers
The members of the John Glenn Education Foundation are looking for funds to help supply grants to teachers.
The first round of grants was awarded in September. Teachers can apply for foundation grants for their out-of-the-box ideas to enhance the learning experience for students. Grants will also be awarded for enhanced training, teaching techniques or new styles of learning.
Tickets on Sale Now for John Glenn Education Foundation Gala
A fundraising gala for the John Glenn Education Foundation is set for Saturday, Feb. 17 at Swan Lake Resort.
Superintendent Richard Reese told the John Glenn School Board this week that a silent auction is planned along with music and dinner. The cost is $75 a couple. All proceeds will go toward the John Glenn Education Foundation that helps fund out-of-the-box projects for teachers to boost the education of students. Continue reading
John Glenn Education Foundation Awards Grants
The John Glenn Education Foundation approved its first ever round of teacher grants in September.
The newly formed John Glenn Education Foundation allows corporation teachers to apply for grants to enrich classes. Continue reading
John Glenn Education Foundation Grants Approved
Nine grant applications were recently approved to receive funds from the John Glenn Education Foundation.
Superintendent Richard Reese told the John Glenn School Board members this week that $7,500 to $8,000 worth of grants were awarded to teachers who applied for project funding. He added that the names of teachers who applied for the grants will be released at the next school board meeting in November along with the specific projects and grant amounts.
John Glenn Education Foundation Gets Healthy Start
The recent sale of property donated to the John Glenn Education Foundation and the sale of items within the estate equal a great start to assisting teachers and students with grants within the John Glenn School Corporation.
The Hiler family donated property at 123 Shamrock Street to the school corporation and the corporation followed procedures to donate it to the John Glenn Education Foundation with the understanding that proceeds of the sale of the home would benefit the foundation.
Tag Sale Planned to Benefit John Glenn Education Foundation
The items inside the home recently donated to the John Glenn Education Foundation will be sold as a fundraiser for the foundation.
Superintendent Richard Reese reminded the John Glenn School Board Tuesday night that the sale is planned for Saturday, April 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 123 Shamrock Street in Walkerton.
John Glenn School Board Approves Property Donation to JGEF
The John Glenn School Board members opened their meeting to the public to gather comments on the donation of property at 123 Shamrock Street by the Hiler family to the John Glenn Education Foundation.
The family initially donated the property to the corporation at the end of 2015. Superintendent Richard Reese explained this was before the John Glenn Education Foundation was officially organized.
“The Hilers were comfortable with giving it to the school corporation with the knowledge that once the foundation became functional that we would exercise whatever process it takes to get this to the foundation,” said Reese.
John Glenn School Board to Hear Public Comments on Property Donation
The John Glenn School Board will entertain public comment tonight on a property donation by the Hiler family.
The corporation received the donation of the property at 123 Shamrock Street at the end of 2015. The school board plans to donate it to the newly formed John Glenn Education Foundation in an action that is expected to take place after the public hearing. The property will then be sold with the proceeds to benefit the foundation.
John Glenn Education Foundation Offers Grants to Enrich Students
The newly formed John Glenn Education Foundation is available for corporation teachers to apply for grants to enrich classes.
The foundation was formed in Nov. 2016 under the direction of Superintendent Richard Reese. Teachers can apply for foundation grants for their out-of-the-box ideas to enhance the learning experience for students. Grants will also be awarded for enhanced training, teaching techniques or new styles of learning.
John Glenn School Board Receives Update on Upcoming Property Sale
John Glenn School Superintendent Richard Reese updated on the school board on the progress of the sale of property donated to the school corporation by the Hiler family.
The property at 125 Shamrock Street was donated to the corporation at the end of 2015. The school board accepted the property then on behalf of the corporation. The property will be donated to the newly formed John Glenn Educational Foundation with the intention that the proceeds from the property sale will benefit the foundation.
