In an effort to expand staff appreciation efforts, the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation has catered meals for staff at six schools without PTOs/PTAs. Staff at Laura B. Anderson Elementary enjoyed a hot breakfast on their first day back before school started in August. A week later, Education Foundation…
In November 2023, Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation staff and volunteers surprised educators at Axtell Park and Hawthorne Elementary with loaves of holiday dessert bread. Education Foundation staff purchased more than 200 loaves of cranberry orange pecan, lemon poppyseed, and pumpkin bread from The Cookie Jar in downtown Sioux…
Public schools across the country are honoring educators who make a difference in the lives of their students during American Education Week, November 13th—17th. To kick off the festivities in the Sioux Falls School District, individuals can nominate a teacher to receive one of 15 $25 Lewis Drug gift cards.…
The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation partnered with Starbucks to provide coffee to educators at six schools on October 10, 2023. Staff had in-service during the day and conferences in the evening, and they appreciated the extra boost of caffeine in the afternoon. Staff at Robert Frost Elementary, Laura…
The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation celebrated its 15th anniversary on September 15th with a “Day of Giving.” The Education Foundation ran a social media campaign, sharing photos, videos, and graphics highlighting the organization’s major milestones from the last 15 years (https://www.facebook.com/SFPSEF). Public School Proud Grant winners, Sioux Falls…
Earlier this morning, Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation staff and volunteers surprised Sue Bills at Whittier Middle School. Bills will begin her 44th year in the classroom tomorrow. She has spent her entire career teaching special education at Whittier. The Education Foundation will celebrate its 15th anniversary during the…
On Monday morning, Education Foundation staff and donors surprised 80 new teachers with $200 First Time Teacher Grants during orientation at Jefferson High School. Educators from more than 30 schools in the Sioux Falls School District will receive funds to purchase supplies for their classrooms. First-time teachers often buy materials…
Residents from Touchmark at All Saints attended a speakeasy event on July 26th and supported students in the Sioux Falls School District. Staff filled the Waterford Dining Room with 1920s-themed decorations, and guests were encouraged to dress the part, wearing flapper dresses, beaded headbands, pearls, and scarves. To enter the…
Two local businesses will partner with the Education Foundation for the second annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive. SCHEELS and Chick-Fil-A Empire Place are hosting a friendly competition to collect materials for students in the Sioux Falls School District. Individuals wishing to donate can drop off supplies at either…
The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation awarded a record number of Public School Proud Grants during the 2022-2023 school year. Any educator in the Sioux Falls School District can apply for up to $10,000 in funding to purchase materials that give students hands-on, immersive experiences. The Education Foundation awarded…