Public School Proud Grant

Since 2008, the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation has been championing teachers and students by encouraging and funding innovative solutions to enrich education in all Sioux Falls public schools.

2024 Grant Winners

Kristen Heilman and Kiley Songstad at the Learning Lab received $1,259 for their proposal, “Sensory Hallway.”

Sensory Hallway

2024 Grant Winner Kristen Heilman and Kiley Songstad at the Learning Lab received $1,259 for their proposal, “Sensory Hallway.” With […]

Jenny Joffer from Jane Addams Elementary received $1,600 for her proposal, “Cultivating Kids That Code.”

Cultivating Kids That Code

2024 Grant Winner Jenny Joffer from Jane Addams Elementary received $1,600 for her proposal, “Cultivating Kids That Code.” She plans […]

Kelly Gilbert, Michaela Weinandt, Erin Rudy, Devin Kurtz, and Courtney Kanthak from Pettigrew Elementary received $2,278 for their proposal, “Minds On-Task for a Vibrant Education (MOVE).”

Minds On-Task for a Vibrant Education (MOVE)

2024 Grant Winner Kelly Gilbert, Michaela Weinandt, Erin Rudy, Devin Kurtz, and Courtney Kanthak from Pettigrew Elementary received $2,278 for […]

Amanda Bork-Hickey at John Harris Elementary received $1,456.59 for her proposal, “Sensory Success Opportunities.”

Sensory Success Opportunities

2024 Grant Winner Amanda Bork-Hickey at John Harris Elementary received $1,456.59 for her proposal, “Sensory Success Opportunities.” She will purchase […]

The Education Foundation kicked off Public School Proud Grant season with three awards at Rosa Parks Elementary!

I Can Use Letter Sounds to Blend New Words!

2024 Grant Winner The Education Foundation kicked off Public School Proud Grant season with three awards at Rosa Parks Elementary! […]

Kiley Reynolds at Whittier Middle School (Lisa Boylan accepted the award on Kiley’s behalf) will receive $3,429.65 for her proposal, “Engagement and Sustainability.”

Engagement and Sustainability

2024 Grant Winner Kiley Reynolds at Whittier Middle School (Lisa Boylan accepted the award on Kiley’s behalf) will receive $3,429.65 […]

Ann Hajek at Oscar Howe Elementary will use $806.01 for her proposal, “Fine Motor Fun.”

Fine Motor Fun

2024 Grant Winner Ann Hajek at Oscar Howe Elementary will use $806.01 for her proposal, “Fine Motor Fun.” With the […]

Janet Fleming-Martin and Kyle Dietz at Lincoln High School will use $1,379.49 for their project, “Sacred Roots.”

Sacred Roots

2024 Grant Winner Janet Fleming-Martin and Kyle Dietz at Lincoln High School will use $1,379.49 for their project, “Sacred Roots.” […]

Jacey Hanssen at Pettigrew Elementary will use $174.19 for her project, “STEM Morning Bins.”

STEM Morning Bins

2024 Grant Winner Jacey Hanssen at Pettigrew Elementary will use $174.19 for her project, “STEM Morning Bins.” With the funds, […]

Kathy Dang at Hawthorne Elementary received $1,972.66 for her proposal, “Capturing Our Community: Student-Centered Photography.”

Capturing Our Community: Student-Centered Photography

2024 Grant Winner Kathy Dang at Hawthorne Elementary received $1,972.66 for her proposal, “Capturing Our Community: Student-Centered Photography.” Funds will […]

Beth DeRuyter at Oscar Howe Elementary will receive $2,172.40 for her proposal, “Working on Word Work.”

Working on Word Work

2024 Grant Winner Beth DeRuyter at Oscar Howe Elementary will receive $2,172.40 for her proposal, “Working on Word Work.” Beth […]

Gretchen Johnson and Kiley Thompson at Garfield Elementary received $1,710 for their proposal, “Project Eagle’s Nest.”

Project Eagle’s Nest

2024 Grant Winner Gretchen Johnson and Kiley Thompson at Garfield Elementary received $1,710 for their proposal, “Project Eagle’s Nest.” With […]

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