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

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 […]

Rhonda Begley at Discovery Elementary received $1,093.59 for her project, “Let’s Get Our Reading Game On!”

Let’s Get Our Reading Game On!

2024 Grant Winner Rhonda Begley at Discovery Elementary received $1,093.59 for her project, “Let’s Get Our Reading Game On!” Rhonda […]

Katie Netz and Amber Kramer at Pettigrew Elementary received $1,341.98 for their proposal, “Themed Sensory Bins.”

Themed Sensory Bins

2024 Grant Winner Katie Netz and Amber Kramer at Pettigrew Elementary received $1,341.98 for their proposal, “Themed Sensory Bins.” With […]

Carol Alpers at Oscar Howe Elementary will receive $740.56 for her proposal, “Jump Start Morning Bins.”

Jump Start Morning Bins

2024 Grant Winner Carol Alpers at Oscar Howe Elementary will receive $740.56 for her proposal, “Jump Start Morning Bins.” Carol […]

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 […]

Meredith Stevens, Sami Tomshack, Haley Beckstrand, and Leah Ohme from Harvey Dunn Elementary received $1,630 for their project, “Life Skill Detectives.”

Life Skill Detectives

2024 Grant Winner Meredith Stevens, Sami Tomshack, Haley Beckstrand, and Leah Ohme from Harvey Dunn Elementary received $1,630 for their […]

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 […]

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.” […]

Trish Nelson was awarded $2,388 for her proposal, “Using Supplemental Curriculum to Enhance Academics for Early Learners.”

Using Supplemental Curriculum to Enhance Academics for Early Learners

2024 Grant Winner Trish Nelson was awarded $2,388 for her proposal, “Using Supplemental Curriculum to Enhance Academics for Early Learners.” […]

Carol Neale and Deb Grimm from Laura B. Anderson Elementary will use $1,820 for their proposal, “Early Childhood Peace Garden.”

Early Childhood Peace Garden

2024 Grant Winner Carol Neale and Deb Grimm from Laura B. Anderson Elementary will use $1,820 for their proposal, “Early […]