In the spirit of honoring the past and contributing to the future, the Sioux Falls School District will celebrate its 150th anniversary by planting a tree on the property of each of its schools in September 2021.  Sponsorship donations for each tree are now being accepted through the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation.  …

During the 2020-2021 school year, the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation awarded 44 Public School Proud Grants, a record for the organization. In total, the Education Foundation distributed $108,000 to 67 educators in the district. Students in 35 schools will use the grant-funded materials during the 2021-2022 school year. Below is a list of…

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7, and the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation will be celebrating educators throughout the Sioux Falls School District who are making a difference. With a $25 donation, individuals can recognize their child’s favorite teacher and support the Education Foundation. We will highlight all nominees on social media during Teacher…

The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation has received a record number of Public School Proud Grant applications during the 2020-2021 school year. The administrative review team and the Grants Committee are in the process of scoring 82 applications; they look for proposals that are creative, innovative, and give students hands-on, immersive opportunities. The Education…

The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation is accepting Public School Proud Grant applications. Educators from all grade levels who are employed by the Sioux Falls School District can apply for up to $10,000 to purchase creative, innovative, and inventive materials that will enhance and enrich the learning environment. Applications for the 2020-2021 school year…

The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation held its first-ever virtual State of the School District on August 6th. During the live stream on Facebook, the Education Foundation highlighted the 49 Public School Proud Grant winners, heard from Dr. Jane Stavem, the new school superintendent, and shared the organization’s successes from the previous year. More…

There’s less than two weeks until the first day of school, and the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation (SFPSEF) will be surprising teachers Monday morning when it awards 61 First Time Teacher Grants during New Teacher Orientation at Lincoln High School. The 61 grants will go to educators at 26 schools within the Sioux…

The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation will host its annual “State of the School District” (formerly known as the Innovation in Education Breakfast) tonight from 6-7 p.m. The event will be live streamed via the Education Foundation’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SFPSEF/). At the virtual event, the Education Foundation will celebrate the 49 educators who received…

The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation will host its annual “State of the School District” (formerly known as the Innovation in Education Breakfast) on Thursday, August 6th from 6-7 p.m. The event will be live-streamed via the Education Foundation’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SFPSEF/). At the virtual event, the Education Foundation will celebrate the 49 educators…

The Mary Chilton Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution awarded their largest grant this spring to the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation. The $15,000 donation will support First Time Teacher Grants and Public School Proud Grants. At the beginning of each school year, the Education Foundation awards $200 to every first-time, first-year teacher…