Since 2015, the Sikeston Public Schools Foundation has awarded over $150,000 in Classroom Teaching Grants across SPS.
The Sikeston Public Schools Foundation Classroom Grant Application for 2020 is now available to be submitted. The Foundation Classroom Grants enable applicants to apply for funding of projects or equipment for their classrooms. The purpose of the grants are to support excellence in teaching and improved student learning through financial support of innovative teaching activities. The deadline for submission of application is Friday, March 2, 2020, no later than 5:00pm. Applications are available online at the link above. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Executive Director, Amy Blanton at ablanton@spsr6.org.
2020 Classroom Teaching Grant Recipients
Danielle Beussink, Wing Elementary: $846 for 2 iPads
Leann Crook, Kindegarten: $460 for 2 Chromebooks
Hailey Sullivan, EAGLE Gifted Program: $1,150 for 5 Chromebooks
Keri Beth Wren-Braswell, Kindergarten: $1,750 for a Classroom Sensory Swing and Padded Wall
Sikeston High School Science Department represented by Bethany Asmus and Anna Leach: $2,445.53 for Scientific Inquiry Data Collection Tools
Sikeston High School Math Department represented by Paula Watkins and Katelin Henry: $654.50 for a TI Calculator Smartview Emulator for each math classroom.
Lisa Head, Wing Elementary: $460 for 2 Chromebooks
Carrie Corso, SHS: $1,000 for Art Therapy/Service Projects/Music Therapy
Lauren McGill, Wing Elementary: $344 for Flexible Classroom Seating
Heather Hoeflinger, Sikeston Career and Technology Center: $1121.15 for Culinary Arts Prep Tables and Cooking Equipment
Kimberly Clark, Southeast Elementary: $390.64 for STEM Hands on Learning
hannon Davis, Southeast Elementary: $750 for 1 iPad and 3 Sphero Activity Kits
Kasey Reeder-Voorhees, SHS: $900 for Flexible Classroom Seating
Sarah Drake, Wing Elementary: $460 for 2 Chromebooks
Tonya Sparlin & Lauren Polk, 5th and 6th Grade Center: $464 for Regulation Station for Counselor’s Area
Carrie Baldwin, Wing Elementary: $460 for 2 Chromebooks
Corrie Gordan, Kindergarten Center: $2,000 for a Sensory Pathway for Preschool Area
Amy Cox, Lee Hunter Elementary: $320 for STEM Hands on Learning Tools
Amanda Thatcher & Darla Crabtree, SHS Art Department: $500 for 2 Large Paper Cutters
Pam Lowe, Kindergarten Center: $984 for a Kitchen Playset
Brenda McKown, Kindergarten Center: $1,080 for 2 Chromebooks and 2 Learning Playsets
Renee Henson, Junior High School: $689 for PBL Teacher Resource Library and Supplies
Erica Bigham, Wing Elementary: $199 for Science and STEAM School Year Activities
Jodi Glidewell, Alternative School: $980 for STEM Instructional Kits
April Gilbert, Kindergarten Center: $460 for 2 Chromebooks
Heather Aldrich, Wing Elementary: $344 for Flexible Classroom Seating
Rhonda Hughey, Wing Elementary: $230 for 1 Chromebook