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2008
Mini-Grants Awarded Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Mini-Grant applications are sent to every teacher in the Chillicothe R-II School District. Grant applications were due October 1. Wade Schroeder, Asst. Superintendent, sat down with four other Education Foundation Board members and reviewed all of the applications. After discussion, the Mini-Grant winners were selected based on the impact each project will have on students. Students may gain direct contact with the Mini-Grant by utilizing a physical item that students handle while other students may benefit because the teacher is able to obtain a tool or tools that allows for improved classroom instruction. Ether way, the Foundation encourages Mini-Grant applications that are positive for kids. The last item considered is the amount of money requested. To the credit of the Education Foundation, the Foundation gives as much as it can afford each year. The Education Foundation Committee was pleased with all of the projects and agreed that the projects were well thought out and were all centered around educating students.
2008 Mini-Grant Winners and Amounts
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Education
Foundation Awards Over $4,000 in Mini-Grants Published: Monday, November 5, 2007, C-T Thirteen Chillicothe R-2 teachers have been named recipients of 2007 Chillicothe Education Foundation mini-grants, totaling $4,305, which will be used for various educational learning tools. The Chillicothe Education Foundation allows teachers to apply for mini-grants at the beginning of the school year. Each of the mini-grants are for projects for up to $500 each.
This year's recipients are: Jana Shira, “A Slice into Chillicothe History,” $500; Deborah Wilson, Christine Jones and Stephanie Affield, “Float Your Boat,” $396; Rosie Smith and Tiffany Acree, “Extra, Extra, Read All About It,” $431.90; Penny Huff, “Count on CACE,” $485; Kim Kieffer, “Plug Into Reading,” $498; Traci Norris, Rachel Hunt, Deanna Morgan, Barb Thurmon and Annie Shipp, “Walk and Talk,” $399 each. Shira's project, “A Slice into Chillicothe History,” is a program where sixth grade students are slicing into their local history with research through personal interviews, primary sources, Chillicothe's murals, posters and information provided from response student letters written to local residents and business owners. Shira explained that the students will take walking field trips to local historical sites and downtown. Students will be required to journal and photograph historical landmarks. Students will create presentations about Chillicothe's history which will be shared with other classes, parents and students in other communities. The culminating event will be a visit to the “Home of Sliced Bread” marker and original depot with a luncheon at Wabash. Guest speakers will detail the impact of the railroad serving Chillicothe yesterday and today.
At Field School, Rosie Smith and Tiffany Acree were awarded funding from the Chillicothe Education Foundation for their “Extra, Extra, Read All About It” program. Smith explained that this project focuses on low-grade level readers and children who are not fluent in English and are currently learning the language. Teacher of the Year 2007 | Service Awards 2007 |
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Mini-Grant
Recipients 2006
Several Chillicothe R-2 School teachers were awarded Mini-Grants from the Chillicothe Education Foundation. Teachers winning mini-grants: Front Row from left: Kristy Clampitt, $497.50 for "Picture Perfect"; Melissa Englert, $492 for "Is That a Fact?" Nonfiction Reading and Writing; Nancy Elliott and Ellen Gott, $499.75 for "Community Investigations"; and Stephanie Affield, $463 for "Chillicothe Challenge." Standing behind the teachers are members of the Chillicothe Education Foundation. From left, Brenda Fellhoelter, Director; Ed Milbank, Director; Ed Douglas, President; Mary Staton, Director; and Mike Turner, Treasurer. Teacher of the Year 2006 | Service Awards 2006 |
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Education
Foundation Event Raises Over $14,000
Over $14,000 was raised on the night of January, 18, 2006 at the home of Ed Milbank during the Chillicothe Education Foundation's annual dinner. More than 100 people attended the event, which set a fund-raising record for the foundation. The funds raised are used to encourage excellence in education through honoring the district's outstanding teachers and funding the foundation's Mini Grant program. The foundation also annually awards several scholarships to students. “The Education Foundation helps benefit our schools and make them a little better than they already are,” Ed Douglas, president, told the crowd. He added that the foundation also worked in recent years to raise funds to purchase the 60 acres of land north of the high school where the district may move all of its buildings someday. He went on to thank those for attending the dinner, which he termed as one of the premier social event of the year in Chillicothe. Rosie
Smith Named 2005
Teacher of the Year
Photo courtesy of Field School 12 06 05 The Chillicothe Education Foundation awarded Rosie and the other five teacher nominees $10,000 to help them in their classroom and award them for their dedication to their profession and excellence in the classroom. Each individual received $500 in cash and $1000 for educational supplies, equipment, or professional development. The Teacher of the Year received $1500 cash and $1000 for educational items. Each building nominated someone to represent their facility. From Garrison and Dewey Elementary, Mrs. Nancy Nowland has been teaching 20 years with the last 10 years in Chillicothe where she teaches Kindergarten at Dewey Elementary School. She gets great enjoyment from the warmth that comes from the sparkle in a child's eye as they sound out a word for the first time and realize they can read. Mrs. Tammy Price
represented Central Elementary School. Mrs. Price has been teaching 14 years
with the last 10 years in The Chillicothe Middle School teacher was Mrs. Terri Willard. She has been teaching 33 years with the last 25 years in Chillicothe, the last 10 teaching Communication Arts in the 7th and 8th grades. She believes every student has the potential to do great things and that her job is to get them to believe it. Her colleagues know her to be a tireless and selfless educator who always puts her students first. Mrs. Dorlene Meneely was nominated from the high school Mrs. Meneely has been teaching 29 years with 22 of those years in Chllicothe where she has taught art at Kindergarten through grade four for nine years and at the high school for the last 13 years. She brings a level of energy and enthusiasm to her classroom that is truly remarkable. Her teaching centers on helping students become responsible learners, helping them however and whenever they need it. Mr. Arch Haslar was the nominee from the Grand River Area Vocational Technical School. Mr. Haslar has been teaching for 9 years with all nine being in the Auto Collision Technology classroom at GRTS. The greatest reward for him walks through his door every day - his students. He not only teaches his students collision technology, but also teaches them about the importance of being able to provide for themselves and their families. His students are always prepared for the next step in their careers, both technically and academically. Also announced at the awards ceremony was the fact that the Hedrick and Lawson Foundations will be proceeding with the air conditioning project at Dewey Elementary, with preliminary work beginning in December, with the work bid out in late January to early February. By next August, Dewey will begin school in air conditioned comfort. The Chillicothe Teacher Association hosted the reception, serving cookies and punch after the award presentation. Smith Named 2005 R-2 Teacher of the Year
C-T Photo/Laura Schuler Several R-2 employees and teachers were honored Monday during the 14th annual Teacher of the Year program held at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. District Superintendent Dale Wallace served as master of ceremonies and aided by R-2 board president David Williams, the two honored several district employees for their years of service. However, the highlight of the half-hour event occurred at the end of the program with the announcement of the 2005 Teacher of the Year. That award went to Rosie Smith, special education teacher at Field School. “I never, in my wildest dreams thought something like this would happen to me,” Smith said, shortly after receiving the award. She added, “I have long believed that you're only as good as the people you work with and I've been privileged to work with a wonderful bunch of people.” As the 2005 Teacher of the year, Smith receives $1,500 cash and $1,000 for educational expenses from the Chillicothe Educational Foundation. Ed Douglas, foundation president, made a few brief remarks and handed out awards totaling a combined $10,000 to Smith and the other teachers nominated for the award. Douglas noted that every year, he relishes the opportunity to honor the “best of the best” within the R-2 school system on behalf of the Chillicothe Educational Foundation. “What teachers do is extremely significant in that they help mold and shape our youth,” Douglas said. He explained that the foundation also works to encourage excellence in education through its Mini Grant program and the administration of several scholarships. In announcing Smith as the 2005 Teacher of the Year, Wallace explained that the special education teacher possesses three important qualities that distinguish her as a great teacher: A truly caring attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to guide a student to their highest potential, a compelling desire to share her time and knowledge and discover, along with her students, all of the unknowns of the world, and the dedication to search for new approaches that will meet the need of every child. “The 2005 Teacher of the Year has been described in many different ways...a tireless worker, kind, professional, positive, creative, eager to help and dedicated,” Wallace told the crowd. Print This Window District Home Page Education Foundation Page |
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of $13,000 Raised at Education Foundation DinnerHonors 2004 Teachers of the Year By MEGAN NEIS / C-T Staff Writer Thursday, January 20, 2005 Photo by BK Web Works The nominees and
the winner of the Chillicothe R-2 District Teacher of the Year award were
honored (January 19) at the home of Ed Milbank during the Chillicothe
Educational Foundation's annual dinner. Pictured from left: Lisa Gann,
Field School second grade teacher; Jane Schmitz, early intervention
specialist at Garrison School; Ed Douglas, Chillicothe Education
Foundation president; Stephanie Baldwin, learning disabilities teacher at
Central School and Chillicothe Middle School; Larry Vance, Teacher of the
Year, history teacher at Chillicothe High School; Dale Wallace, R-2
superintendent; Nancy Burtch, math and computer applications teacher at
the Grand River Technical School; Betty Sue Radcliff, library media
specialist at Dewey, Field and Central Schools. Around $13,000 was raised
last (Wednesday) night at the home of Ed Milbank during the Chillicothe
Education Foundation's annual dinner. Nearly 100 people attended the
event, which set a fund-raising record for the foundation.
Vance Named 2004
Teacher of the Year Several R-2 employees and teachers were honored on Monday, December 6, 2004, during the 13th annual Teacher of the Year program held at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. District
Superintendent Dale Wallace served as master of ceremonies and aided by
R-2 board president John Marcolla, the two honored several district
employees for their years of service. However, the highlight of the
half-hour event occurred at the end of the program with the announcement
of the 2004 Teacher of the Year. That award went to Larry Vance, high
school American history teacher. As the 2004 Teacher of the year, Vance receives $1,500 cash and $1,000 for educational expenses from the Chillicothe Educational Foundation. Ed Douglas, foundation president, made a few brief remarks and handed out awards totaling a combined $10,000 to Vance and the other teachers nominated for the award. "As teachers, you all have an opportunity every day to encourage and make a difference in youth and we applaud you," Douglas said on behalf of the Chillicothe Educational Foundation just prior to the big announcement. Douglas explained that the foundation also works to encourage excellence in education through its Mini Grant program, the administration of several scholarships and the purchase of 60 acres of land near the high school for future growth. In announcing Vance as the 2004 Teacher of the Year, Wallace explained that the American history teacher possesses three qualities distinguishing him as a great instructor: An extensive knowledge of the subject matter, a compelling desire to share knowledge and discover along with his students "all of the unknowns in the world," and an incredible energy that inspires students to achieve in the classroom and contribute to the community.
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Acquires Land for Future Chillicothe Constitution Tribune, Friday, May 30, 2003
The Chillicothe Educational
Foundation took a significant step in supporting Chillicothe R-2 School District's future
by securing enough land to someday accommodate an entire educational complex. The land
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Awarded Mini-Grants from Chillicothe Education Foundation
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Awarded Mini-Grants from Chillicothe Education Foundation Chillicothe Constitution Tribune, Tuesday, December 3, 2002 The Chillicothe Education Foundation recently
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of the Year Selected December 1 Chillicothe Constitution Tribune, Tuesday, December 2, 2003 By: Megan Neis, C-T Staff Writer
A reception honoring the teachers is Wednesday, January 21, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the home of Ed Milbank, Chillicothe, Missouri. For more on this year's Teacher of the Year, click here. Back
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Foundation Pays Tribute to District's Best Teachers at Evening Dinner Chillicothe Constitution Tribune, Tuesday, January 23, 2003 By: Dave Kinnamon, C-T Staff Writer On Wednesday, January 22, many Chillicothe community and business leaders toasted some of the best people of what some consider one of the best attributes of Chillicothe: the public school system. Members of the Chillicothe Education Foundation threw an evening dinner reception at the home of Edward Milbank to recognize the five 2002 Teacher of the Year runners-up (one for each building) and the Teacher of the Year, Jayme Caughron, of the Grand River Technical School. The annual formal dinner is also
used to promote the goals of the foundation and to raise awareness of their objectives to
support the Chillicothe education community. Ed Douglas, foundation board president,
offered the guests - who numbered Douglas steered the crowd's
attention back onto the Teacher of the Year winner and runners-up, the Chillicothe
principals and Douglas also paused to thank Edward Milbank, who provided his home and donated all the food and refreshments for the evening. In addition to 2002 Teacher of the Year, Caughron, the Teacher of the Year runners-up for 2002, honored last evening, include: Nancy Elliott (Chillicothe Middle School); Susan Keller (Dewey School); Nancy McGuire (Chillicothe High School); Jody Rodenberg (Field School); and Nylene Sage (Central Accelerated School). At the Chillicothe school district Christmas dinner last month, when the Teacher of the Year announcements were made, Caughron received $1,500 personal cash and $1,000 to spend on classroom supplies. The five runners-up received $500 personal cash and $1,000 to spend on classroom supplies. All financial gifts were provided by the Chillicothe Education Foundation. Never one to play hooky, Elliott was not in attendance last evening because she was in Jefferson City writing science standards for the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) test, Douglas said. Douglas also thanked principals Karen Dixon (Garrison); Pam Brobst (Dewey); Paula Grozinger (Field); Connie Singleton (Central); Bryan Prewitt (middle school); Ron Wolf (GRTS); and Bob Levy (high school) for their influence in making Chillicothe a "far-above-average" public school district in Missouri. Douglas also remarked about the recipients of the 2002-2003 Chillicothe Education Found-ation "mini grants." The foundation funded each recipient with $500 for special classroom projects. Recipients are: Cinthia Barnes (Central, fifth grade); Rusty Black (GRTS, agriculture); John DeBey (middle school, industrial technology); Ann Jeschke (Central, fourth grade); Tim Riekena (middle school, sixth grade); Rosie Smith (special education); and Jill Watkins (high school, English). Back
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Chillicothe Middle School teachers Deborah Wilson, Christine Jones and Stephanie Affield were awarded their grant for their “Float Your Boat,” enrichment class where students are required to make their own boats out of cardboard and duct tape.
Jones explained that the mini-grant fund will help pay for cost of duct tape, exacto knives and other supplies needed for children to make their own boats.
The students involved in the class are given a budget for purchasing cardboard, duct tape, rental space and employee pay. Affield will also use some of the funding to purchase software to compile a video documentation of the students' progress on the boats.
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The auditorium broke out into applause as Rosie Smith (second from right) was named the 2005 R-2 Teacher of the Year during the annual awards ceremony held
Monday at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. The special education instructor at Field School was among six teachers district wide nominated for the honor. As the Teacher of the Year, Smith receives $1,500 cash and $1,000 for education items from the Chillicothe Educational Foundation. Those nominated for the award received $500 cash and $1,000 for educational supplies, equipment or professional development, also courtesy of the Chillicothe Educational Foundation.
Many
R-2 District employees were honored Monday for their years of
service to the district at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts
Center. Among those honored was Bev Davis, Central School library
aide, who received a plaque from John Marcolla, R-2 board
president, for her 40 years of service to the district.
Caption: What is now little
more than idle farmland could be transformed, one day, into an entire education complex as
part of the Chillicothe R-2 School District. The Chillicothe Education Foundation
announced Friday, May 30, that the foundation has acquired 61 acres of land just north and
northeast of the present high school. The foundation will hold onto the property until a
time when the district and its patrons are ready to build. Members of the foundation,
representatives of the schools and school district as well as donors who made the
acquisition possible were present for the ceremony. This picture was taken north of the
high school with the camera pointed in a northeasterly direction. -- C-T Photo by Catherine Stortz Ripley
needed land will be
deeded to the schools at no cost. "We believe we are providing for our school system
and the students in the school system for the long term, possibly for the next 100
years," Douglas said. He said the gift and acquisition consisting of the additional
61-plus acres will allow the school district to put all potentially needed new school
buildings on one campus location. There is sufficient land for new elementary, middle and
vocational schools, football and baseball fields, a bus barn and administration offices,
he said. "We obviously don't know for sure that all of these buildings will be built
on this location, but we think it would be great to have the ability to put everything
together, even if the time frame ranges from 20 to 50 years."
C-T Photo / Catherine Stortz Ripley
"mini-grants" for the 2002-03 school year.
The teachers who received the grants submitted applications to the foundation, and their
entries were approved from a field of 17. In all, $3,000 has been awarded for the 
C-T Photo / Megan Neis
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Superintendent Dale Wallace and Assistant Super-intendent Dave May. "We
have a really good group of people - we're talking the cream of the crop. We're really
appreciative of all that the teachers and others do," Douglas said. Longtime
foundation board member Billie Fair was honored by Douglas and the other foundation
members for her many years of service. Fair was a founding member of the organization and
has served on the board its entire 11 years. Fair received a large bouquet of flowers and
lavish applause from the crowd. Mary Staton will replace Fair on the board.