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"Supporting the education of our future."

 

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Saint Jo ISD Education Foundation

 

 

The purpose of the Saint Jo ISD Education Foundation is to annually provide senior scholarships for Saint Jo ISD graduates attending colleges, universities, and vocational schools. Additionally, tuition assistance is provided for dual credit courses along with instructional grants for teachers. 

 

Our SJISD Foundation has awarded $30,500 in Student Dual Credit Tuition Assistance, $35,900 in Student Graduate Scholarships and $31,800 in Teacher Instructional Grants, and funded a $10,000 outdoor classroom, assisted in the school receiving a $10,000 grant for a mobile science lab and $65,000 in Agricultural Science Instructional Supply Grants since it was formed in the summer of 2015 as a non-profit corporation with IRS tax-exempt 501c3 status. 

 

The generous donations of individuals, families, community members, alumni, and businesses along with the SJISD Education Foundation directors have helped deserving young people expand their educational opportunities and, in turn, their life opportunities.

 

Our Mission

The Saint Jo ISD Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting the schools’ “Commitment to Excellence”  by helping lift any burden in the students’ and faculty's pursuit of continuing education.

 

Our Purpose

The Saint Jo ISD Education Foundation was established as a means for alumni and others to help support and broaden the educational opportunities of Saint Jo ISD’s students and faculty. With generous donations, and under the direction of the school board, the Foundation is able to support the school with their many continuing educational needs, including:

· Student Dual Credit Tuition Assistance

· Senior Scholarships

· Teacher Grants for Curriculum Development

· Teacher Grants for Education and Training Grants

· Classroom Educational Needs for Students and Teachers

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Ready to Make a Difference?

There are many different funding opportunities available through the  foundation, and as a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization, gifts to the Saint Jo ISD Education Foundation are tax deductible. Opportunities include:

· Named Scholarships

· Endowed Scholarships

· Memorial and In-Honor Contributions

· Individual Program Support

 

 

Board of Directors

 

Suzie Bacchus

Jeanmarie Baer

Sue Bell

Margaret Payne

Donna Howell-Sickles

Dianne LeClair

Kim Phillips

Judy Webster

ex officio Leeton Phillips

ex officio Mike Martin

ex officio Katie Morman

 

 

Additional information can be found at,

Facebook.com/SJISDfoundation,

via email at foundation@saintjoisd.net

or by contacting SJISD at (940)995-2668.