The purpose of the St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation is to raise, steward and distribute resources to enrich the education of students in the St. Joseph Public Schools District.

STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. At SJPS, arts are included, ranging from visual arts, language arts and physical arts to music and more.

FIRST Robotics competitions, also referred to as the ultimate Sport for the Mind, combine the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. The SJPS Foundation has annually supported "The Joes," and secured funding for the Edward J. Todd Innovation Center which houses all SJ Robotics Programs. In addition, it has supported district-wide STEAM initiatives.

 New Books = Engagement and Excitement

The more adventures, tales, and characters students are exposed to, the more their world opens up and allows them to see outside their physical boundaries.

32 SJHS students recently competed in a Mario Kart Tournament sponsored by the Student Foundation. After the field was narrowed down to four finalists, the crowd moved from the social studies hall to the Performing Arts Center to see the championships play out on the big screen.

Dennis L. Bowen served on the SJPS Board of Directors from 2005 until the time of his passing. He was the organization's secretary and took great pride in keeping accurate minutes for BOD meetings and the Project Committee. Dennis also served as the Chair of the Suchovsky Scholarship Committee. His quick wit and warm personality immediately put students at ease. These same characteristics made him a joy to work with.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for the outpouring of kindness and support, as we mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague. His presence will remain as we continue the good work of which he was so proud, supporting the teachers and students of the

St. Joseph Public Schools.