March 2025

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.

SJPS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES

2025 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI RECIPIENTS

CONGRATULATIONS!

Learn more about our accomplished honorees

SJPS Foundation Board of Directors Approves

$252,326.50

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FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF SJPS FOUNDATION

FUNDED GRANTS

TEAM 3620: The Average Joes, Making History

For the first time in the team's history, The Joes have won their 2nd district competition in the same season, competing against a loaded field of top talent from across Michigan.

"This team has worked incredibly hard to get to this point. The success they're enjoying is well deserved. We're excited to continue improving and stay competitive at the next level, which is States, then Worlds."

~Morgan Brunsting, SJPS Robotics Coordinator

Currently ranked

1st in Michigan

Upton Baking Club Expresses Gratitude

to SJPS Foundation

$500 Grant

Upton 8th grade students meet twice a month for the Baking Club. Students create recipes and work together in a kitchen lab setting to create baked goods.

Baking club encourages students to use measurement math, cooking chemistry (food science) and employability skills such as time management, teamwork and problem solving.

CLASS REUNION ORGANIZERS,

WE CAN HELP!

We can offer no greater gift to our children than to dedicate ourselves to educational excellence.

February Memorials

We offer our sincerest sympathies in your bereavement. Gifts to the SJPS Foundation in memory of loved ones are a fitting tribute, and will assist the Foundation in our mission to raise, steward and distribute resources to enrich the education of students in the St. Joseph Public Schools.

February Donors

Donor names in blue indicate membership in the SJPS Foundation Superintendent's Circle

Cecilia Diaz & Luis Lopez

Kris '89 & Sean '85 Ebbert

Midwest Glass & Mirror

Pat and Carol Moody

Kristopher and Kelley Rich

Mark & Janet Zielke

SJPS Teacher and Staff Giving

Thank you teachers, administrators and staff for all you do for our students.

GO BEARS!

Morgan Altergott

Bryan Arbut

Connie Bacolor

John Bacolor

Heather Bartz

Kristen Bawks

Lauri Berry

Kimberly Borlin

Lauren Borre

Alaina Brady

Erica Brown

Kristin Burnette

Rachel Cabanilla

Heather Caid

Gandalf Church

Lara Crawford

Jamie Culver

Matt Culver

Deborah Darr

Heidi De La Foret

Linda DeLapa

Amy Dirlam

Megan Dongvillo

Colleen Elkins

Gary Etter

Kimberly Fordham

Jennifer Francis

Kelsey Froelich

Brenda Graham

Kevin Guzzo

Gabby Hardy

Jenna Hawkins

Joseph Haydon

Daniel Hernandez

Kristina Hernandez

Amber Higdon

Jennifer Hill

Alli Hoskins

Jill Hubble

Jamie Huber

Jason Huber

Joyce Hunter

Cindy Igoe

Kaitlyn Karpus-Lawrence

Sarah Keener

Maria Kern

Kelly Kietzerow

Alex Klunder

Lisa Knuth

Allison Koch

Carolyn Kodis '13

Jesseca Lafayette

Dan LaFond

Amber Lange

Stephanie Lear

Ann LeClear

Burke Lokey III

Bridget Lorenz

Katie Mandarino

William McComber

Keith McLaughlin

Angela Mellott

Samantha Miller

Mary Ann Milletics

Kim Mishler

Dana Morris

Nita Nicholie

Kara Nicholson

Tracy Olson

Amy Peterson

Andrew Pratley

Natalie Rank

Joe Rommel

Stephanie Rugg

Sara Smith

Traci Smith

Sara Smothers

Alexandra Udell

Tina Uzelac

Brianne VanHekken

Gail Wadel

Tracy Wagner

Amanda Wallace '12

Dana Walsworth

Ashley Wells

Ryan White

Lauren Wiltsie

Melanie Wolf

Jeanna Younger

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The St Joseph Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation.

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