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.

Jennifer Havlik

SJPS Foundation

Executive Director

MICHIGAN MATH MEET GRANT

April 2025

University of Michigan

Mr. Miesse and SJHS Math Club Students

"Michigan Math Meet is an undergraduate-organized mathematics competition for high school students from Michigan and the Midwest. Our goal was to help students improve their problem solving skills, prepare for major mathematics contests, and cultivate a love of mathematics."

~Mr. Tom Miesse

SJHS Math Teacher

Miesse also commented, "students worked as 2 teams of 4 through the 4.5 hours of testing. They enjoyed the challenge and were able to compete with some of the best math students in the state. This was a great learning experience, and the students represented St. Joseph High School with honor and class. Thank you to the SJPS Foundation for supporting this outstanding academic opportunity."

TELEPROMPTERS FOR THE NEWS ROOM GRANT

"Thanks to the St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation, we have brand new teleprompters in the newsroom - turning the St. Joseph High School News Room into a more professional work space."

~ Mrs. Jen Berry

  Media Center Aide

Betsy Fiesbeck '25 stands behind the anchor camera while news anchors Elizabeth Fisbeck '25 and Amelia Lifferth '25 read the news. Sports Anchor, Lincoln Vetne '25, watches while he waits to deliver the sports news.

SJPS Foundation Honors SJPS Staff!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

May 5 - 9, 2025

View more photos from Staff Appreciation Day!

NEW THIS YEAR!!

The winning photo will be transformed into a line drawing and featured as a coloring page at HOOPLA Frozen Yogurt!

PHOTOS DUE 6-30-25

Email your best shot (landscape, original size)

to sjpsfoundation@sjschools.org

CLASS REUNION ORGANIZERS, 

WE CAN HELP!

Alumni Banners

Reunion Postings

SJHS Tours

Table Decor - glassware

Football game recognition

March - April 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.

In Memory of Kathy Burdick

Ginny Antonson

Ren Baldwin

John Jarpe and Family

Char Wenham

In Memory of Patricia Winger

Todd & Kathie Adams

Ginny Antonson

Ren Baldwin

Blair Clark

Barbara Durflinger

Gabrielle Hopkins

Jim & Bonnie Krafft

Lynn Kramer

Dale & Connie Kubicki

Jim & Beth Mandarino

Bill & Jane Marohn

In Memory of Patricia Winger

Forrest Miesse

Steve & Patty Nordberg

Anna Piontek

Amy Porritt-Peirce &

Michael Peirce

John & Kristy Proos

Christina Robinson

Pamela Rollins

Kristi Ryan & Family

Jake Winger & Family

Kay Winger

March - April Donors

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

Sam & Anna Abdelnour

J.C. and NancyAnderson

Ren Baldwin

Michele & Wayne Demchinski

Charlle '83 & Lori Grandy

Cecilia Diaz & Luis Lopez

Kris '89 & Sean '85 Ebbert

Fleming Brothers Oil Co.

Joan & Bob Judd

Dr. Gyl & David Kasewurm

Pat & Carol Moody

Kristopher and Kelley Rich

Bryan Nealer

Paul W. & Rose Suchovsky Charitable Trust

Lars and Liz Petzke

Kristopher and Kelley Rich

RMB Capital - Charlie Brey

Stephanie Slye

The Herald Palladium

John and Janet Wood

Thomas Ziebart

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

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

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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