SJHS Design Students Visit

The Art Institute of Chicago

$4,450 Grant

"The Art Institute trip was an inspiring and enriching experience for my design students. It connected them to one of the world's greatest art collections, and now I see its influence shining through in their own creations."

~Mr. Matt Culver

SJHS Art Teacher

Self-Portrait

Artist: Vincent van Gogh

In addition to art appreciation, students also engaged in critical thinking skills by analyzing and interpreting artworks. Students were encouraged to consider the artist's intentions, the message conveyed, and the impact of the artwork on viewers.

Students also experienced the iconic Cloud Gate in Millennium Park, by Artist Anish Kapoor

SJHS Academic Challenge Team Qualifies for State

$450 Grant

"The Academic Challenge team puts in hours of practice with the goal of qualifying for the State Championship. To adequately prepare, we needed to update our buzzer equipment, as well as procure new tournament questions for practice. Thank you, SJPS Foundation, for your financial support!"

~Mr. Gary Etter

Academic Challenge Team Coach

A top 3 finish at the Holland Invitational qualified the team for the Quiz Bowl State Championships held at University of Michigan this spring.

SJPS Robot Technology Modernization

$4,730 Grant

"This grant will modernize the robotics components available to Team 3620:The Average Joes to increase competitiveness and allow them to continue to perform in a capacity that brings the team to Worlds - every year since 2014.The current motors and vision processing systems no longer perform at the competitive level and are rarely found at the World Competition, putting us at a disadvantage."

~Ms. Morgan Brunsting

SJPS Robotics Coordinator

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Student Foundation members deliver grant news and hear specifics on how the funds will be spent.

2024 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

The St. Joseph Public Schools provide a dynamic learning environment for all students, promoting both academic and personal growth. The SJPS Foundation supports excellence at every academic level so that all students may reach their fullest potential.

In recent years, Foundation grants have emphasized STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) and Literacy programs to enhance learning in those areas.

September - November 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 Tony DeLapa

Allison Arend

Brown School Staff

Wayne & Michele Demchinski

Pete & Linda Fellows

Linda Fites

Mark & Katie Hartfield

Thomas Hevel

Frank & Carol Julian

Marlene McCormick

Ed & Susie Meny

Brian '77 & Susan '80 Patzer

Amy Porritt-Peirce '81 & Michael Peirce '81

Thomas Preston

Jim '81 & Sue Riemland

John & Elizabeth Schueneman

Diana Seaman

Kent & Jacqui Winship

In Memory of Ed Eisele

Ginny Antonson

In Memory of Lynn Bowen

Judith Fowler

Barbara S.Harte

Joel '71 & Victoria Kruggel

Dale & Connie Kubicki

Jim & Beth Mandarino

Gordon & Niki Schreiber

Bob & Carol Starks

Julie Becknell & Bob Thompson

The Waterfront Neighbors

In Memory of Tim King

Frederick Li

IMO Mary "Ruth" Matheny

Bill Ross

In Memory of Peg Schaffer

Dale & Connie Kubicki

September - November Donors

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

Andrea Binns

Steve '80 & Michele Borre

Dr. Todd & Beth '87 Christy

Kyle and Jolene DeJong

Rick '76 and Pam Dyer

Kris '89 & Sean '85 Ebbert

Ryan & Carly Edinger

Ed and Lucille Eisele

Fleming Brothers Oil Company

Dave & Becky Foster

John and Patricia Hoekstra Jr.

Cecelia Diaz & Luis Lopez

Jeff & Marcia Fettig

James and Kara MacEachern

Leanne Mancini

Pat and Carol Moody

Rex Nelson '72

Kenley & Carla Penner

Amy Porritt-Peirce & Michael Peirce

Kristopher and Kelley Rich

Mike '75 and Amy '75 Ryan

Mike and Kim Sarola

The Schalon Foundation

SJHS Class of 1964

Silver Beach Pizza

Elizabeth Upton

Whirlpool Corporation Charity Golf Event

Brett & Kristin Wier

Kerry and Erin Wright

Allan & Betty Westmaas

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

Christine Crandle

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

Kent Lignell

Burke Lokey III

Bridget Lorenz

Matthew Maier

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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