Awarded Teacher Grants
Activity Fee Assistance Fund
Astronomy Club telescope & camera
Astronomy Club - additional telescope
Big Muddy Jam K-12
Book Grant - Lisa Shields
Carruthers Wildlife Presentation
Computer Compatible 3D printer
Flexible Seating - Lisa Shields
Grow Light - MMS/Special Ed (gardening associated with bearded dragon)
Hovercraft - Julie Sikorski (not utilized)
Jackson CEO Program
Microphones for MMS & MHS
National History Show (Kelly Phillips)
Natural Divisions Field Experience - Fourth Grade
Outdoor Exploration Station (wireless weather station) Carruthers
Ozobot Evo Robotics - Lisa Shields
Pavilion MHS
Quilt of Valor - MMS Sewing Project
Recording Studio
Red & Gold Bunting - MHS
Rock Crusher/Tumbler - Darl Young
Soccer Team Tent - Lisa Shields
Stability Ball Seating - Tabitha Harris
Water bottles (Covid and following year)
Teacher Grants
The Murphysboro District 186 Foundation Teacher Grant Program is designed to directly impact and benefit students in District 186 by supporting teachers and professionals to make their ideas and aspirations for their students a reality. The Foundation’s Board invites classroom teachers, as well as other personnel (counselors, reading specialists, speech pathologists, etc.) to submit applications for projects.

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Print, complete, and follow the instructions listed on the form to submit your request.
