Teachers apply for mini-grants through a grant proposal distributed each year by the district office. Applications are reviewed each fall by the CEF Mini-Grant Committee. Those awarded mini grants are then able to use those funds toward the cost of materials and items necessary to complete each project and to enhance the classroom experience and upgrade equipment throughout the District.

School Year 2021-2022 Mini-Grants

Spring Winners
March 16, 2022
Laura Schuler, Chillicothe R-II Schools

Ellen Hansen - CES

Several Chillicothe R-II staff members received good news Wednesday morning when Superintendent Dr. Dan Wiebers, Chillicothe Education Foundation President Ed Douglas, and CEF Board member Susan Fair surprised them with certificates naming them winners of the 2021-22 Mini Grant Winners for the second semester. The Chillicothe Education Foundation funds the mini-grant competition each semester in its commitment to supporting excellence in education. This round of mini-grant winners included seven (7) applications which totaled $3,269.53 in winnings. The funds from the grants will be used to enhance the classroom experience and upgrade equipment throughout the District.

Superintendent Wiebers expressed his thanks to the Chillicothe Education Foundation and noted that the competition for these grants is always very competitive, and the latest installment of entries was no exception. He noted that there were 12 applications for mini grants this Spring. "We just have incredible teachers and staff members willing to go the extra mile to make sure our students are thriving in our buildings," Superintendent Wiebers said. He added, "Thanks to the continuing support of the Chillicothe Education Foundation, our staff can utilize new and different technology and teaching strategies to keep students interested, involved and excited about learning new things."

Natalie Holcer - Dewey

Erin McMains - CMS

Matthan Mrkvicka - CMS/CHS

Shelly Falconer - CELC

Cassie Holcer - CES

Nathan Zabka - GRTS

Fall Winners
October 27, 2021

CEF PRIZE POSSE AWARDS $4,418 IN MINI GRANTS TO R-II EDUCATORS
Laura Schuler, Chillicothe R-II Schools

Several Chillicothe R-II staff members received good news this morning when Superintendent Dr. Dan Wiebers, Chillicothe Education Foundation President Ed Douglas, and CEF Board members Lindy Chapman and Susan Fair surprised them with certificates naming them winners of the 2021-22 Mini Grant Winners for the first semester. This round of mini-grant winners included 11 applications which totaled $4,418.28 in winnings. Superintendent Wiebers expressed his thanks to the Chillicothe Education Foundation and noted that the competition for these grants is always very competitive with the latest installment of entries being no exception. He noted that there were 24 applications for mini grants this Fall.

"We just have incredible teachers and staff members willing to go the extra mile to make sure our students are thriving in our buildings," Superintendent Wiebers said. He added, "Thanks to the continuing support of the Chillicothe Education Foundation, our staff can utilize new and different technology and teaching strategies to keep students interested, involved, and excited about learning new things."

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