CPSF in the News

Hall of Leaders 2009 Nominations

The 2009 CPSF Hall of Leaders Nominations deadline is coming up – June 1 – and your nominations need to be submitted. Please use the nomination form link at the top right of the Hall of Leaders page to print the form and submit your nomination for the CPSF Hall of Leaders. CPSF established the [...]

CPSF Grant Applications for 2009 – 2010

Columbia Public Schools Foundation Grant Program for 2009-10 Grant Program Description The Grant Program allows applicants (Columbia Public Schools District Curriculum/Program Coordinators or Cohort Principals) to apply for funding of projects costing up to $25,000. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposals support the Columbia Schools Foundation goals: • Enhance academic excellence in the public schools [...]

Foundation Showcase: Night of Stars

The CPSF 2008 Hall of Leaders honorees, outstanding individuals who are alumni, volunteers, and retired educators of the Columbia Public Schools have been selected and will be recognized at the Foundation Showcase: Night of Stars on October 16, 2008 at the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts. Tickets for the event can be purchased by [...]

CPSF Announces Hall of Leaders Inductees

The Columbia Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the 2008 Hall of Leaders inductees. Outstanding Alumni – Roger Gafke, Paul W. Ladenson, Joe Moseley and Robert Shamberger Outstanding Retired Educators – Nancy Lewis, Judy M. Parsons, Barbara Savage and Marjorie Spaedy Outstanding Volunteers – Elton Fay, LaVonne Mattson, Lisa Reed and Diane Rubenstein Celebrate [...]

Hall of Leaders 2008 Nominations Deadline

The 2008 CPSF Hall of Leaders Nominations deadline is coming up – June 1 – and your nominations need to be submitted. Please use the nomination form link at the top right of the Hall of Leaders page to print the form and submit your nomination for the CPSF Hall of Leaders. CPSF established the [...]

EXCELLENCE IS SWEET

CPS teachers and staff enjoyed sweet treats from students and parents when Columbia Public Schools Foundation volunteers delivered chocolate bars to their schools and offices during TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK last week. Over 800 orders were placed to send messages of chocolate appreciation to CPS teachers and staff. The chocolate bars, custom blended by The Candy [...]

It’s Teacher Appreciation time again!

Honor your favorite CPS teachers and staff and support the Columbia Public Schools Foundation during TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK May 5 – 9! With a donation of $10 (minimum per honoree), a gourmet chocolate bar will be delivered to your favorite teacher(s) and/or staff. This unique confection, custom blended by The Candy Factory, is embossed with [...]

CPSF Honors Retiring Board Members and Welcomes New Board Members

Members of the Columbia Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors met on February 28 to honor retiring board members and welcome new board members. Retiring board members honored were Greg Hill and Lisa Reed. CPSF Board President Jan Swaney welcomed new members David Ballenger, Jill Cox, Rita Schulte and Kim Weber.

Columbia Public Schools Foundation Fetes 2007 Hall of Leaders Honorees

The Columbia Public Schools Foundation, a private foundation established by community volunteers dedicated to the enrichment of public education through community giving, feted its 2007 Hall of Leaders honorees, outstanding individuals who are alumni, volunteers, and retired educators of the Columbia Public Schools. The honorees were recognized at an event on October 18, 2007 at [...]

CPSF Honors 2007 Hall of Leaders Honorees

(Columbia, MO)-The Columbia Public Schools Foundation, a private foundation established by community volunteers dedicated to the enrichment of public education through community giving, is announcing its 2007 Hall of Leaders honorees, outstanding individuals who are alumni, volunteers, and retired educators of the Columbia Public Schools. The honorees will be recognized at a special event on [...]

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