Thank You
“Thanks so much! What a great way to teach parents how to be helpful with reading.”
(Parent Literacy Program)
“I learned many strategies to help my kids not only in reading but understanding what they have read.” (Parent Literacy Program)
“The GEf grant to implement this program makes a positive difference for our students. Thank you for helping us reach that goal.” (Operation: Integration)
“Thank you for the much-needed money for students to be able to participate and for the funds for our composting project supplies.” (Indian Trails Camp and “Green Living” project)
“Thank you for the opportunity to go to camp with all my friends. I appreciate what you have done.” (Indian Trails Camp and “Green Living” project)
“Thanks so much for giving our school money to go to camp. I will always respect you for that.” (Indian Trails Camp and “Green Living” project)
“I learned many strategies to help my kids not only in reading but understanding what they have read.” (Parent Literacy Program)
“The GEf grant to implement this program makes a positive difference for our students. Thank you for helping us reach that goal.” (Operation: Integration)
“Thank you for the much-needed money for students to be able to participate and for the funds for our composting project supplies.” (Indian Trails Camp and “Green Living” project)
“Thank you for the opportunity to go to camp with all my friends. I appreciate what you have done.” (Indian Trails Camp and “Green Living” project)
“Thanks so much for giving our school money to go to camp. I will always respect you for that.” (Indian Trails Camp and “Green Living” project)
Contact Us
Grandville Education Foundation
Address: 3843 Prairie SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Phone: (616) 254-6922
Fax: (616) 254-6555
Email: akosta@gpsk12.net
Donate Now
Donate the amount of your choice to the GEF General Fund through PayPal.
The Heritage Circle is a permanent display housed in the lobby of Grandville High School to recognize donors who have made significant financial contributions to the Foundation.
Board of Trustees
Judy Grifhorst, President
Amy Anderson, Vice President
Kathy Galdys, Secretary
Bill Ritsema, Treasurer
Amy Kosta, Executive Director
Anne Waldie, HS Rep.
Maureen Ross, MS Rep.
Pat Bertram, Elem. Rep.
Vern Boss
Kitty Buck
Ron Caniff (Ex Officio)
David Hibschman
Bob Johnson
Meg Willit
Melissa Ponstein
Robert Smith
Neil Starks
Steve Zinger (Ex Officiio)
Wendy Randall
Grants You Can Fund
Click here to view all grants needing funding or scroll through them below.
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"Think Beyond the Moment"
Program Description: Students create a series of Public Service Announcement videos to be shared with all grade levels that encourage thinking about how decisions affect the future.
Grades 10 - 12 Audio-Visual
Program Teacher: Terry Blevins
Deadline: June 30, 2010
"Broadway in the Classroom"
Program Description: Musical Theater Song and Movement Workshop taught by current Broadway show performers during student trip to NYC in spring 2011.
Grades 9 - 12 Music
Program Teacher: Rick Gossett
Deadline: June 30, 2010
"Rincón Literario: Book Nook"
Program Description: Increasing Spanish proficiency through reading and storytelling, using books in a classroom library, or Book Nook.
Grades 9 - 12 Spanish
Program Teachers: Stephanie Swartz, Paula Zokoe, Holly Martin Cynthia Lawrence, Kate Baer
Deadline: June 30, 2010
"TPRS German"
Program Description: Puppets and supplemental reading material to engage students learning German in "Total Physical Response Story-telling"
Grades 10-12 German
Program Teacher: Ann Mahoney
Deadline: June 30, 2010
"Summer Passion for Reading"
Program Description: By opening the school library throughout the summer, students read popular books that may not be available at the public library.
Grades K - 6 South Elementary
Librarian: Lani Pleyel
Deadline: May 18, 2010
"Passport to Cultures: Club for Reluctant Readers"
Program Description: Use of high-interest books, games, art projects, and building projects that appeal to the multiple intelligences of each child in a club-like atmosphere.
Grade 4 South Elementary
Program Teachers: Teresa Timmer, Diann Baer
Deadline: June 30, 2010
"Robotics Starter Bundles"
Program Description: Kits to teach mechanics, electronics, and computer programming to enhance pre-engineering and technology courses.
Grades 9 - 12
Program Teacher: Spencer Dolloff
Deadline: June 30, 2010
"True Success: Building Character"
Program Description: Systematic approach to teaching and discussing quality character in a meaningful, student- friendly manner throughout the elementary school.
Central Elementary, Grades K - 6
Principal: Michelle Carter
Deadline: June 30, 2010
"Prenatal Development and Care"
Program Description: Models and hands-on learning tools that help students grasp the importance of healthy prenatal development and newborn care. Included are fetal development models, premature baby doll and shaken baby syndrome simulator.
Grades 10 - 12
Program Teacher: Kristin Bridges
Deadline: June 30, 2010
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Thank You
“The GEF grant to implement
this program makes a positive
difference for our students.
Thank you for helping us reach
that goal.”
(Operation: Integration)
Grandville Public Schools
Click here to go to the grandville.k12.mi.us
GPS Grant Proposal Information
Click here to download the grant proposal and information form (PDF).
Please note, only Grandville Public School staff may apply for a grant.