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iPad’s in the Grade School

Four mini iPads and cases were purchased with funds provided through a mini-grant from the Cissna Park Education Foundation for Tresa Maul’s 3rd grade class and Julie Yergler’s 4th grade class. So far, the iPads have been used for a number of educational purposes by both classes including individualized math fact practice and listening to […]

Fundación helps Spanish Class

The Cissna Park Education Foundation recently purchased several items to be used by the High School Spanish classes at Cissna Park High School.  This summer, the design of the Spanish classroom changed to a flexible seating environment.  Although there are still a few desks, students have numerous seating options (they can choose to sit in […]

Reading made fun in a Classroom

Recently, twelve reading comprehension board games were purchased for Mrs. McCray’s reading room with a grant from the Cissna Park Education Foundation.  The Title 1 classroom’s purpose is to supplement and give extra practice in reading so that our all of our students can become better readers.  Since this classroom does not use a textbook, […]

Fall Mini Grants Awarded

Eight Mini Grants totaling over $3,000 were approved by the Cissna Park Education Foundation at it’s meeting Thursday evening. Many Class rooms benefit from these grants from First Grade through High School.   The projects include individual erasable marker boards, Science tools, Document Camera, individual clipboards, Privacy Shields, Mini i-Pads & learning games.   As […]

High School Physics studies Radiation

In an effort to accommodate the Next Generation Science Standards in physics,  Science Teacher Brad Wacker wanted to have his students experience collecting and analyzing data from safe radioactive sources. To achieve this goal, he need to obtain a radioactive sensor to detect radiation.  The Cissna park Education Foundation was able to provide the needed equipment […]

IPads for 2nd Grade

Mrs. Denault and her second grade class received two mini IPads and covers through a grant from the Cissna Park Education Foundation. During the 2nd grade literacy block, students have the opportunity to read and listen to stories, and strengthen their language skills. Certain apps on the IPads offer individualized support for each child. This […]

History comes to life in Sr. English Class

In the fall of 2015 the Cissna Park High School English class received a mini-grant from the Education Foundation to purchase a new set of novels.  British Literature is what is studied in senior English, but that can sometimes get dull for the students so the teacher Pricilla Soto wanted the students to read something […]

New Art Department Bulletin Board

A new bulletin board for the hall outside of the Art room has been purchased with a Mini Grant to allow for more display of student artwork. Many students do their best and strive to get their artwork in the display case for Artist of the Month/Quarter; however, some students may not be able to […]

2016 Scholarships Announced

Two Scholarships have been presented to High School Graduates from the Education Foundation. These scholarships have been privately funded by their sponsors. Carl Berg Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Matalyne Duits. Carl was a 2010 graduate of Cissna Park High School and in his memory, a scholarship was presented to a graduate who is continuing […]