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  • Davenport Schools Foundation
    Development Director: Norm Bower
    Program Director: Gene Conrad
    1606 Brady Street
    Davenport, Iowa 52803
    Phone: (563) 336-5004

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    Teachers, Sign Up Now for Great Minds Projects

    Great Minds program director Gene Conrad encourages all teachers to apply for mini-grants through the Great Minds program, using the forms linked below. DSF does not fully cover these learning opportunities, encouraging shared support by buildings, PTAs and other funders. We support around 60 mini-grants per year, involving thousands of students. This is part of our important mission: to provide resources to enhance the educational opportunities and experiences available to students in the Davenport Community Schools. Thanks to all our donors who made this wonderful student enrichment program possible!  To…
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    2013 DSF Scholarship Program Launched

    Calling all seniors in Davenport high schools: the deadlines and requirements for this year’s DSF scholarship program have been announced. Scholarship Committee co-chairs Manny Fritz and Sherry Freese have organized a team of volunteers to offer more than $50,000 in tuition assistance to graduating seniors this spring. Amounts vary from $12,000 to $500. Some are offered to students with specific college majors such as education, music and career-technical interests. Some are available to grads from a specific high school. Check out the “scholarships” listing at this Web site for details. Students, don’t…
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    Caryl Haring and Mary Means Scholarships Added

    The families of two DCSD teachers have created scholarships to assist this year’s graduating seniors with college tuition, and both are targeting special talents. The Caryl Haring Scholarship will offer $1,500 in tuition assistance to a student demonstrating considerable financial need and who plans to major in education. This scholarship was created in the past year by the family of the late Caryl Haring, who taught at Eisenhower Elementary School for many years before retiring in 1993. The Mary Elizabeth Means Scholarship will go to a student with an intended major…
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    Facebook — find us, like us!

    With all the Great Minds events going on, plus Tribute to Teachers, and the scholarship season, we are always updating our Facebook page. Check out the Davenport Schools Foundation Facebook page, and dont forget to LIKE US!

    John Korn Named DSF President

    John Korn, a 1975 Davenport Central alumnus, has been named president of the Davenport Schools Foundation. At the Jan. 8 board meeting, John replaced Tony Williams, D.D.S., as president. John joined the DSF board in 2004 and has served several years as secretary. Tony joined the board in 2001 and has been president since 2007.  John is an automation sales engineer for Ramco Innovations. His wife and three children are all Central grads, as are his parents and grandparents. Other DSF officers now include Davenport attorney Steve Hunter as vice president, St….
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    Employee Giving Campaign Nets Almost $10K for Great Minds

    Thanks to the 400 DCSD employees who helped our students in the classroom by contributing to last winter’s employee giving campaign. You make our students the best! DSF received gifts ranging from $500 to $1. Payroll deductions (very efficient!) accounted for 80 percent of all gifts. Donors gave $9,500 to Great Minds enrichment programming and $3,500 to the Stepping Stones after-school program. Great Minds program director Gene Conrad said this will pay for a variety of guest speakers, curriculum-based field trips and materials for special classroom projects throughout the year.

    New Look on DSF and DCSD Web Sites — Check ‘em out!

    As you can see right here and now, the Davenport Schools Foundation has a new look on its Web site. A revamped look has put this site in sync with the updated look for Davenport Community Schools’ new Web site, as well.  The district launched the new easier-to-navigate site in late 2012. It is more community-oriented and celebrates the many accomplished students and employees throughout DCSD. The DSF Web site has updated scholarship information for parents, students, counselors and teachers as they prepare for the March and April scholarship deadlines….
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