Davenport Schools Foundation

2013–A Very Successful Year for Great Minds Projects

For the 2012-2013 academic year, DSF approved 73 Great Minds projects at a cost of $18,471, impacting 8453 students. Our partners (PTAs, building accounts, others) suppored these projects with $17,220, and our contributions and theirs means that the total cost of these projects is $35,691. Great Minds is supporting 51.7% of these projects’ costs. Last year DSF approved 65 projects, then at a cost to Great Minds of $16,641, and then impacting 7841 students. April was a very busy month for Great Minds, with 24 projects, fully one-third of this…
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2013 DSF Scholarship Winners Announced

The Davenport Schools Foundation has awarded and coordinated $41,000 in scholarships in 2013, which will be presented to 30 graduating seniors from Central, North and West high schools and the KimberlyCenter, according to DSF President John Korn. In addition, almost $16,000 will be given to previous winners who won multi-year awards such as the Tate and Grady scholarships. DSF Scholarship Committee co-chairs Manny Fritz and Sherry Freese led a team of volunteers who reviewed hundreds of applications for the scholarships ranging in amount from $12,000 to $300. The winners and…
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MidWestOne, Caryl Haring and Mary Means Scholarships Added

DSF says, “thanks,” to the donors of three new DSF scholarships to be awarded to new DCSD graduates. MidWestOne Bank in Davenport is presenting two $500 “You’re The One!” Scholarships to prospective finance/business majors from Central High School. 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…
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Facebook — a Great Resource for DSF News

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

Thanks for Your Thoughtful “Tributes to Teachers”

Once again, the Davenport Community Schools family has responded kindly and generously to the DSF appeal for “Tribute to Teachers.” This annual campaign asks students, parents and alumni to offer testimonial notes about current or past teachers who have made a difference. “Each spring we conduct this big morale booster for the district, which also happens to be a fundraiser for the Great Minds program,” said DSF development director Norm Bower. “The notes are so inspiring and heart-warming–it’s a pleasure to open the mail each day. For example, Jennifer Weyeneth…
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A FUN Fundraiser for Haring Scholarship June 8 at RME

A new CD by teacher/musician Cynthia Haring and her World Nation singers will be launched at a special event in Davenport on Saturday, June 8, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the River Music Experience in downtown Davenport. The proceeds from the sale of the first 50 CDs will be donated to a college scholarship fund honoring Caryl Haring, the musician’s mother, who passed away in 2012. “My mother loved kids, teaching and music, so this is a special combination of events and emotions for me, my family and Mother’s…
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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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