Big Mav Give 2018

Please won’t you be a part of something great!

The Big Mav Give is designed to give you the opportunity to join us as we seek to assist our teachers to educate and empower our children!  We need your help in order to make this happen!  Last year more than $50,000 in grants were given to Marshall ISD Teachers to improve student learning, in areas such as new instruments, innovative seating arrangements and technology to enhance the classroom effectiveness of our teachers!  To continue this terrific response we would ask.

Won’t you be a part of this great effort to give our teachers additional resources to continue making a difference in our children’s lives!

MEF FUN FACTS:

•  Founded in 2012, the MEF has raised over $250,000. Grants are awarded each year to the teachers & staff of MISD.
•  Grants go straight to classrooms. They assist teachers in accomplishing classroom goals.
•  The MEF funds 100% of Maverick University (College Credit classes taught at MHS) through generous donations.
•  The MEF is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax exempt.
•  The MEF is an all-volunteer organization.
•  The MEF hosts the MHS Top 10% Banquet each year. This banquet highlights the Top 10% of the MHS senior class & a teacher that has made a difference to each student.
•  We raise money through a variety of fundraisers including The Big Mav Give, The Maverick Mile Color Run & the Back the Mavs Night.

IT’S THE 2018 BIG MAV GIVE!

Join us in supporting Marshall ISD teachers by donating to the Marshall Education Foundation! We’re looking 100 to give $100!

Or if you’re more comfortable mailing a check:
Marshall Education Foundation
P.O. Box 8303
Marshall, Texas 75671

Great News Grant Applications to the Marshall Education Foundation Set a New Record

Marshall Education Foundation Receives a record number of Grant Applications for the 2017/2018 School Year!

This year the Marshall Education Foundation has a great problem, such as.  One hundred and forty five grant applications were received for the 2017/2018 school year!  This exceeds previous application totals by nearly 300%, because of this,  “We are excited to partner with teachers to improve student learning this year!”  When asked about the increase in grant applications and funding, Hill replied “I believe we spent a lot of time in front of teachers this year getting them informed and simplifying the application process!”  As well, “Our board worked tirelessly from promoting and soliciting donations this year.  We had Merry Maverick Movie Night, the Homecoming Back the Mav’s event, even a bucket truck to bail out the High School principal!  These along with the May donor drive came together to make it the best fundraising year ever.”

 MEF Plans to give a Record amount in Grants for the 2017/2018 School Year of $50,817!

Because of this fantastic response we are looking forward to awarding a new record of $50,817 in grant requests this year to MISD Teachers!  This phenomenal response is due to the generous contributions of the community and tireless work of volunteers.

While in years past the Foundation has given up to $25,000 dollars to assist students and teachers.  Grants have funded everything from reading materials, technology, classroom furniture, and specialized niches and cubbies to improve student learning.  Teachers are eligible to apply for grants annually to assist them increase involvement and improve outcomes for their learners.  The Foundation encourages innovative ideas and projects to make a difference in student lives.

The Marshall Education Foundation exists to improve student learning in Marshall Independent School District.  The Foundation seeks to achieve this by providing innovative and targeted micro-grants to improve classroom learning.  Typical grants are between $500 and $1500 dollars annually.

Finally, wouldn’t you like to help us improve student learning in Marshall Independent School District today?

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Christmas 1,2,3 Drawing

Raffle to be held Dec 14th

Purchase your ticket for $5 from a MEF Board Member or 5 Tickets are just $20.  You may also email nancy@backthemavs.com.

Marshall Education Foundation Receives a Gift:

ContentGuard Makes a Sizable “Investment”

Recently “Plano headquartered ContentGuard made a sizeable (sp) “investment” into the students of Marshall ISD on Tuesday through a donation to the Marshall ISD Education Foundation.” from the Marshall News Messenger

The Marshall Education Foundation was proud to receive this gift that will assist the foundation in the goal of enriching student lives and providing necessary tools, resources and support to our classroom staff, teachers and administrators as they seek to educate our future.