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The annual Give-Grant-Grow Program is your opportunity to support children in our Rogers Public Schools. When you GIVE to this campaign, you are making a difference as Rogers continues to expand, and you are giving our students an advantage as they GROW to be contributing members of society.
By supporting the RPEF, you are supporting the development of a well-educated work force, and showing that you care about excellent public schools. Please consider helping the RPEF with a tax-deductible donation. Your contribution ensures that we can continue to provide outstanding educational opportunities for our public school children.
There are levels of support for individuals as well as opportunities to become our Corporate Partner. Thanks in advance for your much-needed support! Learn more at: www.givegrantgrowrpef.com
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7th Annual Wall of Distinction Banquet
We're excited to announce the 2018 Wall of Distinction Honorees! This special honor will go to Billy Cotton, decades long youth baseball coach and mentor; Jenny Harmon, long time community innovator and benefactor; Jennie Bea Rehl, retired educator and administrator; and Angie Tucker-Ridley, successful Rogers alumna and former RPEF leader.
Contact us at RogersPEF@gmail.com to get involved!
Nominations
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Merwin Grant Awarded --
"Learning Starts on the Feet - Not the Seat"
On March 1, the Rogers Public Education Foundation awarded the second grant funded by a special bequeathment of local outdoors enthusiast George Merwin. Deb Walter, Mark Morley, and JD Gunnell of Rogers New Technology High, submitted the selected grant application entitled, "Learning Starts on the Feet - Not the Seat." Walter, Morley and Gunnell were awarded $30,000 through this second Merwin Grant to be used for outdoor education gear and equipment. Congratulations!
The RPEF welcomes others to consider the Foundation in their estate planning or to honor someone with a love for education and children. Thanks for your consideration!
George and Norrie Merwin
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The RPEF would like to thank the following for their generous support:
Rogers Noon Rotary & Dr. Janie Darr
For generously donating funds for the Frank Tillery Outdoor Garden
The Soderquist Family Foundation
Gift in the amount of $10,000 for 2017