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Josh Bleill to Speak at Personal Achievement Banquet
Indianapolis Colts Community Spokesperson John Bleill has confirmed his attendance for the Foundation’s annual Personal Achievement Banquet. Bleill suffered the loss of both his legs while in Iraq, and now tells the inspiring story of how he created a new life. The Personal Achievement Banquet honors MCCSC students who have succeeded despite hardships in their…
Read MoreSchools foundation to host New Year’s party
Herald Times The Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools will host a New Year’s Eve “Reading, Writing & Rock ‘n’ Roll” party from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Indiana University Memorial Union’s Alumni Hall. The event will celebrate the 1950s, and guests will experience drive-in food with a sophisticated spin, the best in…
Read MoreFMCCS Campaign Continues to Bring in Gifts
The Foundation recently received two large gifts to further our total for the Campaign for Our Children, Our Schools, Our Future. IU Credit Union donated $20,000, and Smithville donated $50,000.
Read MoreFoundation of MCCS Receives the “Mission Not Impossible” Award
At the Educator of the Year Awards, the Foundation for Monroe County Community Schools received the “Mission Not Impossible” Award for its fundraising success in a challenging year of budget cuts. An army of businesses, volunteers, parents and service clubs helped raise $675,000 in 46 days this summer to support the school system.
Read MoreSpell Hoosier Wins Bee Benefitting New Tech High School
Spelling bees are normally contested by children; supporters of the Monroe County Community School Corporation held a bee for children at Bloomington’s Buskirk-Chumley theatre. The event was a fundraiser for Bloomington’s New Tech High school, with teams paying a $500 entry fee to compete. One by one, spellers walked to the microphone and had 20…
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