Q: Why did Gateway form an education foundation?
Public funding is vital to the day-to-day operations of a public school system. Unfortunately, this funding cannot be used for valuable "extras"--such the costs of materials needed for cutting-edge, innovative lessons. The foundation was created to provide and enhance educational opportunities for rural students.
The Gateway Education Foundation can also apply for grants for which public schools cannot.
Q: How do I support the Gateway Education Foundation?
There are many ways to support the Gateway Education Foundation. We run an annual campaign for donations from staff, parents, alumni and community members on Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Online and mailed donations are invited during this season of giving.
Keep an eye our for our Annual Trivia Night - a night of fun, trivia, raffles, and comradery. Each year we host this event to raise money for our Funds for Learning Program.
Annual apparel sales. Each year we desgin new Gateway Gear - purchase to support GEF.
Q: What does my donation do?
Through your donations, the Gateway Education Foundation is able to fulfill grants from Gateway Staff. Our Funds for Learning grant program brings out-of-the-box learning opporutnities to life. From supplemental reading materails for Grade 3 studetns, to author visits, to testimonies from Holcaust Survisors - these grants enrich and enhance the learning opporutnties of our students in grades K through 12. Your donations = hands on learning for students