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Announcing the
2009 OEF Award Recipients!

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April 12, 2010
Spring Grant Proposal Deadline

June 18, 2010
OEF Award Nominations Deadline

November 17, 2010
OEF Awards Banquet

Attention Okemos Alumni!

Are you a graduate of Okemos High School? The OHS Guidance department would like to hear about your life after graduation and your thoughts about your OHS experience. Please take a few minutes to fill out their survey: OHS Alumni survey

Latest Newsletter

Fall 2009:

Become our Partner in Education!

The OEF Partners in Education fundraising campaign is in full swing, and we hope we can count on your support for OPS kids again this year! Although the OEF Partners in Education play a critical role in providing much-needed funding for our schools, the OEF gratefully accepts donations of any amount, at any time of the year. Our Partner in Education program offers many types of recognition based on donation level. These levels are detailed on the Partners in Education information sheet. The Donation Pledge sheet can be printed and mailed in at your convenience, however it must be received before Nov. 1st for Partner recognition in the Awards Banquet program. Thank you for your support!

(Please note: only Michigan residents are eligible for our online fundraising campaign.)

2010 Award Nomination Forms

The 2010 Commitment to Excellence, Special Recognition, Alumni Award, and Volunteer Award nomination forms are now available (see printable .pdf forms below) and will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 18th.

Recipients of these awards will be recognized during the annual OEF Awards Banquet on Wednesday, November 17, 2010.

Commitment to Excellence honorees receive a commemorative plaque and a $1,000 cash grant.

Thank you for helping recognize excellence in the Okemos Public Schools community!

AWARD NOMINATION FORMS
OEF Commitment to Excellence 2010 Nomination Form.pdf
OEF Special Recognition Award Nomination 2010.pdf
OEF Alumni Award Nomination 2010.pdf
OEF Volunteer Award Nomination 2010.pdf

For an overview of the awards, and to find out more about past award recipients, browse through the Awards section of our website!

2009 OEF Awards Banquet Video

The 2009 OEF Awards Banquet was videotaped by the Okemos Technology department, and is available for online viewing at the Okemos Channel ON DEMAND! If you missed it, please be sure to check it out!

Do you want to honor a special teacher/administrator/volunteer/alumni? Nomination forms for 2010 OEF Awards are now available online.

News Release: The Okemos Education Foundation Begins 25th Year with Partners in Education Campaign

NEWS RELEASE: Contact: Terry Hughes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 517-353-2222

OCTOBER 13, 2009 hughests@comcast.net

The Okemos Education Foundation Begins 25^th Year with Partners in Education Campaign

Okemos, MI –The Okemos Education Foundation (OEF) launched its 2009 Partners in Education Campaign on October 1, 2009—an initiative to raise funds to support innovation and recognize excellence in Okemos Public Schools.

The OEF, in partnership with Okemos Public Schools since 1984, is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides awards, educational grants, and professional development fellowships at all levels of the school district.

“The impact of OEF grants are felt throughout Okemos Public Schools,” said Superintendent Cheryl Kreger, “It is particularly critical in these challenging economic times, when we are stretched to support the many programs that make the Okemos school district a leader in the nation.”

In its 25 year history, the OEF has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in support to Okemos Public Schools. Last year alone, the OEF provided over $36,000 in grants and awards to teachers ranging from preschool to high school, supporting a wide array of programs in all areas of the curriculum.

“We hope this year’s campaign is one of our most successful. It is a wise and worthy investment in the future, “said Dean Bolton, Chair of the OEF. “The OEF is proud of its role in making the Okemos School District one of the best, and this campaign is vital to continuing the OEF’s support of our schools. However, we could not do it without the community and we hope that the community will step forward to support our campaign.”

With many of the new kindergartners in Okemos this year likely to be around to usher in the 22^nd century, the classroom innovations that are funded by the OEF today will continue to shape the world far into the future. With the support of the Okemos community, the OEF can continue to make a difference in classrooms and help prepare Okemos students for the challenges and opportunities they will face throughout their lives.

For more information on how to become an OEF Partner in Education please visit www.oefsite.org.

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Our Mission: "Recognizing Excellence and Promoting Innovation in Okemos Public Schools."