News Releases

  • News Release: The Okemos Education Foundation Begins 25th Year with Partners in Education Campaign
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  • Call for Nominations 2009 Okemos Education Foundation Awards Program
    The Okemos Education Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2009 Commitment to Excellence Award, Special Recognition Award, Volunteer Service Award, and Alumni Award through Friday, June 19, 2009. The purpose of the Okemos Education Foundation's Award Program is to recognize exceptional and notable service within the Okemos Public Schools. Recipients and nominees of these awards will be...
  • News Release March 2, 2009
    News Release: Contact: Dean Bolton For Immediate Release 517-349-0914 chair@oefsite.org Okemos Education Foundation and Summit Community Bank Co-Sponsor Okemos Public School’s Elementary Author Visit OKEMOS, MI – March 2, 2009 - The Okemos Education Foundation (OEF) and Summit Community Bank are pleased to be co-sponsors for the 2009 Okemos Public School’s Elementary Author Visit. For many years...
  • News Release February 13, 2008
    News Release: Contact: Terry Hughes For Immediate Release 810-236-2918 Okemos Education Foundation Thanks Partners in EducationOKEMOS, MI - February 13, 2008 - Over 230 individuals, families, and businesses across the community voiced their support for children and education with approximately $53,000 in contributions to the Okemos Education Foundation's Partners in Education 2007-2008...
  • 2007 Commitment To Excellence Award Recipients
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Kathy Schalter, (517) 347-8670 Date: August 16, 2007Updated October 4, 2007 (Alumni Award)Updated October 15, 2007 (Founder's Award) The Okemos Education Foundation is proud to announce the following2007 Commitment To Excellence Award RecipientsEducator Award Recipients:• Kathy Ault Central...
  • News Release October 15, 2006
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Kathy Schalter, (517) 347-8670 Date: October 15, 2006 Okemos Education Foundation Commitment to Excellence Recognition Banquet tickets availableTickets for the 2006 Okemos Education Foundation (OEF) Commitment to Excellence Recognition Awards banquet, which will be held Thursday, November 16, are now...
  • News Release Sept. 17, 2006
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Kathy Schalter, (517) 347-8670 Date: September 17, 2006 Okemos Education Foundation Commitment to Excellence Award RecipientsThe Okemos Education Foundation (OEF) today announced the following individuals as recipients of the 2006 Commitment to Excellence Educator Awards: Dallas Coryell, Central Elementary...
  • News Release August 31, 2006
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Kathy Schalter, (517) 347-8670 Date: August 31, 2006 Okemos Education Foundation Announces Commitment to Excellence Recognition Award NomineesSixteen Okemos teachers have been nominated for the Okemos Education Foundation's (OEF) annual Commitment to Excellence Recognition Awards presented to...
  • News Release March 2, 2006
    NEWS RELEASE:   From:  The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact:  Kathy Schalter, (517) 347-8670    Date:  March 2, 2006 Okemos Education FoundationTo Honor 'Founders' At Special Event     The Okemos Education Foundation (OEF) will recognize the 2004 and 2005 “Founders” during a special ceremony at 6:30 p.m. March 4 at Okemos High School. Founders are...
  • News Release Sept. 19, 2005
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Kathy Schalter, (517) 347-8670 Date: September 19, 2005 Okemos Education FoundationCommitment to Excellence Recognition Award Nominees The Okemos Education Foundation (OEF) today announced six people will receive the 2005 Commitment to Excellence Recognition Awards presented to outstanding faculty...
  • News Release August 31, 2005
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Kathy Schalter, (517) 347-8670 Date: August 31, 2005 Okemos Education Foundation AnnouncesCommitment to Excellence Recognition Award Nominees Nine Okemos teachers have been nominated for the Okemos Education Foundation's (OEF) annual Commitment to Excellence Recognition Awards presented to...
  • News Release June 18, 2004
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Mark Bashore, 517-349-8226 Date: June 18, 2004 "‘OKEMOS CARES" TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AT MERIDIAN FARMER'S MARKET Supporters of Okemos Schools will have a late chance to donate to the district's "Okemos Cares" fundraising initiative on Saturday, June 26 at the Meridian Township...
  • News Release June 9, 2004
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Mark Bashore, 517-349-8226 Date: June 9, 2004 "OKEMOS CARES" CAMPAIGN EXTENDED Organizers of the Okemos schools' fundraising initiative "Okemos Cares" have announced it has been extended until July 1st. "We want to be certain that all prospective donors are aware of...
  • News Release May 24, 2004
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Mark Bashore, 517-349-8226 Date: May 24, 2004 BUSINESSES GET BEHIND "OKEMOS CARES" Two popular Okemos businesses have scheduled events to help the Okemos Education Foundation's "Okemos Cares" school fundraising campaign. For the second straight year, Schuler Books'...
  • News Release May 24, 2004
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Mark Bashore, 517-349-8226 Date: May 24, 2004 BUSINESSES GET BEHIND "OKEMOS CARES" Two popular Okemos businesses have scheduled events to help the Okemos Education Foundation's "Okemos Cares" school fundraising campaign. For the second straight year, Schuler Books'...
  • News Release April 28, 2004
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Mark Bashore, 517-349-8226 Date: April 28, 2004 OEF TO ANNOUNCE "OKEMOS CARES" FOR 2004 The Okemos Education Foundation will announce the return of its school fundraising campaign, "Okemos Cares," at an Okemos Board of Education meeting next Monday night, May 3rd at 7:30 p.m. The...
  • News Release April 15, 2004
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Mark Bashore, 517-349-8226 Date: April 15, 2004 OEF PLANS FOR 2004 AWARDS The Okemos Education Foundation is pleased to announce that planning has begun for the 2004 Community Recognition Dinner, to be held November 18, 2004. The Foundation presents this event each year to honor excellence in education...
  • News Release April 8, 2004
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Mark Bashore, 517-349-8226 Date: April 8, 2004 ‘OKEMOS CARES' SETS SPRING CAMPAIGN DATES "Okemos Cares," the Okemos Education Foundation's grass roots school fundraising drive, will return May 1st. Organizers are hoping supporters of the Okemos Public Schools respond as generously as...
  • News Release Sept. 23, 2003
    NEWS RELEASE: From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate release Contact: Mark Bashore, 517-349-8226 Date: September 23, 2003 OKEMOS TEACHER EXCELLENCE WINNERS ANNOUNCED The Okemos Education Foundation Monday announced the names of six Okemos teachers who will receive the group's 2003 "Commitment to Excellence" awards. OEF extended its congratulations to...
  • News Release June 16, 2003
    NEWS RELEASE:From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate releaseContact: Mark Bashore, 517-349-8226 Date: June 16, 2003"OKEMOS CARES" EXPECTED TO SAVE POPULAR PROGRAMS The Okemos Education Foundation (OEF) will present a check for approximately $230,000 to the Okemos Board of Education at its scheduled meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m....
  • News Release May 13, 2003
    NEWS RELEASE:From: The Okemos Education Foundation For immediate releaseContact: Mark Bashore, 517-394-3999 x 110 Date: May 13, 2003"OKEMOS CARES" ORGANIZERS MOUNT MAIL CAMPAIGNVolunteers raising money for Okemos schools have a full head of steam as the initiative approaches the end of its first phase later this month....
  • News Release October 11, 2002
    News Release From: The Okemos Education Foundation Contact: Tamara Rummel 664-1405 For Immediate Release Date: October 11, 2002 Seven Okemos Educators Honored for ExcellenceOKEMOS - The Okemos Education Foundation (OEF) is proud to announce the 2002 Commitment to Excellence Award recipients: Jane Andros, Chippewa Middle School teacher; Barbara Hoevel, Kinawa Middle School principal; Sandy...
  • News Release Sept. 18, 2002
    News Release From: The Okemos Education Foundation For Immediate ReleaseContact: Tamara Rummel Date: Sept. 18, 2002 664-1405 (pager:232-1484)  Tour d'Okemos Cyclists Peddle to Provide Grant...
  • News Release Sept. 18, 2001
    News ReleaseFrom: The Okemos Education Foundation For Immediate ReleaseContact: Tamara Rummel - 517.353.5190 ext. 148 Date: Sept. 18, 2001 Eight Excellent Educators Awarded for Innovation OKEMOS - The Okemos Education Foundation (OEF) is proud to announce the 2001 Commitment...
  • News release June 5, 2001
    News Release For Immediate Release June 5, 2001 Contact: Tamara Rummel - 232-1484 (pager) 353-5190x148 (office) Cyclists Catch the Ride Rain or ShineTour d'Okemos 2001 certainly made a splash for the Okemos Education Foundation during drizzly rain showers and cloudy skies Saturday, June 2....
  • News Release May 15, 2001
    News Release For Immediate ReleaseContact: Tamara Rummel - 353.5190 ext.148 Date: May 15, 2001 232.1484 (pager) Tour d'Okemos Fundraiser - Catch The Ride! OKEMOS - An early summer morning spent cycling - smelling flower gardens and fresh cut grass, hearing puppies yip,...
  • News Release May 1, 2001
    News Release For Immediate ReleaseContact: Tamara Rummel - 353.5190 ext.148 Date: May 1, 2001232.1484 (pager)Call for Commitment to Excellence NominationsOKEMOS - The Okemos Education Foundation (OEF) is seeking nominations for outstanding Okemos public school educators or administrators. The 2001 Commitment to Excellence Award nomination forms are now available at all nine school offices, the...