School Foundation Grants Record Amount to Morris District

This past February, local students showed off their skills in the sixth annual Morristown's Got Talent competition as part of a fundraiser for the Morris Educational Foundation. 

This and other fundraisers make it possible for the MEF to give back to the district through cultural arts programs, scholarships and more.

At Monday's school board meeting, MEF and Board of Education member Ann Rhines had good news to share. 

“MEF gave the children of the Morris School District $95,000 in grants, almost $100,000,” she said. “I want to personally thank … the board and the administration for their continued support. This is the biggest we had so far in contributions to children in the district. I’m very excited about this.”

The district also accepted the grant application for the J. Burton Wiley Scholarship, which gives $500 for resources and/or time to pursue a project that will improve instruction.

The also approved Freshman Experience professional development for staff at the high school for the following school year.