PHOTO: Merrillville High School Educators Josh Haynes, industrial technology, and Sheryl Loving, art, reveal the new Little Free Library constructed in front of Merrillville High School. The project is one of 454 funded by the Merrillville Education...
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Merrillville teachers win foundation awards
Merrillville, Ind. – Merrillville Education Foundation (MEF) recently announced it will award eight grants totaling $7,292.36 to teachers in the Merrillville Community School Corporation to enhance the learning experiences for students. ...
Merrillville Education Foundation plans Major Saver fundraiser
The Merrillville Education Foundation will offer Major Saver discount cards for sale as a fundraiser to help support Merrillville Schools. Students will receive sales packets starting April 8, and the sale will last approximately two weeks. The...
Merrillville Education Foundation funds hot spots for students
The Merrillville School Board recently accepted a gift of $6,000 from the Merrillville Education Foundation to purchase hotspots for families who need internet connections. During a normal school year, the foundation usually offers two rounds of...
Student, school recognized at Merrillville Education Foundation event
A student and an elementary school were recognized at the third annual Merrillville Education Foundation (MEF) Walk-A-Thon last Saturday. Cameron Griffin, third grader at Merrillville’s Iddings Elementary School, was recognized for raising the most...
Merrillville Intermediate Students Learn about Careers
Fifth Grade Merrillville Intermediate School students in Mrs. Mattioli’s Lifeskills class have been learning about careers. First students researched a career and then wrote a short essay about their career choice. Their research included...
Merrillville Intermediate Science class Receives GoPros in 2015
Congratulations to Merrillville Intermediate School Science Teacher Dan Schiefer as he receives a great addition to his classroom, GoPro Cameras! About 6 months ago, Schiefer took a few minutes out of his day to sign up for a great organization...
Merrillville Intermediate Students Receive 400 Back-to-School Kits
Merrillville students were overjoyed to receive school supply kits also known as "HOPE Packs" from Elim Christian Services of Orland Park, Ill. Elim graciously donated 400 kits to Merrillville Intermediate School and an additional 200 kits to Pierce...
Merrillville Fourth Grade Students Meet Pen Pals
The Merrillville Education Foundation funded a grant to provide a unique learning experience for every fourth grade student in the Merrillville schools. Each fourth grade student was paired up with a pen pal from a different elementary school. The...