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In partnership with Indian Prairie School District 204 since 1988, the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) enriches education for students by supporting their academic, artistic, emotional, and physical needs. The foundation shares a vision where students achieve academic success through unique opportunities, and exposure to inspiring possibilities; where staff are able to develop their full teaching potential; and where the community works together in support of our school district.
IPEF sponsors several types of academic and wellness programs for District 204 students. They are proud to fund the district’s award-winning Fine Arts programs including our Holiday Concerts and the annual Fine Arts Festival, which is the largest one-day event in IPSD 204 and features art and musical performances from students in grades pre-K through 12. The foundation also supports STEM-related programs throughout the district such as robotics clubs and the Project Lead the Way curriculum for future engineers. Student health and wellness is a growing area of need for District 204. The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation funds mental health counseling for middle and high school students through the Back on Track program. It also helps to provide the free biennial Young Hearts for Life cardiac screenings for all of our high school students. Additionally, the foundation is proud to support disadvantaged IPSD 204 families through the Kid Essentials program, where basic essentials including school supplies, food, and clothing are provided for our homeless and low-income students.
Supporting District 204 teachers and staff is also a significant part of IPEF’s programming. Through their Teacher Innovation Grants program, the foundation selects and funds grants for projects that provide fresh concepts for creative teaching. Those grants that are funded are then implemented within the classroom to provide academic enrichments and curricular enhancements for students. The foundation also supports the monthly A+ Award. Each month, a winner is chosen from student, parent, and community member recommendations and is recognized in a surprise ceremony for going above and beyond for their students. The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation is honored to be able to provide these and other support programs for IPSD 204 staff and students.
