Welcome to the
PBL Education Foundation Web Site P.O.
Box 192
Paxton, IL 60957
217-395-2450 pbl@pblfoundation.org
Our Mission: To acquire and distribute
resources for enhancing or supplementing the educational programs
for all learners in the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit #10 School
District located in Paxton, Illinois
ADVANTAGE
CAMPAIGN FUNDS PAY FOR PBL JR. HIGH'S NEW PORTABLE
COMPUTER LAB. Visit ADVANTAGE page for details.
$10,000 AdvantageTech Money Available to Educators. Visit
Advantage Page.
FOUNDATION
SPONSORS BOOK FAIRS FOR 2009-2010.
See more details on fairs at three schools on the
Book Fair page.
OPPORTUNITY
GRANT 2009-10
See Details on
Grant Page
Memorials to Foundation Given in Honor of
Alumni,
Former Faculty Members, and Community People
The family of retired educator Gene Kingston honored their
father's memory by designating that his memorial contributions
be given to the PBL Education Foundation.Visit the
Kingston Tribute page to see pictures and stories. Visit
the Memorials page to see
other memorial contributions.
iotc 2009-10
The PBL Education Foundation's 2009-10 It Only Takes Cents
Fund Drive began on the opening day of school when 143 generous and supportive faculty
and staff members pledged $4,952 to the campaign. On the following
day,
over 3,000 letters were mailed to community and business leaders,
alumni, and retired educators. To date, over $22,750 have been donated by
the letter recipients. Funds from this campaign are used to fund
grants applied for by teachers who wish to conduct an innovative project
that enables teachers to become more innovative in their approach. Visit
the IOTCweb page for more details.
IPG
DONATES $1,000 TO EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PANTHER TOUCHDOWNS
DURING 2009-10 FOOTBALL SEASON
Visit our Donor Showcase
page to see details
Attention
Teachers: Grants are
available for the 2009-10 school year as follows:
$7,000 worth of Opportunity Grants (max of $500 each);
$3,000 worth of Mini Grants (max of $1,000 each); and
$4,000 for a PBL Grant (or two at $2,000 each). To
apply, visit the
Grant Applications page. Because the PBL Education
Foundation still has some technology money from our Advantage .
. . PBL campaign, the Foundation is offering TECHNOLOGY grant
money. Educators may apply for a grant of any
amount up to $10,000. Use the Mini Grant
Application available on the
Grant Applications page.
scholarship applications
Attention
High School Seniors: Information
and application forms for the Farmers-Merchants National Bank
Scholarship and the Virginia Graham Scholarship can be obtained
by visiting
FMNB Scholarship or Graham
Scholarship. The
deadline for both scholarships is February 11, 2010. A new
scholarship being sponsored by the PBL Education
Foundation is the Ryan Coe Memorial Scholarship.
Please visit the
Coe Memorial
Scholarship page.
Note that the deadline for applications for the Coe
scholarship is March 15, 2010.