Congratulations to all of our 2025 School Grant Recipients
Our Executive Director Kim Hammers and Board Member Lynn Dunn visited Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School in Topeka to present them with a grant to hire a school counselor who will support the social and emotional needs of all students. They were joined by Principal Eric White, Resource Teacher Courtney Winkelbauer, and students of MPHM! Thank you MPHM for EMBRACING ALL students!!
Board Members Michael Lynch and Lynn Dunn along with Executive Director Kim Hammers visited Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School to present them with a grant to hire a math interventionalist. Fr. Jerry, Principal Nick Antista, staff, and students joined us for the presentation. Thank you Holy Rosary Wea for creating an inclusive environment.
Executive Director Kim Hammers and Board Member Jim Kernell and Justin DeNegri were excited to visit St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School to present principal Diana Tate with a grant for a behavioral specialist to serve all their students! Thank you St. Michael the Archangel for EMBRACING ALL learners!
Board Member Amanda Connealy and Executive Director Kim Hammers visited St. Paul Catholic School to present Principal Jenny Yankovich and students with a grant to hire a resource teacher. Thank you St. Paul for creating an inclusive environment for ALL learners.
Board Members Jim Hamilton, Justin DeNegri, and Jim Kernell and Executive Director Kim Hammers presented Principal Becky Wright, staff, and students with a grant today. The grant will be utilized to hire a speech pathologist and behavioral specialist. Thank you Ascension Catholic School Eagles for opening your doors to ALL God’s children!
Board Members Tonja Kernell and Jim Hamilton, along with Executive Director Kim Hammers presented a grant to Bishop Miege High School to hire a resource teacher. President Phil Baniewicz, Principal Maureen Engen, Resource Director Mallorie Hurlbert, and students joined us for the presentation. Thank you Bishop Miege for all that you do to EMBRACE ALL students who desire a Catholic education.
Board Member Amanda Connealy and Executive Director Kim Hammers visited Bishop Ward High School today to present President Jay Dunlap, staff, and students with a grant to hire an ESL teacher. Thank you Bishop Ward for all that you do to support ALL students in your community.
Board Members Tonja Kernell and Amanda Connealy and Executive Director Kim Hammers visited Holy Spirit Catholic School to present a grant to Fr. Justin & Principal Maureen Huppe. They will hire a resource teacher to serve ALL students and also plan to hire an adult with a disability to serve in serveral capacities to support student learning. We love that Holy Spirit recognizes that all people have special gifts and talents to share!
Principal Scott Merfen, staff, and student council members were presented a grant by Board Members Amanda Connealy, Michael Lynch, and Jim Hamilton and Executive Director Kim Hammers. Holy Trinity Catholic School will utilize the grant money to hire a resource teacher to support ALL learners. Thank you Holy Trinity for creating a welcoming community for all!
Board Member Amanda Connealy and Executive Director Kim Hammers visited Resurrection Catholic School to present a grant to Principal Garold Baker, staff, and students. This grant will be utilized to hire paraprofessionals to support student learning. Thank you Resurrection for all that you do to EMBRACE ALL learners.
Board Member Tonja Kernell and Executive Director Kim Hammers presented Fr. Mitchel Zimmerman, Principal Kelli Minshall, staff, & students of St. Ann Catholic School with a grant to hire a math interventionalist. Thank you St. Ann for EMBRACING ALL Learners!!