Emmett Public School Foundation
Emmett Public School Foundation, Inc.
Education ~ Opportunity
The Emmett Public School Foundation was organized in 1994 as a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to support the education of Gem County students. Private financial support is essential to ensure the highest standard of quality programming to enhance each student's educational experience. Your gifts and cash donations will make a difference in creating enrichment opportunities for both students and faculty.
These funds are annually made available from a designated fund from Dean and Gay Welch to the Emmett Public School Foundation and housed with the Idaho Community Foundation. The Emmett Public School Foundation is truly appreciative of these funds to be able to support classroom enhancements and safety throughout the Emmett School District. We appreciate all donations in which we can support our local Emmett School District teachers, staff, students, and families. For any more information concerning the Emmett Public School Foundation and its work, please feel free to contact Cory Daniels at yecora.daniels@gmail.com or Sue Beitia at beitias@msn.com.
2024 Winter EPSF Grants Awarded!
Emma Ranft - Black Canyon Special Education - Adaptive Chairs
Grant Amount: $1300
Purpose: Black Canyon Junior Senior High School, Special Education teacher, Emma Ranft, was awarded a $1300 grant to purchase adaptive chairs for her classroom. These chairs are so helpful for her students, providing a safe, sturdy, and comfortable place to sit while learning. The students love the chairs and are thankful that there are enough for everyone!
Molly Yates - Emmett High School - History Club Expenses
Grant Amount : $2500
Purpose: Mrs. Yates was awarded this grant for supplies, travel expenses, and entry fees for the National History Day competitions for the EHS History Club. They are excited for this wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and showcase their talents.
Elizabeth Demery - Shadow Butte Elementary - Kindergarten grade Reading Assessment Tool
Grant Amount: $777
Purpose: Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Demery applied for the grant to purchase a year-long subscription to a reading assessment platform for the entire kindergarten team. Ms. Demery demonstrated how the platform can provide student assessment that is then used to target a student's individual areas of need. In this picture, Ms. Demrey is working with a kinder student who is identifying the sounds of letters. The tool will then provide data and targeted practice for improvement. After this student finished the quick assessment, Ms. Demery praised her for doing a great job. The student beamed and gave her teacher a quick hug.
Deanna Richards -Carberry Elementary 1st Grade - Calming Corner
Grant Amount: $358.87
Purpose: Mrs. Richards was awarded this grant to create a calming corner in Mrs. Richards’ 1st grade classroom. This space allows students to regulate intense emotions, thereby reducing disruptive behaviors and enhancing educational effectiveness. In Mrs. Richards’ classroom, students can utilize the calming corner for 3 minutes before returning to the larger classroom environment.
Mrs. Richards and her students are very thankful for their new calming corner. As Mrs. Richards says, “Little things make a huge difference.”
Michell White & Diana Wold - Butte View Elementary - Lego Robotics Kits
Grant Amount: $449.85
Purpose: This $449.85 grant was used to purchase Lego Robotics kits that will be used in Mrs. White’s 5th-grade class and also made available for checkout by other classes at the school.his $449.85 grant was used to purchase Lego Robotics kits that will be used in Mrs. White’s 5th-grade class and also made available for checkout by other classes at the school.
Total EPSF Grant
Amount for the
2024 Fall Cycle:
$5,385.72
Grant History
- Grants 2023 ~ 2024
- Grants 2022~2023
- Winter Teacher Grant Cycle ~ 2022
- Fall Teacher Grant Cycle ~ 2021
- EPSF Presents Grant to EHS Science
- Teacher Grants 2019~2020
Grants 2023 ~ 2024
Grants 2022~2023
Winter Teacher Grant Cycle ~ 2022
Fall Teacher Grant Cycle ~ 2021
EPSF Presents Grant to EHS Science
Teacher Grants 2019~2020
Report
Board of Directors
The local board of the Emmett Public School Foundation currently consists of 7 members. If you have any questions or would like more information, we would be happy to talk to you.
- President - Cory Daniels
- Vice President – Rick Johnston
- Treasurer - Rich Jackson
- Secretary - Sue Beitia
- Superintendent - Craig Woods
- Board Member - Rick Welch
- Board Member - Justin Walker
- Emeritus member - Brad Little
Please feel free to contact Cory Daniels at yecora.daniels@gmail.com or Sue Beitia at beitias@msn.com
Archive / PDF Articles
Corwin Ford Donation Sept 2019 (PDF)
EPSF Presents Award of Appreciation to Brad Little 2019 (PDF)
Fall Teacher Grants Nov 2018 (PDF)
Spring Teacher Grants March 2018 (PDF)
Arts/Music Grant - June 2018 (PDF)
Fall Teacher Grants Awarded - Dec 2017 (PDF)
Arts/Music Foundation Grant Update - June 2017 (PDF)