United Way funds bolster Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2013
Finney County United Way supports Big Brothers Big Sisters with a 35000 annual grant covering volunteer training screening and progress tracking for about 800 mentored children. The program includes school and community based mentoring at two sites and an after school tutoring track, benefiting many single parent and at risk youths. For 2013 the United Way campaign targets 550000 with 21 partner agencies on the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBBS
Finney County
United Way
Davis
Horace J. Good
Charles
O. Stones
Cassidy
Haines
Harman
Katie
Abe Hubert
Miles of Smiles
Russell Child Development Center
Kansas Children’s Service League
Catholic Social Service
1to1 iPad program fuels strong bond in USD 457 classrooms
USD 457 approved a 1to1 iPad initiative with a 5-2 vote. The district funds the first year from bond money saved on a new high school and charges a $40 insurance fee. Teachers and students report improved engagement, with strict app and site controls and occasional network and password issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weltmer
USD 457 Board of Education
Casey Wise
Rick Atha
Atha
Adam Cassellius
GCHS
Cassellius
Rene Scott
Academy of Trade and Health Science
Academy of Trade and Health Science Academy
Scott
Schiffelbein
Shelby McNutt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Robles
Layne Schiffelbien
Edgar Montoya
Montoya
Garden City
Kansas
City Public Work
North 8Th Street
Public Works Office
Steven F. Cottrell
P.E
Sat. & Sun
Maze & Wagon
Haskell County
Rr & Ss
Steve Weidner
Pumpkinparadiselle
Steve
Cottrell
Gardencityks.us
State Farm Bank
Bank of the West
First National Bank of Holcomb
Garden City State Bank
Golden Plains Credit Union
USDA
Landmark National Bank
First National Bank of
Avanaore
Counfha
Wells Fargo
Western State Bank
American State Bank