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Recognition Wall - Many Sizes Still Available

How to Request an Engraving......

Your visible commitment to education is a legacy that will live on...


Please help us continue the important work of the Foundation by donating a granite brick for the Recognition Wall.  Donate a brick for yourself, in honor of someone or something special to you, your business or club, or as a perfect gift for someone special.  


With your help, this project will:

  • Give recognition to individuals and groups in a lasting, meaningful way
  • Grow the Educational Foundation so it may continue to enrich the educational opportunities for our youth
  • Add visual appeal to the entrance area and give it the look and feel of a main point of entry


Brick Sizes and Donations

  • 4 x 8 granite brick  $68.00
  • 8 x 8 granite brick  $118.00
  • 8 x 16 granite brick $218.00
  • Graphic Images (one per brick) $30.00 additional fee

 

Click on the "Order Form" in the next window to download the order form. 


Mail the order form along with your check payable to CCEF:

Clinton Community Educational Foundation

PO Box 395

Clinton, Illinois 61727


For questions regarding the recognition wall:

Contact:  Megan Myers

kttmyers@gmail.com

Ph:  309-212-9077  


Recognition Wall - Brick Campaign

Due to a fantastic response, the Foundation elected to purchase the granite to complete the entire wall.....space is still available if you are interested in purchasing a brick!  Scroll down below for a link to the order form.  Orders are being accepted ongoing......Become a part of history!!

Download Recognition Wall Order Form

Recognition Wall Order Form (pdf)

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Classroom Grants

In 2023, thirteen classrooms in Clinton school district were awarded grants from the Clinton Community Educational Foundation (CCEF).  

The total for these grant awards was almost $17,000 dollars.  


In case you didn't get to see this audio/photo report from DeWitt Daily News, here is the link - CCEF Awards 2023 Classroom Grants

https://dewittdailynews.com/local-news/680424


Twelve classrooms in the Clinton school district were awarded grants from the Clinton Community Education Foundation in the Spring of 2022.  CCEF awarded grants across 12 classrooms totaling approximately 

$7000 dollars. 


Classroom grants are there to bridge the gap between what teachers need that the school cannot supply due to budget constraints. CCEF wants to do what we can to enhance the learning experience of students in Clinton.


See the photo gallery for pictures of 

Classroom Grants being awarded.

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2021-2022 Classroom Grant Recipients

CCEF Classroom Grants

Douglas School

Abbey Youngberg - Math_Games=Fun!


Lincoln School

Angela Ball - Wordless Picture Books for Literacy Project


Clinton Elementary School

Bethany Coffman - StoryWalk

Laury Hubrich & Kari Klein - Can You Hear Me?

Christina Soberalski  - Dusti Bowling Author Visit


 Clinton Junior High School

Kayla Riedle - Technology Classroom Headphones 

Karen Maharas - Math Classroom Kit

Haley Bevans - Earth Science:  Making A Volcano Project

Kristi Payne - RtI:  Increasing Opportunities to Close the Gap

Diana King - Living Skills Field Trips

Savannah Riegler - CNC Laser Module


Clinton High School

Fred Knap & Mark Tarbox - Wielding Shop Improvements 


Special Projects

Douglas School - Ashley Nash - Read Across Clinton Lincoln School -  Ginger Morgan - Outdoor Communication Board

CES -  Kristin Wilson - Mighty Maroon Mileage Club Year 5  

Classroom Grant Applications

We look forward to seeing all of the innovative ideas from the teachers of CUSD15!  

Deadline for this years classroom grants will be Friday January 12, 2024.

Please make sure to have your grants turned in to your building's Principal for approval for submission by this date.  This is available in PDF or Word format, please see below.

CCEF_Grant_Application 2023-24 (docx)

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CCEF_Grant_Application 2023-24 (pdf)

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Dual Credit - Richland Community College

Vincent Green Memorial - Offsite Dual Credit Classes

  

We are pleased to announce that the Clinton Community Educational Foundation (CCEF) will continue to provide funding for dual credit classes for the 2023-2024 academic year thanks to the Vincent Green Memorial.

CCEF established a unique cooperative arrangement with Richland Community College in 2015. This arrangement provides eligible Clinton High School seniors the opportunity to obtain college credit for coursework completed as part of their high school curriculum – and at a significant savings to the student. For the 2023-2024 academic year, dual credit classes covered under this arrangement will include: English 101, English 102, Psychology 110, and Sociology 110 and will only cost the student $50.00 per class.

o Taking all four of the dual credit classes at Richland Community College would regularly cost $1,692.00.

o Students earn 12 college credit hours – almost an entire semester’s worth of classes!

o Significant savings! Students save $1,492.00 by taking advantage of these dual credit classes while in high school.

The Clinton Community Educational Foundation wishes you all the best as you plan for your final year.

Where are these classes held?

In the past, we were very fortunate to have Richland Community College's Clinton Education Center located just to the Southwest of CHS.  Currently, classes are being held at CHS.

How do I enroll?

In the Spring of the CHS student's Junior Year, guidance will work with all of the Junior Class to enroll for their Senior Class schedule.  At this time the guidance office will need to know if you intend to take any of the Dual Credit Classes offered by CCEF through Richland Community College.

CCEF Scholarships that are Available to CUSD15 Graduates

Students studying at College

Scholarships

 The CCEF Board oversees the selection and disbursement of five scholarships. These scholarship are available to Clinton High School seniors that meet criteria as outlined in the scholarship application. 

  • Constellation/Clinton Power Station Scholarship - $3,000 Award 
  • James Adcock Teacher Scholarship - $500 Award
  • Gerald Ryan Scholarship - $250/500
  • Vincent Green Scholarship - Dual Credit Classes
  • Vincent Beggs Scholarship - $2500 & $5,000 Awards
  • Chenoweth Farms Memorial Scholarship - $2500 Awards

The Scholarship applications will be available in November. Applications may be downloaded at that time from here by clicking on the specific scholarship, the High School Guidance Office will also have them available for download off the school website by selecting CHS Student Services and then clicking on the Scholarship link. 

Beggs Scholarship Recipients - 2021/2022 School Year

2022 graduates receiving scholarship awards from the Vincent Beggs Memorial 4 year Scholarship are:        

      Wyatt Crutcher, Emma Culbertson, Jaxson White and Trevor Willis   

2022 graduates receiving scholarship awards from the Vincent Beggs Technical/Vocational Scholarship are:        

Maranda Henry and Clayton Stapleton

Prior Year Vincent Beggs Scholarship Recipients

2021 - Savannah Clifton, Bethany Overbey, Trenton Sanders and Cole Young 

2020 - Grace Arnold, Krayton Carter, Jackson Dempsey, Olivia Earl, Ethan Aughenbaugh 

2019 - Sarah Hicks, Derek Long, Anna Mills, Kinser Wargel, Zayin Calvert, Amanda Tool

2018 - Dalton Sanders, Tennyson Kern, Megan Finfrock, Breanna Thayer, Savannah Ettien

2017 - Wesley Conn, Claire Benton, Riley Donelson

2016 - Jordan Hendricker, William Schwartz, Kathryn Hicks, Louis Hicklin

2015 - Karly Haas, Kaelan Smith, Rachel Borland, RaeAnn Huffman, Stephanie Broden

2014 - Lydia Lux, Taylor Donelson, Elizabeth Bridges, Denise Matthews, Caleb Luck, Kassandra Willoughby

2013 - Kennedy Conn, Morgan Love, Emily Kroeger, Melinda Matthews, Jessa Hendricker

2012 - Gunnar Horve, Nolan Severson, Sydni Good

2011 - Chad Hoke, Colton Nixon, Chloe Morris, Diane Bridges  

James Adcock Teacher Scholarship

2022 - Dennis Lux

2020 - Olivia Earl, Corrie Ijams

2019 - Clara Hickman

2017 - Claire Benton

2016 - Zoe Duncan-Savage

Constellation Clinton Power Station Scholarship

2022 - Wesley Harrold and Jacob Sterr

2021 - Arianna Cervantez, Cole Young 

2020 - Tori Burke, Elizabeth Maier

2019 - Olivia Bierbrodt, Ryty DuPont-Barlow

2018 - Kathleen Overbey, Kyli Patterson

2017 - Aaron Gamsby, Chelsey Hickman, Amber Obermeyer

2016 -  Alek McMath, Kaitlyn Siltman, Lukah Case

2015 - Stephanie Broden, Kaelan Smith

Gerald Ryan Scholarship

2022 -  Grace Arnold, Elizabeth Maier and Anna Mills

2021 - Elizabeth Maier, Anna Mills, Cole Young 

2020 - Grace Arnold, Gregory Aughenbaugh, Krayton Carter, Anna Mills, Kara Montgomery, Payne Turney

2019 - Anna Mill

Vincent Green Memorial Scholarship

2022 -  Denton Stapleton and Jacob Sterr

About Our Scholarships

Vincent Beggs Scholarships

Constellation - Clinton Power Station Scholarship

Constellation - Clinton Power Station Scholarship

On behalf of the late Mr. Beggs, the Foundation would like to award four students, each with a $1,250 scholarship to continue their education next year.  Additionally, this scholarship is renewable each year by the student, for up to the next three years-- making the total value of this scholarship $5,000.

The 2023 Beggs Scholarship Application 

will be Available for Download in November 2023.

Application deadline is Wednesday – April 3, 2024 

Beggs Memorial Scholarship:  for students planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university to pursue an undergraduate degree. 

Award Amount:  $5000 (annual payment of $1250 up to four years)

Beggs Technical/Vocational Scholarship:  for students planning to enroll full-time at an accredited vocational or technical institution of post-secondary education including programs at Community/Junior Colleges. 

Award Amount:  $2500  (one-time payment)


Constellation - Clinton Power Station Scholarship

Constellation - Clinton Power Station Scholarship

Constellation - Clinton Power Station Scholarship

The Constellation - Clinton Power Station Scholarship is Available to students graduating from CUSD15 in Clinton,  Illinois.  

  

Constellation has partnered with CUSD#15 to launch the Constellation Clinton Clean Energy STEM Scholarship Program, which provides students scholarship assistance, opportunities for internships and early career readiness support to help prepare them for rewarding careers within the energy industry. The scholarship recipient will also have an opportunity to participate in an internship at Constellation's Clinton Power Station.

  

$2,500 scholarship for one (1) high school student in underserved or under-represented communities in Illinois for student enrolling in a STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) at an accredited college or university.

$500 for vocational programming supporting STEM activities that provide skills to prepare students for work in the nuclear industry.


2024 Application - Will be Available for Download in November 2023

Applications are due Wednesday – April 3, 2024 

Applications will also be available on the High School Student Services website under Scholarships.

James Adcock Teacher Scholarship

Constellation - Clinton Power Station Scholarship

Gerald Ryan Agriculture Scholarship

The James Adcock Teacher Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Clinton High School

who has been accepted or is currently enrolled 

full-time in an undergraduate teacher-education program at an accredited college or university.

The amount of the scholarship award will be $500.

The scholarship recipient will be the person who is deemed most qualified by the scholarship committee.  Selection will be made on the basis of information provided on the application forms, an official transcript, an essay, and recommendations.

 Applicants (including past recipients) may reapply for the scholarship for subsequent years.


Submit the completed application packet to the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, care of the Clinton High School Guidance Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.   Deadline is Wednesday – April 3, 2024. 

Gerald Ryan Agriculture Scholarship

Chenoweth Family Memorial Scholarship

Gerald Ryan Agriculture Scholarship

The Gerald “Jerry” Ryan Agriculture Scholarship is offered by the Jerry Ryan family in his memory..  Jerry was a DeWitt County farmer for many years.  This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Clinton Community High School who has been accepted or is currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate agricultural related program (individuals not pursuing an agricultural degree but who have been active in 4H and FFA or at least FFA in high school are also eligible) at an accredited junior college, college or university.  The amount of the scholarship will be $500, one or two scholarships may be awarded.


Selection will be based on information provided on the application forms, an official transcript, an essay, and recommendations.  Applicants (including past recipients) may reapply for the scholarship for subsequent years.


 Submit the completed application packet to the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, care of the Clinton High School Guidance Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.  Deadline is Wednesday – April 3, 2024

Chenoweth Family Memorial Scholarship

Chenoweth Family Memorial Scholarship

Chenoweth Family Memorial Scholarship

The Chenoweth Family Memorial Scholarship is to be awarded in an agriculture/home economics/hospitality area to honor the Chenoweth family's grandparents who were long-time farmers in DeWitt County, or in a music-related field (performance/education/music therapy) to honor the Chenoweth family's mother, a 1956 Wapella High School graduate. 


This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Clinton high School who has been accepted or is currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university/community/technical college pursuing a four-year undergraduate or two-year degree. 


Selection will be based on information provided on the application forms, an official transcript, an essay, and recommendations.  Applicants may reapply for the scholarship for one subsequent year.


 Submit the completed application packet to the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, care of the Clinton High School Guidance Department, or mail directly to the CCEF, P.O. Box 395, Clinton, IL 61727.  Deadline is Wednesday – April 3, 2024

Scholarship Forms

Constellation CPS Application 2024 (docx)

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Constellation CPS Application 2024 (pdf)

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Beggs Scholarships App 2024 (docx)

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Beggs Scholarships App 2024 (pdf)

Download

Adcock Ed Scholarship Application 2024 (docx)

Download

Adcock Ed Scholarship Application 2024 (pdf)

Download

Ryan Scholarship Application 2024 (docx)

Download

Ryan Scholarship Application 2024 (pdf)

Download

Chenoweth Farms Memorial Scholarship 2024 (docx)

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Chenoweth Farms Memorial Scholarship 2024 (pdf)

Download

CES IN SCHOOL BANKING PROGRAM

The Clinton Community Educational Foundation is very excited to be partnering with First National Bank & Trust company to provide the students of CES the opportunity to open their own savings account. The first In School Banking day was Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, and continued each Wednesday thereafter until May 3. The first in-school banking for 2023-2024 will be Sept 6. Please click the In School Banking menu option at the top of the page to download a registration form. 

Special Projects-Read Across Clinton & Challenger Experience

Read Across Clinton

Challenger Learning Center

Challenger Learning Center

K-5th grade Summer Read Program

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Challenger Learning Center

Challenger Learning Center

Challenger Learning Center

CJHS 6th Graders hands on 

STEM field trip

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Mission Statement & Charter Members

Mission and Goals

Mission and Goals

Mission and Goals

The Clinton Community Educational Foundation’s mission is to acquire and distribute resources to Clinton Community Public Schools District 15 to enhance, enrich, or supplement learning opportunities for its students, staff, and community.

The Foundation achieves its mission through direct support for student development, staff excellence and creativity, and School/Community partnerships.



Contact Us:  

CCEF

PO Box 395

Clinton, IL 61727

Email us at info@ccef15.org

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Charter Members

Mission and Goals

Mission and Goals

The funds of the Clinton Community Educational Foundation are made available primarily through the generosity of community members through their donations.   Donations may be designated for a specific program or may be left undesignated.    

You may become a “Charter Member” of the Foundation by making a donation of $2000.00.  Charter member funds build and strengthen as endowment.  Only the interest income is utilized to satifly the Foundation's mission and goals. 


Our Charter Members

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Thorp

Mr. & Mrs. George Williams

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Baum

Mrs. Eunice Harbach

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Stokowski

Dr. & Mrs. John Veirs

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Thorp

 Mr. & Mrs. Gene Vance 

Charter Members

Mission and Goals

Charter Members

Charter Members continued

Mr. Max Stites

Mrs. Mary Mitchell Stites

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Arnold 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Davenport

Drs. Terry & Monica DeGrauwe England

Mrs. Lael Armstrong

Dr. & Mrs. Harold Weinberg

Mr. & Mrs. Ted Lowers

Mr. & Mrs. Evan Severson

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Waddock

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Willoughby

Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Holmes

Mr. & Mrs. Rod Wertz

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wargel

Ms. Mary Calvert

Mr. & Mrs. Curt Harbach

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Archey

Mr. & Mrs. Alex Calvert

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gullone

The John Warner Bank

DeWitt Savings Bank

Exelon Corporation

About Us

How CCEF began

The Clinton Community Educational Foundation (CCEF) began in 2006; receiving their 501(c) (3) status in May 2007.  A non-profit organization, the CCEF began as a grass-roots effort to assist the school district in their ongoing efforts to keep up with the growing deficit created by the State of Illinois.  It is the goal of the CCEF to provide support to meet the educational needs of the CUSD15 students.  As of today, over $500,000 has been awarded in classroom grants and scholarships.  The CCEF also facilitated the construction of the High School's Riddle Memorial Greenhouse and established the offsite Richland Community College Dual Credit Classes for CHS Seniors.  We have been entrusted with a few endowments that allow for us to offer several amazing scholarship opportunities for CUSD15 graduates. 


The Foundation is always seeking new people and ideas to assist in its endeavors.  Persons interested in making a donation or joining the Foundation as a Board Member may contact the Unit Office or speak with an existing Foundation Member.

Our Board of Volunteers

 CCEF Board of Directors 


Officers


Ruth Lowers, Chairperson

11525 State Highway 10

Clinton, IL 61727

217-519-2071 (C)

217-935-8192 (H)

ralowers@hotmail.com

Rlowers@dewittcountyill.com


Terry Husted, Vice Chairperson

14642 Town Hall Rd

Clinton, IL 61727

217-412-0193 (C)

plane4b@gmail.com


Stephanie Huffman, Treasurer

6646 Third St

Clinton, IL 61727

217-855-3408 (C)

huffmanrh@yahoo.com


Chris Shaffer, Secretary

14120 Halsey Rd

Waynesville, IL 61778

309-826-1955 (C)

kc1shaffer@gmail.com


Board Members


Rachel Costello

2 Kelli Ct

Clinton, IL 61727

217-935-7452 (W)

rachel.costello@firstnbtc.com


Megan Myers

2796 State Hwy 51

Clinton, IL 61727

217-358-9750 (C)

kttmyers@gmail.com


Hillary Hines-Holl

C/O Taylor and Lynch

P.O. Box 478, 216 S. Center Street

Clinton IL 61727

(618) 697-8118

HBHINESHOLL@gmail.com  


  Tina Baxter

420 W. Main Street

Clinton, IL 61727

847-977-7213

Tmbaxter2@gmail.com



Emeritus Board Members


Eileen Carter

Clinton IL 61727


Russell Long

Clinton, IL 61727


Kim Toohill

Clinton, IL 61727


Parker Toohill

Chicago, IL 60626


Clinton Maroons

Liaisons from CUSD15

Administrative Liaison

Curt Nettles, Superintendent

217-935-8321

cnettles@cusd15.org


Board of Education Liaison

Jenny Rudat, School Board Member

309-275-5968

jrudat@cusd15.org


Building Liaisons

 Paula Barton pbarton@cusd15.org 

and 

Amanda Moser amoser@cusd15.org   

Douglas School


Becky Mehrkens, CJHS

bmehrkens@cusd15.org


Gina Anderson, Lincoln School

ganderson@cusd15.org


Monica Kessinger,CES

mkessinger@cusd15.org


Nicole Benedict Barber, CHS

nbarber@cusd15.org


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Regularly Scheduled Events

2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Monthly Board Meeting

5:30 pm

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7:00pm

Unit Office

Event Details

2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Monthly Board Meeting

We review and approve the prior months minutes & financial reports.  Committee reports are presented and we then work through the new agenda...

Event Details

5:30 pm

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7:00pm

Unit Office

1st Saturday of Every May

Derby Day Fundraiser

4pm

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9:30pm

Clinton Country Club

Event Details

1st Saturday of Every May

Derby Day Fundraiser

We hold our largest fundraiser of the year with a Kentucky Derby theme.  Many of the attendees dress in derby attire and enjoy the entertain...

Event Details

4pm

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9:30pm

Clinton Country Club

1st Saturday of Every November

CCEF - Annual Dinner

5:00 pm

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8:30pm

Clinton Country Club

Event Details

1st Saturday of Every November

CCEF - Annual Dinner

Come our and enjoy a nice meal and listen to the presentations from last years Classroom Grant Recepients.  As well as get caught up on all ...

Event Details

5:00 pm

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8:30pm

Clinton Country Club

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