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 Oval in the next column (Order Form) 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: Barbara Gullone, President
Ph: 217-935-5630
Or
Russell Long, Vice President
Ph: 217-322-7045
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!!
2019 Classroom Grant Recipients
CCEF Classroom Grants
Lincoln School
Braden, Graden, Tool, Patrick First Grade Reading Incentives Book
Awards
Clinton Elementary School
Samantha Rybacki Bring Author David Biedrzycki
Autumn Kenney Cooking Up Life Skills
Carissa O’Brien Mentor Texts for Character Education
Kristin Wilson Mighty Maroons Mileage Club
Rebecca Howell Morning Puzzles
Christina Soberalski Patricia Polacco
Bethany Coffman Wonder, Design, Build, Collaborate
and Reflect with STEM
Clinton Junior High School
Savannah Riegler Ag Mechanics
Jessica Hubrich Building A Special Needs Classroom
Karen Maharas & Document Cameras
Danielle Ward
Amy Whisker Sewing Machines
Clinton High School
Kendra Abner International Cooking
Wayne Snearly Scan Tool Diagnostics for Automotive
Lab Work
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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 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?
We are very fortunate to have Richland Community College's Clinton Education Center located just to the Southwest of CHS. RCC is behind the Football/Track Stadium.
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
Scholarships
The CCEF Board oversees the selection and disbursement of three scholarships. These scholarship are available to Clinton High School seniors that meet criteria as outlined in the scholarship application.
- Exelon/Clinton Power Station Scholarship - $1,000 Award
- James Adcock Teacher Scholarship - $500 Award
- Gerald Ryan Scholarship - $500
- Vincent Beggs Scholarship - $2500 & $5,000 Awards
The 2020 Scholarship applications will be available in January. Applications may be downloaded at that time from here by clicking on the specific scholarship, picked up from the High School Guidance Office or downloaded from the school website by selecting the Student Services-Guidance tab.
Beggs Scholarship Recipients - 2018/2019 School Year
2019 graduates receiving scholarships awards from the
Vincent Beggs legacy are:
Sarah Hicks - attending Eastern Illinois University, majoring in biology. Sarah is the daughter of Russell and Stacey Hicks.
Derek Long - attending Heartland Community College, majoring in computer hardware engineering. Derek is the son of Russell and Jennifer Long.
Anna Mills - attending Southern Illinois University/Edwardsville, majoring in pharmacy. Anna is the daughter of Dan and Sharon Mills.
Kinser Wargel - attending University of Illinois College of Aces majoring in farm management. Kinser is the son of Thomas and Claudine Wargel.
Technology scholarship - Zayin Calvert - attending Heartland Community College, majoring in applied computer science. Zayin is the son of Bill and Talya Calvert.
Vocational Scholarship - Amanda Tool - attending Parkland Community College, majoring in dental hygiene/pediatric dental hygienist. Amanda is the daughter of Scott and Melissa Tool.
Prior Year Vincent Beggs Scholarship Recipients
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
2019 - Clara Hickman
2017 - Claire Benton
2016 - Zoe Duncan-Savage
Exelon Power Station Scholarship
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
2019 - Anna Mills
About Our Scholarships
Vincent Beggs Scholarships
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 2020 Beggs Scholarship Application
is not currently available
Application deadline is Early 2020 (Date TBA)
Beggs Memorial Scholarshp: for students planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university to purse 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 instutition of post-secondary education including programs at Community/Junior Colleges.
Award Amount: $2500 (one-time payment)
Exelon-Clinton Power Station Scholarship
The Exelon - Clinton Power Station Scholarship is Available to students graduating from CUSD15 in Clinton, Illinois.
2020 Application - Not yet Available
Applications are due Early 2020 (Date TBA)
Applications are also available in Guidance at the High School, or on our forms download page.
James Adcock Teacher 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 by Early 2020 (Date TBA)
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 by Early 2020 (Date TBA)
Mission Statement & Charter Members
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 ccefcusd15@gmail.com
Charter Members
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
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 $300,000 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 Senoirs. We have 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
OFFICERS
Barbara Gullone, President
5001 Timberline Drive
Clinton, IL 61727
217-620-5632 (C)
217-935-5630 (H)
Russell Long, Vice President
105 Aspen Drive
Clinton, IL 61727
217-322-7045 (C)
Ruth Lowers, Secretary
11525 State Highway 10
Clinton, IL 61727
217-519-2071 (C)
217-935-8192 (H)
Stephanie Huffman, Treasurer
6646 Third St
Clinton, IL 61727
217-855-3408 (C)
Board Members
Eileen Carter
5067 Green Valley Rd
Clinton IL 61727
217-521-0467 (C)
Barbara McMath
5466 Sunset Rd
Clinton, IL 61727
217-454-1157 (C)
217-935-9756 (H)
Megan Myers
2796 State Hwy 51
Clinton, IL 61727
217-358-9750 (C)
Nancy Stokowski
37 Manorhill Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
217-935-2723 (H)
Kim Toohill
4865 Weldon Springs Rd
Clinton, IL 61727
217-369-7826
Mark Woods
824 N Center St
Clinton, IL 61727
217-935-5527 (W)
Liaisons from CUSD15
Administrative Liaison
Curt Nettles, Superintendent
217-935-8321
Board of Education Liaison
Sondra Baker, School Board Member
217-412-9561 (C)
Building Liaisons
Brenda Borland, Douglas School
Kristin Cooper, CJHS
Monica Kessinger,CES
Nancy Kreuser, CHS
Christina Soberalski, CES
Lauri Torbert, Lincoln School
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