OUR MISSION
The mission of the Mesabi East Foundation is to enrich the education of Mesabi East students by honoring the District’s mission of excellence in education.
EDUCATION CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL!
The mission of the Mesabi East Foundation is to enrich the education of Mesabi East students by honoring the District’s mission of excellence in education.
EDUCATION CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL!
Building Bridges Between Community and Education
Our Foundation strives to create meaningful and ongoing relationships between the community, graduates, and Mesabi East. As part of our efforts to strengthen ties, we are proud to announce the continuation of the TEACH Award for the 2023-2024 school year.
We are pleased to announce the winning recipients of the TEACH Award for 2024.
10 Teachers were awarded $100 each:
Mary Beth Skorich, Brandi Richards, Breanna Olson,
Jami Gauthier, Frank Zobitz, Lauren Prophet,
Shara Jarvela, Bridget Rahja, Brynn Anderson, and Katie Feldt
5 Staff Members were awarded $100 each:
Jeanette Haynes, Demetri Johnson, BJ Fondie,
Jill Eckman, and Nikki Swanson
In total, 56 teachers and 12 staff members from Mesabi East were nominated. The nominations came from students, parents, teachers, staff, administration, and community. The nominators listed numerous reasons for being proud of our teachers and staff. These educators and staff make a GIANT IMPACT on our students. Be sure to thank an educator or school staff member today!
10 Teachers were awarded $100 each:
Mary Beth Skorich, Brandi Richards, Breanna Olson,
Jami Gauthier, Frank Zobitz, Lauren Prophet,
Shara Jarvela, Bridget Rahja, Brynn Anderson, and Katie Feldt
5 Staff Members were awarded $100 each:
Jeanette Haynes, Demetri Johnson, BJ Fondie,
Jill Eckman, and Nikki Swanson
In total, 56 teachers and 12 staff members from Mesabi East were nominated. The nominations came from students, parents, teachers, staff, administration, and community. The nominators listed numerous reasons for being proud of our teachers and staff. These educators and staff make a GIANT IMPACT on our students. Be sure to thank an educator or school staff member today!
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Working together for the future of our community
Every motivated graduate of Mesabi East should have the opportunity to further his or her education. The Mesabi East Foundation's long-term goal is to provide scholarships to every Mesabi East graduate. Education empowers us for life.
Every story has a beginning. This is ours.
The Foundation began with a conversation in 2012.
Since then, numerous alumni of Mesabi East and its predecessor schools put their heads together.
The Mesabi East Foundation was born.
Since then, numerous alumni of Mesabi East and its predecessor schools put their heads together.
The Mesabi East Foundation was born.
How you can help
It is said it takes a village to raise children. Our Mesabi East community is strong ... Giant Strong. You can contribute financially to the Mesabi East Foundation, and directly affect the education of our future graduates. Any amount is a step forward in making giant strides toward the future!
Donate to the Foundation Today
If you're ready to give back to our Mesabi East Graduates, you can donate online here.
