The purpose of the East Peoria Elementary School District #86 Foundation is to enhance the quality of educational programs and services available to students in District #86.  The Foundation is building a permanent endowment for the funding of supplemental/enrichment programs beyond the basic school programs.  The Foundation is not supported by tax revenues.

Foundation Funds are obtained from individual and corporate contributions.  The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization, and contributions are tax deductible.  Memorials have been made by the Board of Education, friends and family in honor of deceased family members, faculty and staff.

Susie Ortman & Gretchen Vance at CJHS ~ Life Skills, $500.00

Jane Bach-Brummitt & Angie Poole at CJHS ~ STEAM, $600.00

Katie Kolowski at Bolin ~ Hands on Math Materials, $600.00

Josh Ames at Bolin ~ Weather Wizards, $210.00

Kelli Higgins at Bolin ~ Scientist of the Week, $600.00

Marti Bierdeman at Bolin ~ Challenger Learning Center, $600.00

Michelle Hajny, Holly Howell & Holly Martinez at Glendale ~ B.E.E. Binders, $600.00

Sarah Masters at Glendale ~ We are SMART, $400.00

Diana Embry at Lincoln ~ Literature Incorporating Art, $590.10

Melissa Baker at Bolin ~ Native American Culture, $459.00

Trina Weigle & Sarah Yerly at Glendale ~ Challenger Learning Center, $600.00

Mandy Bruce, Candra Mingus, Danielle VanMeenen, Jill Spencer, Ericka Dearing, Susie Ortman & Jason Warner at CJHS ~ Positive Behavior Program, $600.00