Kearney, Mo., April 15, 2025: The rocket of innovation in Kearney School District continues to be fueled by the KSD Education Foundation.

Foundation leaders recently awarded $11,252 in Teacher Innovation Grants (TIG) to 14 certified KSD staff members at seven schools. The grants were revealed during a tour of schools by KSDEF Chair Season Kerns, several foundation volunteers and Superintendent Emily Miller on Friday, April 11.

TIGs provide needed funding for new and innovative ideas for classroom teachers to be implemented in the following academic year. Winners are selected annually in the spring to implement programs in reading, technology, science, fine arts and more, Kerns explained.

2025 KSDEF TIG Recipients (School) – Amount & Project:

• Krista Beyeler (Hawthorne Elementary RISE Program) – $1200 for “Reaching Independence Through Supported Education”
• Sara Burgener Madden (Kearney High School) – $1000 for “Biomedical Science Equipment Update”
• Kelsey Colwell (Kearney High School) – $1000 for “Go Direct Blood Pressure Sensor”
• Dani Davis (Dogwood Elementary) – $599.99 for “Social Emotional Learning”
• Shelly Dunn (Hawthorne Elementary) – $540 for “Netting Fun for Everyone – Let’s Play Pickleball!”
• Will Ford (Kearney Elementary) – $1000 for “iPads for Art”
• Katy Foster (Hawthorne Elementary) – $685 for “Egg to Check: A Hands-On Learning Experience in Life Science”
• Catina Green (Hawthorne Elementary RISE Program) – $1000 for “Establish RISE rooms throughout the district”
• Jamie Luppes (Southview Elementary) – $450.74 for “Development Wordsmiths One Word At A Time”
• Chelsea Miller (Hawthorne Elementary) – $300 for “Seeds of Knowledge: A Hands-On Learning Experience Through the Plant Life Cycle”
• Heather Oldham (Kearney Elementary) – $876.72 for “Rocking Into Reading: Enhancing Engagement”
• Tyler Owen (Kearney Middle School) – $950 for “Hands-On Ancient History”
• Kassidy Robertson (Kearney High School) – $1000 for “KitchenAid Attachments”
• Sara Woods (Early Education Center) – $650 for “3-D Minis for Hands-On Language Learning”

These teachers applied for and were selected by a special committee to receive these grants, which are funded with the donations raised by the foundation through direct giving and special events like the annual Turkey Trot run. The Teacher Innovation Grants program brings these concepts to life in classrooms, benefiting students when alternative funding isn’t available.

“KSD’s teachers are constantly looking to create new and more engaging experiences for our children,” Kerns said. “We’re grateful to our community for supporting this work and excited to see what our TIG recipients achieve!”

The KSD Education Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that fosters academic excellence through cooperation among educators, parents, alums, and the local community. Its mission is to enrich the educational experience of students attending Kearney public schools, paving the way for a brighter future in ways not supported by tax dollars. Visit www.ksdef.com to learn more about the foundation and how to support its programs.

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Kearney, Mo., November 5, 2024: Kearney School District is inviting its Bulldog runners to come home for Thanksgiving this year.

The Kearney High School Cross Country program is marking its 50th season this year. Former team members and coaches are being asked to join an anniversary celebration during the 2024 Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28.

Turkey Trot is run by the Kearney School District Education Foundation and the KHS Cross Country program, with support from a wide range of businesses and organizations. All registration fees help fund teacher innovation grants, special classroom projects and scholarships, and support the Kearney High School Cross Country team.

The KHS Cross Country program started in 1975 with teams for boys and girls. They were coached by Kent Kavanaugh and Bill Tuck. Larry Fields coached the teams from 1978 to 1981. Current Head Coach Jeff Roberts took over the program in 1982. Coach Roberts’ assistants this year are Rachel Heili, Alan King and Justin Leon.

Over the last five decades, the Girls team has won 17 conference championships, 19 district titles and three state titles. The Boys team has won 7 conference championships, 9 district crowns and one state title in 2000.

Former team members from years and decades past are encouraged to contact Coach Roberts at robertsj@ksdr1.net as soon as possible to join this celebration.

Learn more about the Turkey Trot event and sign up today at www.ksdef.com/news-events/turkey-trot.

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Kearney, Mo., April 19, 2024: The Kearney School District Education Foundation (KSDEF) is super-charging 21st-century classrooms across our schools with another round of Teacher Innovation Grants (TIG).

KSDEF Chair Season Kerns revealed the 2024 TIG recipients during the organization’s annual “Rise & Shine for Kids” breakfast fundraiser this morning at the Annunciation Community Center in Kearney. The foundation granted $6,365 to nine Kearney School District teachers this year:

• Sara Kimmel (Kearney Elementary) – iPads for KESTV Broadcasting Club
• Nanette Stout (Kearney Elementary) – Books on Display and Kids on Point
• Kassidy Robertson (Kearney High School) – Oven Updates
• Bradley Miller (Kearney High School) – Equipment to Enhance Science Labs
• Sydney Johnson (Kearney Elementary) – Authentic Literacy & Cozy Engagement
• Rebecca Shaheen (Southview Elementary) – Turning Water Into Food
• Amy Roberts (Dogwood Elementary) – Social Emotional Learning Subscription
• Andie Moon (Dogwood Elementary) – Dogwood Lego Club
• Meg Yarkosky (Kearney Middle School) – Making a Splash with Community-Based Instruction

These teachers applied for and were selected by a special committee to receive these grants, which are funded in large part by the money raised at the annual breakfast, according to Ms. Kerns. The awardees were notified at the beginning of April when the “TIG Prize Patrol” surprised them at their school with a big check and balloons.

TIGs provide needed funding for new and innovative ideas for classroom teachers to be implemented in the following academic year. Winners are selected annually in the spring to implement programs in reading, technology, science, fine arts and more, Kerns explained.

“The teachers in the Kearney School District have a lot of great ideas to make learning effective and fun,” she said. “They know what the students in their classroom need and sometimes their ideas simply cannot be implemented through the standard budget the district provides.”

The 2024 “Rise & Shine for Kids” breakfast was emceed by Kearney High School junior Britta Nielson, and senior Kate Martens sang the National Anthem. The event featured a demonstration by KHS science teacher Justin Leon’s robotics team, which has received two special allocation grants from the foundation. The KHS Frequency Choir, led by Dustin McKinney, entertained the attendees with two impressive performances.

Superintendent Emily Miller provided an overview of the district’s major accomplishments this school year, including making progress on the Proposition B zero-tax-rate-increase capital improvement bond projects, safety and security upgrades, and student achievements in the classroom and their extracurricular activities.

“As we look ahead to the future, I am confident that Kearney School District will continue to lead the way in education excellence,” Dr. Miller said. “Together, we will build on our successes, confront challenges with resilience, and remain steadfast in our commitment to serving every student, every day.”

Kearney Chamber of Commerce Executive Director was the event’s keynote speaker. She talked about her experience as a KSD student and why it’s critical for the school district and business community to have a strong relationship.

Visit www.ksdef.com to learn more about how to support teaching and learning in KSD through the KSDEF.

LINK: 2024 Rise & Shine for Kids Photo Album

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Kearney, Mo., March 11, 2024: The Kearney School District Education Foundation (KSDEF) invites the community to join hands in support of the annual Rise & Shine for Kids fundraising breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. on Friday, April 19 at the Annunciation Community Center.

At the Rise & Shine for Kids breakfast, community members, alumni, and business leaders unite in a shared vision of providing unparalleled resources and opportunities to every student in KSD. Tickets are $50 each, which goes towards funding the charitable organization’s programs that support students and educators.

For more information about the 2024 Rise & Shine for Kids fundraising breakfast and to reserve your seat, please visit givebutter.com/RiseandShine2024. The community center is located at 705 N. Jefferson St. in Kearney.

At the heart of the foundation’s mission lies a steadfast commitment to catalyzing positive change for both students and educators within KSD. Beyond merely enjoying a delicious meal, talented students and inspiring messages, this event symbolizes a dedication to empowering Kearney’s youth. The funds raised serve as a vital lifeline, fueling classroom grants and scholarships that directly impact students and educators. These grants have helped to enrich learning environments, bridge achievement gaps, and introduce cutting-edge teaching technologies, leaving an indelible mark on the KSD community.

“In these challenging times, the support of our community holds profound significance,” KSD Superintendent Emily Miller said. “Now more than ever, we remain steadfast in our commitment to equipping teachers with the tools they need and ensuring every student graduates high school prepared for success.”

The projects funded by contributions to KSDEF play a pivotal role in igniting enthusiasm in young minds, offering opportunities beyond those supported by tax dollars alone. As participants gather for the Rise & Shine Breakfast for Kids, they not only enjoy a meal but also contribute to building a brighter future for the entire Kearney community.

“We invite everyone to join us in our mission to inspire, educate, and uplift,” KSDEF Board Chair Season Kerns said. “Together, we can ensure that every child in Kearney has the opportunity to rise, shine, and reach for the stars.”

About the Kearney School District Education Foundation:

The Kearney School District Education Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of students within Kearney School District through innovative programs, classroom grants, and scholarships. By fostering partnerships between the community and KSD, KSDEF strives to create a brighter future for all.

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Kearney School District celebrated the 19 exemplary employees chosen to receive Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year honors during the first-annual Team KSD Awards & Retiree Reception held on Monday, April 17 at Tobacco Barn Farm in Holt.

“The determination to be the best on behalf of our students and community imbues every level of our team: teachers, support staff and administrators,” Superintendent Emily Miller said. “Our culture of excellence serves a crucial educational purpose. Our students may not always be conscious that it exists, but they learn it nevertheless. Excellence becomes part of their DNA. That is why this work is so important and so essential. We are here to celebrate your work.”

A large group of KSD staff visited with the honorees during the after-school event. It culminated with the announcement that Kearney High School social studies teacher Jennifer West was selected to receive the district’s overall 2023 Kearney School District Teacher of the Year Award and Network Administrator Chris Shirk was selected to receive the overall 2023 Kearney School District Support Staff of the Year Award.

LINK: 2023 Team KSD Awards & Retiree Recognition Reception Photos

Mrs. West is described by school administrators, fellow faculty members and parents/guardians as a dynamic social studies teacher. This year, she implemented a Human Geography that is helping the Kearney Fire and Rescue Protection District (KFRPD) in a Real World Learning project to identify potential sites for a second firehouse. That meant that she had to teach herself how to use specialized mapping software in order to guide her students through the project.

“Her classes are always very engaging and students are actively involved,” Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services Jennifer Kopp said. “She goes over the essential content but always has side stories to make the content relevant and interesting to her students.”

Director of Special Education Heather Guilkey praised Mr. Shirk for his attention to detail and aptitude for seeing all sides of an issue. His customer service skills were particularly vital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Chris was at the receiving end of many phone calls from parents, guardians, and grandparents trying to get their students online to access instruction,” Dr. Guilkey said. “Chris frequently begins working long before any teaching or office staff arrive, ensuring a consistent user experience by checking to see that all systems are working properly. If they are not, his early arrival usually gives him plenty of time to fix the issue before many have even noticed.”

Each KSD school selected one certified teacher and one support staff member to receive their building’s 2023 awards. The district award recipients were selected from that pool of school-level honorees. 

Along with their recognition plaques, West received a $250 cash award and a $750 classroom grant and Shirk received a $250 cash award and a $250 classroom grant from the Kearney School District Education Foundation. They can choose to spend their grants on education-related projects or items of their choice.

The event included recognition for the 14 KSD staff who will be retiring at the end of the current academic year. They each received a special embossed crystal apple. They also were each asked to select a book that the district purchased as a signed gift for their school libraries.

“The people whose names I am about to call represent countless years of dedication and experience,” Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Zach McMains said. “You have each earned this opportunity, and we are all so grateful for your selfless service on behalf of our students, schools and community. We recognize that it is our job to carry on the legacy of excellence that you built in KSD.”

KSD also honored the KFRPD as our 2023 Business of the Year because of its valuable partnership in education on behalf of our students, families and the community as a whole. Kelly Gentry received our 2023 Volunteer of the Year for his selfless service.

All of this year’s honorees will also be recognized at the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Excellence in Education Awards Banquet on April 25. West has already been nominated by KSD for the Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year recognition, which will be announced this summer.\

2023 School Teacher of the Year Award Recipients

• Early Education Center – Staci Bonderer
• Dogwood Elementary – Amory Maley
• Hawthorne Elementary – Gayla Mogg
• Kearney Elementary – Sara Kimmel
• LENS – Audrianna Wooster
• Southview Elementary – Amanda Noll
• Kearney Middle School – Jana Klaehn-Sturm
• Kearney Junior High – Daniel Roberts
• Kearney High School – Jennifer West (2023 Kearney School District Teacher of the Year Award)

2023 School Support Staff of the Year Award Recipients

• Early Education Center – Cynthia Hollinberger
• Dogwood Elementary – Tamera Couchman
• Hawthorne Elementary – Michelle Cobb
• Kearney Elementary – Joleen Holsten
• LENS – Susan Beery
• Southview Elementary – Sabrina Clayton
• Kearney Middle School – Kaitlyn Parks
• Kearney Junior High – Toni Sinclair
• Kearney High School – Angie Carpenter
• KSD Central Office – Chris Shirk (2023 Kearney School District Support Staff of the Year Award)

2023 Team KSD Retirees (Book Gift)

• Kate Antos – Kearney Middle School (One Hundred and One Famous Poems compiled by Roy J. Cook)
• Julie Buckman – Dogwood Elementary (Zach’s Lie by Roland Smith)
• Tamera Couchman – Dogwood Elementary (Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling)
• Kristina DeLuca – Southview Elementary (Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen)
• Heidi Dodd – Kearney Middle School (The Book Thief by Markus Zusak)
• Richard Haas – Kearney High School (Wins, Losses and Lessons: An Autobiography by Lou Holtz)
• Mike Hoffman – Kearney Junior High (To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee)
• Becky Kohlstaedt – Kearney High School (The Smart Cookie by Jory John)
• Gayla Mogg – Hawthorne Elementary (The Secret of Saying Thanks by Douglas Wood)
• Audra Pelham – Kearney Middle School (The North Star by Peter Reynolds)
• Kerri Prom – Kearney Middle School (Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor)
• Patty Roussin – EEC & Puppy Pound (Old Black Fly by Jim Aylesworth)
• Vicki Smith – Southview Elementary (Stephanie’s Ponytail by Robert Munsch)
• Dana Starzl – Kearney Middle School (Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins)

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The Kearney School District Education Foundation will host its 11th-Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24 at Bulldog Stadium! This will once again be an in-person race this year. There will also be a virtual race option for those unable to participate in-person. All registration fees help fund teacher innovation grants, special classroom projects and scholarships, and support the Kearney High School Cross Country team. Learn more: www.ksdef.com/news-events/turkey-trot

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Kearney, Mo., April 28, 2022: The Kearney School District Education Foundation (KSDEF) continues to cultivate cutting-edge classrooms.

The KSDEF announced during its annual “Rise and Shine” breakfast on Friday, April 22 that 15 Kearney School District educators have earned Teacher Innovation Grants (TIG) for the 2022-2023 academic year. Combined, these grants add up to about $14,000 to fuel the 21st Century teaching and learning that is a hallmark of KSD classrooms:

• Bradley Miller (Kearney High School) – $930 for “Melting Point Apparatus for Chemistry”
• Kristina Pruitt (Southview Elementary School) – “Breaking Out of the Box”
• Michelle Raines (Southview Elementary School) – $679 for “STEAMING Ahead with PBL”
• Amber Hiley (LENS) – $976.81 for “Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity”
• Jacqueline Lemoine (Kearney Junior High School) – $1,000 for “Increase Focus, Decrease Anxiety”
• Amanda Timmer (Hawthorne Elementary School) – $885 for “Alternative Working Spaces and Seating Options”
• Megan Rowland (Kearney Early Education Center) – $981.96 “Increasing Engagement and Communication in the Low Incidence Setting”
• Kristi Schutter (Kearney School District Occupational Therapy) – $971.68 for “Self-Regulation/Sensory Items”
• Rebecca Shaheen (Southview Elementary School) – $1,000 for “With Beauty, Comes Life”
• Lindsey Thomas (Dogwood Elementary School) – $539.70 for “Boogie for a More Innovative Math Class!”
• Angie Carmack (Kearney High School) – $1,000 for “Real World Learning is Sublime!”

• Melanie Heuermann (Early Education Center) – $977.81 for “Sensory Integration Tools”
• Jennifer Chrane (Kearney GATE) – $338.48 for “Digital Yearbook and Portfolio”
• Sherry Crall (Kearney High School) – $1,000 for “Laser Cutter/Engraver”
• Sara Kimmel (Kearney Elementary School) – $447 for “Apple TVs for Modeling IPad Use”

“The teachers who received Teacher Innovation Grants from the foundation this year represent the high-quality public education experiences found every day in Kearney’s schools,” Interim Superintendent Todd White said. “These funds are going to help students and teachers, and that’s why I am so thankful for the KSDEF and its supporters. Great things happen when the community works together on behalf of our children.”

The TIG program was launched by the foundation to help KSD teachers incorporate new tools and techniques that enrich the educational experiences of students. These grants are one of the most important ways that foundation leaders allocate donations.

“Our community loves our schools, and they demonstrate that love by their generosity,” KSDEF Board Chair Julia Kuhn said. “We’re committed to ensuring that Kearney remains a great place to raise a family.”

TIG awards are a maximum of $1,000 for each recipient. This year’s TIG recipients include a wide range of projects led by teachers at seven schools and programs. Visit www.ksdef.com to learn more about the KSDEF, how to donate and its funding programs.

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Kearney, Mo., April 21, 2022: Two local insurance agents are stepping up to help ensure a great future for Kearney School District students.

Stella Spiking and Tracy Tucker combined forces to leverage a State Farm Insurance corporate matching grant program that generated a total of $7,000 in donations to benefit Kearney schools. They recently visited the KSD central office to present these donations to KSD Education Foundation Board Chair Julia Kuhn.

“We are so grateful for this generous gift from Stella, Tracy and State Farm,” Ms. Kuhn said. “They took the initiative to find and use this corporate matching grant program. This is a great example of the support we get from our local business community. They are true partners in education!”

Ms. Spiking and Ms. Tucker each have their own insurance agencies in Kearney that represent State Farm. They each made separate individual donations of $250 and $1,500 using a community grant program administered by the insurance provider’s charitable foundation. Their contributions were matched by the foundation, which boosted the donations to $1,000 for the KSDEF and $6,000 for KSD.

“The State Farm Companies Foundation encourages our associates to be good neighbors by giving back to the communities where we live and work as well as supporting the education and training of future generations,” Spiking said. “Tracy and I are both local small business owners who believe in the importance and impact of investing in our community.

The foundation’s mission is to bring together area business and community leaders who value education to guide and direct resources outside the district budget, thereby providing opportunities to enrich the educational experience for KSD students and staff. KSDEF funds are used to foster cutting-edge classroom tools and techniques with Teacher Innovation Grants, provide college scholarships, and fulfill special requests. Visit www.ksdef.com to learn more about the foundation and how to support its mission.

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Kearney, Mo., April 1, 2022: It’s time for the Bulldog Family to recognize the best of the best.

Dogwood Elementary School Counselor Cami Aebersold has been selected to receive the 2022 Kearney School District Teacher of the Year Award. District Facilities Manager Doug Sublett has been selected to receive the 2022 KSD Support Staff of the Year Award.

Ms. Aebersold and Mr. Sublett were both chosen by a selection committee for this year’s district-level recognitions from a strong field of teachers and support staff who had already been honored at the school and building level. Those school-level award recipients were nominated by co-workers, parents/guardians, students and community members.

“It was tough to make these selections for the district Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year because we had such an outstanding field of nominees across the board,” Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Student Services Jeff Morrison said. “Cami and Doug both stood out this year for their own reasons, and we are very grateful for their service to our students, families, staff and community!”

As district-level honorees, Aebersold and Sublett will receive individual awards and have their names added to the permanent plaque at the KSD central office. The KSD Education Foundation will award each of them $250, plus a $750 grant that Aebersold can use to benefit Dogwood Elementary and a $250 grant that Sublett will apply to the district fund of his choice. They will also each be given $250 from the Kearney Chamber of Commerce in the form of Chamber Bucks.

Aebersold has served as a counselor at Dogwood Elementary for 11 years. Her many responsibilities include visiting classrooms every week to help students develop social-emotional skills, coordinating small groups as part of a mental health grant, assisting parents with a wide variety of issues, and ensuring that each student has their individual social, emotional and academic needs met.

“I was surprised and very honored to learn I was being named the Teacher of the Year for Kearney School District, especially knowing all the quality teachers in the district,” Aebersold said. “And to hear that parents had input, that made it feel even better.”

The best part about being an elementary school counselor is making sure that the students and fellow staff members are supported in a way that boosts teaching and learning, according to Aebersold.

“I just love seeing a kid smile and wanting to be here. As a counselor, that’s the real payoff,” she said. “A big part of my job is being a good listener for my colleagues here at Dogwood and helping to support my staff and work through things so that they can do what they’re supposed to do. I consider it an honor that they trust me enough to have me sit and listen and help them work through whatever they are struggling with.”

Dogwood Elementary Principal Laura Gonzalez praised Aebersold for her commitment to the entire school community.

“Ms. Aebersold is an integral part of our Dogwood Family,” Ms. Gonzalez said. “She is relentless in serving not only families but staff members and the greater community. Ms. Aebersold serves from her heart in which she wraps her arms around all who need her support.”

That was an assessment echoed by Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services Jennifer Kopp.

“Cami just has a heart for our kids and for our staff,” Mrs. Kopp said. “It’s been a tough couple of years for everyone, and she has been a tireless source of support.”

Mr. Sublett has been part of KSD’s facilities and grounds team for 23 years. That was after serving around the world for 17 years with the U.S. Navy, where he specialized in damage control. That job included mastery of fire suppression, welding, plumbing and pipefitting, skills that made him the right choice when the opportunity arose to join KSD.

“Doug Sublett is a perfect example of the selfless professionals who work hard every day and often in tough conditions to ensure that everything runs smoothly in our school system. Snow, ice, rain or shine, we know we can count on him getting the job done and done well,” Interim Superintendent Todd White said. “He is an integral member of my leadership team and we quite simply would not be where we are as a district without his contributions. Doug has our gratitude, respect and admiration.”

Sublett and his 11 highly skilled team members are responsible for ensuring that every KSD building and every inch of the district’s grounds are in top condition so that teaching and learning continue uninterrupted. This requires a dizzying array of tasks, including – but not limited to – HVAC, plumbing, lighting, floor tiles, asbestos abatement, roof and door repairs, installing therapy swings in classrooms, fixing basketball hoops and bleachers, fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, kitchen hoods and alarm systems.

“There is a wide spectrum of jobs that my guys take on the challenge of doing,” Sublett said. “Anything that gets broken, we fix it.”

The biggest and most rewarding challenge in Sublett’s nearly two decades with KSD has been creating sustainable processes and procedures to anticipate and address needs before they become a major problem. He’s retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year and is confident that the district will be able to continue the work he started. More than anything, Sublett is going to miss the teamwork.

“There is a great family environment in KSD,” he said. “Everybody works well together as a team, and that’s why we’re able to accomplish as much as we do. It’s a privilege to be part of this school system.”

Ms. Aebersold, Mr. Sublett and all of KSD’s school-level Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year award recipients will be honored during the 2022 Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Banquet on April 26 at the KCI Expo Center.

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Donation will help support Teacher Innovation Grants and college scholarships

Kearney, Mo., November 15, 2021: Ply Gem Siding Group recently donated $3,000 to help launch the Kearney School District Education Foundation’s (KSDEF) annual fund drive.

“We appreciate them kicking off our fundraising program for the year with this incredible demonstration of generosity,” Ms. Kuhn said. “Our annual fund drive starts in November with the Kearney Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Showcase and continues through the month of December.”

The foundation’s mission is to bring together area business and community leaders who value education to guide and direct resources outside the district budget, thereby providing opportunities to enrich the educational experience for Kearney School District students and staff. KSDEF funds are used to foster cutting-edge classroom tools and techniques with Teacher Innovation Grants, provide college scholarships, and fulfill special requests.

Visit www.ksdef.com to learn more about the foundation and how to support its mission.

Ply Gem is one of the largest and most well-established employers in Kearney. It is a worldwide industry leader in the manufacturing of top-quality windows, vinyl siding and metal accessories. Company leaders and employees regularly and generously support a wide variety of charitable organizations across the region, including KSDEF.

Ply Gem is also a Diamond Sponsor at $2,000 for the 2021 Turkey Trot race on Thanksgiving morning at Bulldog Stadium. This annual fundraising event is jointly hosted by KSDEF and the Kearney High School cross country program.

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