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Enriching Educational Opportunities for Students and Teachers

President, Larry Vasil, would like to acknowledge the efforts of the founding and current trustees, the school staff, and community members for making the first twenty-five years a success. It is the Foundation's hope to continue to grow and help implement the educational challenges and skills for the next generation of students.

 

 

 

 

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About the North Royalton Educational Foundation

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Established to enrich educational opportunities for students, the North Royalton Educational Foundation was formed in 1986. The North Royalton City Schools are one of the fastest growing school districts in Cuyahoga County. The district's reputation for academic excellence is a major reason why people choose to live in North Royalton.

The financial demands of keeping pace with a growing student population, the rapidly advancing world of technology, and the need to provide students with a level of education that will keep them competitive in the world’s job market, make the work of the North Royalton Educational Foundation more important than ever before.

Through fundraising efforts, including a yearly Membership Drive, the Educational Foundation awards grants to teachers each spring. These grants are awarded at every grade level and encompass the needs of students ranging from special education to gifted education. Other fundraisers include the Texas Hold’Em Tournament in both the fall and spring and the annual Spaghetti Dinner in the fall.

In addition, the Educational Foundation helps fund district programs recognizing academic excellence, provides a Teacher of the Year award and stipend, and awards a yearly Educational Foundation College Scholarship. The Educational Foundation also serves as a vehicle for individuals and families to set up special Memorial Scholarships. When you donate to the North Royalton Educational Foundation, your contribution will go toward such items as: hands-on classroom enrichment materials, reading literacy projects, mathematic skill enhancements, challenging science projects, supplemental art and music equipment, and a variety of other items which all enhance educational opportunities for our students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership

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North Royalton Educational Foundation Membership Categories

Staff Membership - $10 (current and former school employees)
Merit Roll Membership - $25-49
Honor Roll Membership - $50-149
Excelsior Roll Membership - $150 or more

Please make checks payable to:
North Royalton Educational Foundation
6579 Ridge Road
North Royalton, OH 44133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarship

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Scholarship Donations:

  • The North Royalton Educational Foundation also administers scholarships/special funds in memory and/or honor of individuals living and deceased.
  • Dan Calabrese Scholarship
  • Luzius Scholarship
  • Al Vasek Memorial Scholarship
  • Linda Guzik Scholarship
  • Ellie Rechkemmer Memorial Reading Fund
  • Larry Zajac Scholarship

Please make checks payable to:
North Royalton Educational Foundation
6579 Ridge Road
North Royalton, OH 44133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educational Foundation Board of Trustees

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2011-12 NREF Trustees:

 

Larry Vasil, President                          Heidi Dolezal

Aldo Filippelli, Vice-President*           Jackie Arendt

Bonnie Pelecky, Treasurer                  Susan Finelli

Cathy Bican, Secretary                       Lynn Dorman

Ed Vittardi, Executive Director           Becky Cozzens

Jim Presot                                           Jim Smith*

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Gallery

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George Hasek

Support Staff Person of the Year

Cindy Velotta

2012Teacher of the Year

Thank you Bonnie Pelecky for Your Years of Service to NREF

NRHS Honors Luncheon

NRHS Honors Luncheon

NRHS Honors Luncheon

Best of Luck Retirees!

Soaring Support for our Grants

Grant Displays

Grant Displays

Grant Displays

Grant Displays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

Grants

 

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Time to start thinking about those creative projects you’d like to have considered for grant funding through the North Royalton Educational Foundation.

NREF  encourages the submission

of proposals that promote:

 

v Innovation

v Enrichment

v Increased student achievement

v Community collaboration

v Strategic planning goals

v  “Project-driven” technologies  (We cannot fund computers, laptops, or iPads)

 

Click to download Grant Information:    NREF Grant Information

 

Click to download Grant Application:    NREF Application   

(submit via email per the grant information instructions)

 

Look for the Grant Applications to be sent out soon!

2010-2011 NREF Trustees:

 

Larry Vasil, President                                      Heidi Dolezal

Aldo Filippelli, Vice-President                          Jackie Arendt

Bonnie Pelecky, Treasurer                              Susan Finelli

Cathy Bican, Secretary                                   Lynn Dorman

Ed Vittardi, Executive Director                       Becky Cozzens

Jim Presot                                                       Jim Smith

                                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Events  & Fundraisers

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Texas Hold’Em

Annual Pasta Dinner

Taste of North Royalton

NREF Membership Reception:  April 25th at Carrie Cerinos