North Polk Foundation News
Martha Sheldahl received the ROSE Award from the North Polk Foundation at the Celebrate North Polk fundraiser on June 5, 2021.
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Martha Sheldahl Receives North Polk Foundation ROSE Award
June 2021 The North Polk Community Schools Foundation recognized Martha Sheldahl with our ROSE Award for her outstanding contributions and achievements both as a North Polk alumni and teacher in the district at the Celebrate North Polk event on June 5, 2021. Martha grew up in Elkhart and after college she and her husband returned to the district to raise their family. For 29 years, Martha fulfilled many roles as a teacher in optional kindergarten, special reading, kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade. Even after retirement Martha still continues to substitute teach in the district when she’s not caring for her grandchildren. One of Martha’s passions over the years has been to provide opportunities for students to appreciate nature. She was the driving force in planting a butterfly garden at Central Elementary many years ago. When the garden had to be relocated in 2018, Martha was instrumental in helping with that project even after retirement. Even while teaching, Martha found time to serve on numerous boards and leadership teams. She also wrote grants that allowed her to take students to the Civic Center, plant trees at Central, and to provide benches and an arbor for the original butterfly garden. Martha said “During my years at North Polk, one of my main goals has been to enrich the learning for students. I hope I have made a difference in children’s lives.” Well there’s no doubt about it, Martha we know you have! Congratulations Martha! |
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Brick by Brick Fundraiser
The North Polk School Foundation invites you to purchase a personalized engraved brick to commemorate your Comet Pride. Your brick will be on display on a wall inside the new Big Creek Elementary School in Polk City or the new High School addition, whichever you choose. Your contribution will be used to help fund the Big Creek School library, as well as support all North Polk Schools. Two different sized bricks are available: 8" x 8" for $500 or 4" x 8" for $250. A limited number of bricks will be available at each location. |
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2023 Enrichment Grants Support North Polk Students
DECEMBER 2023 On December 21, the North Polk School Foundation delivered $12,202 in Enrichment Grants to teachers across the North Polk school district. High school, middle school, and elementary school teachers received grants from the Foundation to help fund programs and supplies beyond the scope of the school system’s regular funding limits. This year’s Enrichment Grants help fund things such as a books for 2nd and 5th grades, bookshelves, flexi-seating, take home reading kits, STEM bins with kits, hands on STEM materials & math manipulatives. |
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2024 Annual Tailgate Dinner a Success
AUGUST 2024 The North Polk Foundation's Annual Tailgate Dinner was held on August 30, 2024 at the North Polk High School. Thanks to your support we raised over $2,045! Thank you to our sponsors: Staci Spittler's Travelgistix.co, Ankeny Sam's Club, and Kwik Star. |
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2023 was a great year for the North Polk Foundation annual golf tournament. The day was made up of 19 teams, 76 golfers, and one heck of a day! Gorgeous weather and a great time at Jester Park Golf Course.
Be on the lookout for the 204 golf tournament on September 22, 2024. The Foundation would like to thank our hole and prize sponsors! Schaal Heating & Cooling; I80 Power; Fareway; Cullen Insurance; Auto-Owners Insurance; Travelgistix; Nerem & Associates; Polk City Chiropractic; DSM Properties; Kwik Star; Dobson Detail; Luana Savings Bank; Collins Aerospace; Randy's Diesel; Coldwell Banker, Jo Dorenkamp, Realtor; Torres Team, ReMax; Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home; Scot Bergman Real Estate; Scheels; Jester Park Golf Course; |