Grants Awarded by Sherman County Community Foundation

The grant cites a campus-wide effort to increase outdoor social spaces for students. The proposal involves a waste tire bench project to enhance the landscape with sustainable and durable outdoor furnishings such as benches and picnic tables.

This year's production is "James and the Giant Peach Jr" and will provide Sherman County youth with the opportunity to learn and take part free of charge. Students selected will rehearse 4-5 days a week starting in May and the show is scheduled for the beginning of July.

SCCF has awarded $5,000 for a renovation project designed to better serve the community. According to library director, Karen Gillihan, "Remodeling the existing teen/meeting room will provide a comfortable, safe space for young people and...our current meeting rooms are consistently busy each day."

Teachers were surprised with a classroom shopping spree! They were shuttled to Walmart in Goodland to spend $50 on items they needed for their classrooms. The site council met teachers back at the high school with cookies and hot cocoa to show their appreciation for all of our teachers' hard work!

Thirty rural leaders across Kansas convened in Goodland on December 7-9 to hear from guest speakers & visit area ag business facilities. The purpose of the KARL program is to identify, prepare and connect aspiring leaders to positively impact KS agriculture and rural communities.