The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) is pleased to announce two spring grants for 2023. The Foundation made the announcements today at the CPS Planetarium at Rock Bridge High School and the Columbia Area Career Center. The CPS Planetarium will receive $3,361 to upgrade the facility’s sound and lighting. The Planetarium features a full-dome projection […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) is pleased to announce its 2023 officers. The 2023 CPSF Board of Directors officers are David Townsend, president; Lynn Barnett, vice president; Sally Silvers, secretary; Gale “Hap” Hairston, treasurer; and Cindy Mustard, past president. Townsend will serve a two-year term as CPSF president. He is the president and CEO […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) is pleased to announce the hiring of its first executive director, Katie Harris. As the first executive director in the Foundation’s 26-year history, Harris will be responsible for the leadership and management of the nonprofit organization. “The Columbia Public Schools Foundation is thrilled to introduce Katie Harris as our […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) is celebrating its 25th anniversary being rooted in the community by awarding the Boone County Nature School with a $100,000 grant, the largest single grant in the Foundation’s history. The Foundation made the announcement today at an event at the nature school. The Foundation’s funds will be used for […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) is celebrating its 25th anniversary by awarding each Columbia Public School (CPS) with a $2,500 grant. The Foundation kicked off its awards today at Grant Elementary School. The Foundation will be visiting all CPS elementary, middle and high school buildings throughout the month of April to award the funds. […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) is pleased to announce a new addition to its Board of Directors, Jan Mees. Jan Mees served the Columbia Public Schools as a library clerk for four years at Fairview Elementary and then as a library media specialist for 17 years, including as the media director at Hickman and […]
Kathryn, or “Kay” as she was known by her friends, was born Nov. 8, 1926, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. to Phillip H. and Emalie (Illers) Steck. Kathryn graduated from Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) in 1948 with degrees in physical education and art. While at SEMO, Kathryn was active in the Womens’ Athletic Union, CLIO […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) announced today the largest gift in its 25-year history, a donation of $1 million from the estate of former CPS teacher Kathryn “Kay” McLeod. The $1 million gift will give the Foundation the opportunity to double their efforts in providing grants to teachers and students in the Columbia Public […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) donated $14,000 to support the purchase of child-sized disposable masks for students at Columbia Public Schools (CPS). The donation allows the district to purchase 100,000 child-size masks for students. The masks will be distributed to CPS buildings by the district. “The Foundation is proud to be able to provide […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) donated more than $59,000 as part of its Kits for Kids campaign to provide school supplies for elementary students at Columbia Public Schools (CPS). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CPSF canceled its annual fall event, typically held in October. Instead the Foundation asked its sponsors and donors to contribute […]