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 […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) donated $25,000 to Columbia Public Schools (CPS) to support the district’s efforts to continue to provide meals to students throughout the summer. The Foundation’s donation is part of a partnership with the CoMoHELPS COVID-19 Fund, which is a collaborative effort of Boone County, the Community Foundation of Central Missouri, […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) donated funds to the Columbia Public Schools (CPS) to provide high school students an opportunity to pursue additional online courses during the month of May. The $25,000 donation to CPS allows the district to offer the online courses while the school year is still considered in session by the […]
Students at all Columbia Public Schools (CPS) middle and high schools are exploring original Black history memorabilia, thanks to a grant from the Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF). The Foundation’s $17,700 grant brought the Black History 101 Mobile Museum to each CPS middle and high school for a day throughout two weeks in March. Founded […]
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) named its 2019 Hall of Leaders. The 2019 class will be honored at CPSF’s annual fall event, to be held Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kimball Ballroom at Stephens College. The event, with an “Under the CPSF” theme, will include a reception, program and desserts. “The […]
High school students at Hickman High School competed against CPS Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman and Abe Bahadori, president elect of the Columbia Public Schools Foundation, in an e-gaming competition. Thanks to a grant from the Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF), the students are part of Hickman’s first E-Gaming Club. “We have one of the best […]
(COLUMBIA, MO) – Middle school students will have the opportunity to hear from one of the most beloved writers of children’s literature, Jacqueline Woodson, on April 19 at the Missouri Theater. Students from all six Columbia Public Schools (CPS) middle schools will be bused to the Missouri Theater to hear Woodson speak at 12:30 p.m. […]