Sycamore Education Foundation

Archive: 2025

South Prairie Reading Garden

South Prairie Elementary School was awarded $1,497.69 to turn a previously unused courtyard into a reading garden complete with hammocks and specialized seating.

World Language Novels

The World Language program at Sycamore High School was awarded $2,120.00 to purchase novels in the target language which increases knowledge of vocabulary, increases context clues, and exposes students to other cultures.

SMS Video Production Equipment

The Sycamore Middle School Video Production studio was awarded $4,208.43 to purchase a new switcher and control panel for the students to use during 7th and 8th grade video production classes. This new equipment better aligns with what is being used in the next level classes at Sycamore High School ...read more

Newberry Book Library

The third and fourth grade classrooms at South Prairie Elementary School were awarded $1,56.10 to purchase a collection of John Newbery Medal finalist books. Students will be able to check out books to read at home and will form book clubs in the classroom to discuss titles they have read ...read more

SHS Softball Batting Cages

The Softball program was awarded $13, 594 to replace the batting cages at their current field located at Sycamore High School. When previous plans for a new diamond were put on a permanent hold, the current field was upgraded and conditions have been much improved. Thanks to the Bernice Kendall ...read more