“Thank you for giving us the opportunity to visit Supe’s Exotic Jungle. It was one of the best field trips I have been on. It was hands-on and the students learned so much.”
“Thank you for giving us the opportunity to visit Supe’s Exotic Jungle. It was one of the best field trips I have been on. It was hands-on and the students learned so much.”
Mrs. Inman, Robert Kerr Elementary School Teacher
Upcoming Events
Meeting Schedule
The Foundation Board meets in the 2nd floor Conference Room at the Railroader Athletic Center (RAC) at 6:00 pm on the first Thursday of the month during the school year. If the meeting date interferes with spring break, the meeting will take place the first Thursday after spring break. When school is cancelled on a meeting day, the meeting is also cancelled.
As of February 2026, DEF has provided over $168,000 in grants for education.
As of February 2026, DEF has provided over $168,000 in grants for education.
This includes field trips, theatre presentations, skill building camps and other experiences that add unique learning opportunities for students. A list of funded projects can be found under Grants in Action.



