Enriching Education in District 200 for over 25 years

The Student Excellence Foundation engages the community to enrich educational experiences that empower students to reach their greatest potential.

Careers and technology are changing. Sixty percent of today's elementary students will eventually hold jobs that do not yet exist. They will use technologies that have not yet been invented to find solutions to problems that have not yet emerged. Consequently, innovative instructional strategies, as well as flexible learning environments and supportive technology, are being implemented to prepare our students for success in the competitive global workforce that awaits them.

Our students will need to think critically, solve problems, and work collaboratively and creatively. Check out some of the ways the Foundation is enriching educational experiences:

Hands-On Robotics Experience

What is an Ozobot? It is a miniature smart robot that can follow lines or roam around freely, detect colors, and can also be programmed using code technology. Read more >>

Thinking Like an Engineer

What is an engineering cube? It is a physical cube or box that contains materials for students to utilize for project-based learning that incorporates the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Read more >>

Live from Brazil!

Soon students will be reporting live from a Brazilian rainforest, the Alaskan tundra, or the upland plateaus of Thailand thanks to the school’s new Green Screen Studio equipment provided by a grant from the Student Excellence Foundation. Read more >>