Teachers in the Clinton school system will be finalizing, if they haven't already, applications for this year's round of classroom grants provided through the Clinton Community Educational Foundation, CCEF.

Ruth Lowers is one of the Board members of the CCEF, and explains the Foundation has kicked off their mailing fundraising effort for this year. According to Lowers, funds raised go back into the school system through their classroom grants and scholarships for graduating seniors.

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Lowers says a teacher can receive up to $1-thousand for their classrooms and in the past those grants have covered a variety of things from supplies for a particular subject to simple enrichment tools for learning.

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For the Foundation and the committee that reviews the applications, Lowers says they are seeking applications that have creativity and enhance the learning experience for the students of the district. She indicates they have awarded grants across all levels of the school system.

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According to Lowers, the administrators at each building must sign off on the grants so the applications match the curriculum of the school.

Lowers indicates the teacher grant applications are due January 8.

The Foundation's campaign will continue to allow students to receive scholarships and will provide other opportunities in the district that the normal school's budget does not provide.