Teachers across Clinton schools were surprised this week when leadership from a non-profit showed up with grant money for their classrooms.

The Clinton Community Education Foundation recently awarded its annual teacher grants. CCEF Secretary Chris Shaffer says this is an annual effort they do that helps bridge the gap that can enhance school classrooms but may be things the district cannot afford to fund.

Shaffer notes they awarded 15 individual grants across the various Clinton school buildings late last week and early this week.

Shaffer reminds they also sponsor recurring grants - most notably for the Challenger program at Heartland Community College and for 'Read Across Clinton'.

In total, the CCEF awarded 15 individual grants across the various school buildings totaling just over $20,500. 

The CCEF also recently announced it is bringing back its annual Derby Day - Kentucky Derby-themed - fundraiser in May. We'll have more on that next week on Regional Radio.