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About the Principal Grants
Each September, the Women Leaders and SEF staff meet with the principals of the Special School District schools including the Juvenile Detention Center and Bridges Program. The principals share insights into their schools’ populations and present their proposed special projects. They seek the Women Leaders for assistance in bringing these projects to life.
This year, a total of $11,386 in grants were awarded to schools across SSD to support a variety of student-centered needs and opportunities:
- Ackerman School: $2,480 toward Black History Month activities - T-shirts for staff and students, 15 new canvas photos that demonstrate student and staff commitments
- Litzsinger School: $1,550 toward 4 regulation stations - climbing walls, spinners, impact mats, crash pads, and obstacle course elements
- Neuwoehner High School: $1,225 toward their Field Day - BBQ and ice cream truck
- Northview High School: $1,841 toward their Spring Carnival - inflatable obstacle course, dunking booth, and game truck
- Southview School: $2,000 toward their End of the Year Glow Dance Celebration - student and staff T-shirts
- Summit Academy: $810 toward Graduation- supplies and caps, decor, and photography backdrop
- Bridges Program: $1,400 toward their Spring Celebration - student/staff T-shirts, ice cream bar, and game truck
See the 2025-2026 Principal Grants
See the 2024-2025 Principal Grants
See the 2023-2024 Principal Grants
Learn more about the Women Leaders here. If you or someone you know is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities, we invite you to join our dynamic group of Women Leaders. Please contact us at info@sef-stl.org or call (314) 394-7030 for more information. Together, we can continue to positively impact the lives of those we serve.
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Ann Hawkey* Summit AcademyWith the help of SEF's Women Leaders, we've been able to purchase T-shirts and branded rugs for the hallways and entrance to the school. We've also been able to provide pencils to the students and pens to the staff. We hope to continue to build our brand.
From the Newsroom
The evening was made possible through the dedication of the SEF Women Leaders, planning committee members, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and attendees who came together to celebrate these exceptional individuals and support the mission of the Special Education Foundation.
Every bid placed supports the Special Education Foundation’s vital mission: empowering students with disabilities through programs and opportunities that enrich their educational experiences and help them achieve greater independence. Because of your participation, we can continue funding critical resources, scholarships, and assistive technologies.
As we celebrate these remarkable honorees, there is another exciting way to support students with disabilities: the Starfish Awards Silent Auction.
