NEWS
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CONTACT: SARA MARTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TEL (402) 525-5568, EMAIL executivedirector@dist145ffe.org
WHS Nurse Certifies Hundreds in CPR/First Aid Technique
Feb 19, 2019 – In fall 2017 School District 145 Foundation for Education invested $2,000 to certify Waverly High School Nurse, Mrs. Joslynne Stauss, as a CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor and purchase all equipment necessary for her to teach. Mrs. Stauss hasn’t looked back.
Before Foundation funding, School District 145 was out-sourcing required CPR/AED/First Aid Certification at a cost of $55 per teacher/paraprofessional/coach/sponsor. The Foundation was doing the same to certify Viking Discovery Program employees within their care program. Because of the Foundation’s $2,000 investment to certify Mrs. Stauss as an in-house instructor and purchase necessary training materials, certification now costs $10 per person (the price of cards/books) and education has improved to include Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
To-date, Mrs. Stauss has certified 43 School District 145 staff members, 35 School District 145 coaches and sponsors, and 14 Viking Discovery Program employees at a total savings of $4,140.
In addition, CPR/AED/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Certification is now built in to WHS Freshman curriculum. During the 2017-18 School-year, Mrs. Stauss certified 87 WHS students. This school-year to-date, she has certified 41 students, with the potential to certify 81 more this spring semester. These new certifications for young citizens in our communities are a result of partnership between School District 145 and its Foundation for Education, and the dedication of one fantastic nurse committed to educating her community.
If you’d like to get involved or want more information about how the School District 145 Foundation for Education helps our public-school students every day, contact Foundation Executive Director, Sara Martin, by e-mailing executivedirector@dist145ffe.org or calling 402-786-2321, ext 8.
About School District 145 Foundation for Education
The School District 145 Foundation for Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich the educational experience in our schools by providing financial resources to support creative endeavors that will promote the achievement and success of our students. For more information, please visit www.dist145ffe.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: SARA MARTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TEL (402) 525-5568, EMAIL executivedirector@dist145ffe.org
$150,000 Horizon Bank Investment Enables “Forward Maroon” to Upgrade Advanced Publications Opportunities
June 3, 2022 – In February 2022, the School District 145 Foundation for Education approved a $1.2 million campaign focus titled Forward Maroon. The campaign will build on community traditions while adapting to new needs presented by east Lincoln growth and curriculum expansions. Upon completion, dynamic scoreboards with vivid digital display will be installed at Viking Stadium, the Waverly High School softball field, and the main competition gym at Waverly High School. Sound upgrades are integrated into the dynamic scoreboard designs. Further, the concession stand and plaza that serves Viking Stadium and the Waverly High School softball field will undergo a state-of-the-art renovation to provide the community an amazing place to gather to celebrate our students.
In addition to enhancing school and community experiences, the scoreboards will be utilized as dynamic teaching and learning tools in Waverly High School’s Advance Publications course, giving students real-world career experiences unavailable without them. The intersection of computer programming, advertising, graphic design, and professional media production creates abundant opportunity for students to prepare for careers in Journalism, Marketing, and Graphic Design.
Horizon Bank is the oldest business in Waverly, serving and supporting community members since 1907. Horizon Bank has consistently invested in the work of the School District 145 Foundation for Education during its 32 years of operation, and that long-standing partnership continues to impact the lives of students today. Horizon Bank purchased the $150,000 Title Sponsorship on the dynamic scoreboard at Viking Stadium, enabling production contracts to be signed in time for August 2022 installation.
Viking Stadium is widely used by students and the greater community. In 2022-2023 Viking Stadium will host Waverly High School’s sports and clubs Booster Bash, a new Marching Band Competition, 20 football games, 35 soccer matches, and 9 track meets, in addition to various community and youth sports events. Over 35,000 people will visit Viking Stadium to watch an event this year.
If you’d like to get involved or want more information about how the School District 145 Foundation for Education helps our public-school students every day, contact Foundation Executive Director, Sara Martin, by e-mailing executivedirector@dist145ffe.org or calling 402-525-5568.
About School District 145 Foundation for Education
The School District 145 Foundation for Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich the educational experience in our schools by providing financial resources to support creative endeavors that will promote the achievement and success of our students. For more information, please visit www.dist145ffe.org.
