Borders and Foundation Team to Help Students

Readers and holiday shoppers can turn a page for themselves and benefit Rapid City students and teachers this weekend. Borders Books and the Rapid City Public School Foundation have teamed up to raise money to fund grants to teachers for innovative and effective classroom projects and curriculum. When shoppers present a coupon at check-out (see below), Borders will donate 15% of the purchase to the Foundation.

The Rapid City Public School Foundation is a private, non-profit organization.  It’s mission is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of students, to motivate and recognize those who guide learning, and to increase community support of K-12 public education. The Foundation is supported through the generosity of public and private donations.

The backbone of the Foundation is awarding grants to teachers in the Rapid City School district who present innovative and creative ideas that help enrich their students’ educational experience.  The Foundation also hosts two very special events each year to recognize teacher and student achievement;  The Teacher of the Year and Teachers of Distinction community reception and An Evening of Excellence banquet in honor of the top 5% of graduating seniors and their most influential teachers.

The Foundation is also a member of Partnership Rapid City, along with Rapid City Public Schools and the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce, supporting students in broadening their education by offering a variety of opportunities for students to apply classroom learning in real-world situations.

RCPubSchoolBookfair Coupon (Print this coupon and take it with you to Borders on November 20, 21 or 22)