The purpose of the Murray Education Foundation is to promote and recognize excellence in Murray schools by encouraging contributions and building partnerships to enhance education. Created in 1981 and originally named the Murray School District Foundation, the name was changed in 1994 to the Murray Education Foundation (MEF), but the goals stayed the same.
For information regarding the Murray Education Foundation (MEF), contact:
Jeanne Habel – Executive Director
Phone 801-264-7400
MEF Board & Representatives 2011-2012
MEF Programs Include:
- MEF Golf Tournament – Held annually in September, proceeds from the MEF Golf Tournament fund teacher grants benefitting Murray schools students. Each district teacher can apply for up to $500 per year to be used in their classroom for a special project, supplies, or other.
- The Pinnacle Award – This event is to recognizes and honors five outstanding educators, one classified employee, and one volunteer. Nominations are made by anyone in the schools or community; winners are determined by a committee. Recipients are recognized at an awards banquet where they receive a bronze statuette, a $500 cash award and a valuable gift basket.
Pinnacle Award Nomination Form
Pinnacle Award recipients; Teacher & Classified Employee of the Year honorees - Invest In A Kid – This campaign is a critical factor in helping MEF reach many goals. Fund-raising is conducted through the simple process of requesting donations. Absolutely 100% of all donations collected go directly to support programs for Murray students at every grade level and in all schools. Literacy, math, science, art,music and after-school programs are just a few of the beneficiaries of these donations. Invest In A Kid Donation Form
- Kennecott Nature Center – Opened September 1999, the Kennecott Nature Center is used by students in the Murray and Granite School Districts to explore nature by the Jordan River. Thousands of students visit the Center each year.
- Business Education Partnerships – Businesses partner with schools through this program to enhance education. A committee enables networking for specific needs of each school.
- School Needs Representatives – A representative from each school is named to aid schools in accessing “Incentives for Excellence” money. This funding comes through the state by receiving matching donations from the community.
- Summer Reading Program – This is a summer program for 1st through 3rd graders not reading up to grade level. Around 200 Murray students are impacted through this program which promotes educational success
Everyone is invited to donate to MEF sponsored programs. MEF Donation Form