Midwest Central High School awarded grant from Century Link

[June 09, 2015]  MANITO - Mrs. Jeanne Sarff, a teacher at Midwest Central High School in Manito, recently applied for and was awarded a $4,600 grant from Century Link.

The grant funds will be used to purchase Chromebooks for the classroom. Students will utilize the Chromebooks to create documents, do research, and gain vital skills that they need for their future careers.

The Chromebook project will focus on writing and communication skills by providing the technology that will allow students to create an online portfolio containing their resumes and samples of their work. It will also allow students to complete online college applications and job applications, as well as federal financial aid applications and college entrance essays.

Students will be able to research occupations and match their interests and aptitudes with potential careers.

The goal as educators is to move our students forward and prepare them for life after high school and the funds from the Century Link grant will enable us to purchase tools that will help us do that.

[Jen Jockisch, Administrative Assistant, Midwest Central High School]