The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust has provided Muscatine Schools with the opportunity to present twenty seniors with $3000 scholarships and ten eighth-grade students with $1000 scholarships. Five awards are also available for teachers, administrators, and support staff.  The student scholarships are awarded on the basis of the student keeping education a priority in the face of adversity. Although we all face adversities and have challenges in our lives, there are those who manage to keep a positive attitude and strive for excellence. Criteria include creativity, motivation, initiative and academic achievement and potential – all components of excellence. The awards to adults are based on the impact these employees make on the lives of students. Nomination forms are available at all Muscatine Schools, the Administration Center, Musser Public Library, MCC Library, and on the district’s web site athttp://www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/parents-students/excellence-in-education/. Nominations must be postmarked by February 24, 2015. Selections will be announced by April 6. A program honoring the students and staff will be held on Sunday, May 17 at the Muscatine High School, followed by a reception. The community is invited. MCSD would like to thank the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust for their continued support in offering scholarships and awards to students and staff. This is a unique program that acknowledges and recognizes deserving students and staff for their pursuit of excellence. We are grateful and appreciative for this opportunity.

For further information, please contact Jan Collinson at the Muscatine Schools Administration Center (263-7223) or by email jan.collinson@mcsdonline.org