MREF Grants and Scholarships

MREF strategically uses its resources to impact teaching and learning in the district inline with its mission to provide and enhance life-long educational opportunities in the Molalla River School District through grants and scholarships. ​
SLIDES: (1-5) Students demonstrate their mastery of the bow fire-starting kits that Joe Zenisek purchased for his science class through funds provided by an MREF mini-grant; (6-8) Student in Mata Kimmels 5th grade class at RPA culminate their Civil War Studies with a Civil War Reenactors funded by an MREF mini-grant; (9-10) Rory Murtaugh, the Latin teacher at RPA, added a guitar music class to the curriculum thanks to an MREF mini-grant.

Teacher Grants and Gifts 

During the 2017-2018 district inservice day the MREF held six drawings for $100 bills - one for each building in the district. Here MHS recipient Kurt Van Deren shows off his prize with MREF Board member Dr. Joe Zenisek.
Grants - 2023
In 2023 the MREF distributed $2000 Grants each to the middle school and high school to fund projects:
  • MMS: Playground enhancements and equipment 
  • ​MHS: Courtyard Enhancements
Grants - 2022
In 2022 the MREF distributed $500 Grants to all of the elementary schools in the District.   The grants were used to fund a variety of projects including: 
  • Clarkes:Conflict Management materials
  • MES: OMSI Science Assembly
  • MRA: PE Equipment
  • RPA: Civil War Re-enactment
  • Rural Dell: Library Improvements: new book bins and stool
  • Mulino: Calming rocking Chair

 Previous Teacher Mini-Grants

MREF distributed minigrants to teachers in 2019 totaling $3657

MREF distributed 6 minigrants to teachers in 2016 totaling $2488. 
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MREF distributed 6 minigrants to teachers in 2015 totaling $2857. 
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2008 - MREF gave every teacher in the district a $50 gift card for a total of $7,700. That was the single largest donation MREF has given.
SMARTBoards
​In 2010, the MREF has provided SMARTboards to select teachers throughout the district.