Center Grove Education Foundation

06/12/2026

Funded Friday 🥤

Your support is helping students build confidence, independence, and real-world job skills.

The Center Grove Education Foundation awarded a grant to Sonia Quillen and the TAPS program at Center Grove Middle School North to launch Exceptional Sips, a student-run mobile beverage cart operated by students with intellectual disabilities. Through this hands-on business experience, students will develop vocational skills, customer service experience, financial literacy, communication skills, and workplace responsibility while serving staff and students throughout the school.

06/12/2026

Our JCCF Endowment Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional involvement in both school and community activities. Funding for this scholarship is provided through proceeds from the CGSF Endowment held with the Johnson County Community Foundation, helping ensure continued support for Center Grove students for generations to come.

This year’s recipients of the Johnson County Community Foundation Endowment Scholarships are Olivia O'Haver and Nathan Sequeira.

06/11/2026

The Jean Allen Robertson Scholarship is given in her memory by her daughter, Barbara Lombardo, and her husband, John. Mrs. Robertson was a CGHS History and English teacher from 1956 to 1975. She was also a club sponsor, helped organize Grove’s 1st band, and accompanied students to Washington, D.C. In her youth, she played cello in her high school and university orchestra and sang in her church choir, where she met her husband. Much later, she encouraged her daughters to sing and play in Center Grove’s band and chorus.

This year’s recipient of the Jean Allen Robertson Memorial Scholarship is Angela Burke.

06/10/2026

The Heather L. Schaefer Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Heather Schaefer, whose strength, determination, and selfless love for others left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, and friend, Heather approached life with resilience and grace, never allowing her circumstances to define her.

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a career in the medical field. Through this scholarship, Heather’s legacy of perseverance, compassion, and service to others continues to inspire and support future generations of students.

This year's recipient is Alana Dustin.

06/09/2026

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Marsha Tellstrom, a founding board member of the Center Grove Education Foundation. Marsha's vision, leadership, and commitment helped lay the foundation for the work we continue today in support of Center Grove students and teachers.

On behalf of the Center Grove Education Foundation, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Jan, her children, grandchildren, and all who knew and loved her. We are grateful for the impact she made and the legacy of service she leaves behind.

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06/09/2026

The Jason Mueller Scholarship honors the memory of Jason Mueller, a proud graduate of Center Grove High School Class of 1994 and a dedicated member of the Center Grove community. Jason devoted 23 years of service to the Center Grove Community School Corporation, where he made a lasting impact on countless students, athletes, and families. He was perhaps best known for his unmistakable voice, serving as the public address announcer for numerous Center Grove sporting events and community gatherings. Whether on the sidelines, behind the microphone, or supporting students and athletes, Jason's enthusiasm and Trojan pride were evident in everything he did.

This scholarship celebrates Jason’s legacy of service, school spirit, and dedication to the Center Grove community, helping future students pursue their educational goals while honoring the impact he made on generations of Trojans.

This year's recipient is Lucy Hynek.

06/08/2026

The Jarrod Tyler Polston Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Jarrod Tyler Polston, a beloved Center Grove student-athlete whose kindness, determination, and love for family, friends, and teammates left a lasting impression on all who knew him. A dedicated football player, Jarrod was a member of the 2008 Center Grove State Championship team and counted standing on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium as one of his proudest accomplishments. He cherished the bonds formed through football and valued the brotherhood of his teammates and football family.

This year's recipient is Cade Timmons.

06/05/2026

Fund It Friday 🔧

The Center Grove Education Foundation awarded a grant to Deb Schoolcraft and the Center Grove High School Manufacturing Lab to purchase a new tap and die tool set for students in Manufacturing, Robotics, and Engineering & Technology courses.

These tools will be used by approximately 90 students each year, providing hands-on learning opportunities that teach real-world manufacturing skills, proper tool care, measurement techniques, teamwork, and problem-solving. By supporting projects like this, donors help equip students with the practical skills and experiences that prepare them for future careers in engineering, manufacturing, and skilled trades.

Thank you for helping us put tools and opportunities into the hands of Center Grove students!

06/05/2026

The Gary Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the life and legacy of Gary Robinson, who dedicated 43 years to educating and inspiring students at Center Grove Middle School Central. As a teacher, Gary was passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and achieve their potential. His commitment to students extended beyond the classroom through his many years as a coach, where he taught valuable lessons in teamwork, perseverance, and character.

Gary’s service to the Center Grove community also included serving as a respected member of the Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees. His dedication to education, leadership, and student success left a lasting impact on countless students, families, and colleagues.

This scholarship was established to continue Gary’s legacy by supporting future Center Grove graduates as they pursue their educational goals and make a positive difference in their communities.

This year's recipient is Emery Barber.