Perry Education Foundation
What Is The Perry Education Foundation?
The rapidly accelerating pace of progress and innovation is both exhilarating and daunting at the same time. In an increasingly competitive world, we are faced with challenges and opportunities that previously could only have been imagined.
Likewise, our children are faced with possibilities that are limited only by the quality and content of the education they receive. Limited by time, funding, and other inherent restrictions, even the very best educators are often faced with the predicament of wanting to offer students more, but the inability to do so. The Perry Education Foundation was created expressly to address this dilemma.
With a clear focus and a renewed enthusiasm, the Foundation is committed to providing our teachers with the additional tools to help prepare our kids for success. In support of the tireless efforts of the Perry Public School teachers and staff, the Foundation seeks to offer funding for supplemental programs to meet that goal.
What Are The Goals Of PEF?
It is hoped that together we can help to instill, nurture, and satisfy the hunger for learning, knowledge and creativity in all of our students – creating smart, caring, productive and ambitious young adults who are motivated to compete and prepared to excel in the fast-paced, competitive world they are about to enter.
Who can apply for PEF Grants?
All current Perry Public Schools educators are eligible to submit an application. Funds requested must be directly used for educational purposes and student enrichment for Perry students. Please provide full explanation on the grant application of how you plan to utilize the funds and how they’ll benefit students. For teachers with questions or concerns about the application or eligibility, please contact Stephanie Rames or a board member listed below.
Past Grant Recipients
View the PEF Bylaws HERE.
PEF Impact
PEF Impact
The Foundation has been awarding grants to Perry school teachers since its inception in 1988. Grants are awarded every fall and spring. PEF accepts donations year-round. If you would like to make a donation, please mail in checks to the following address or reach out to a board member for more information.
Foundation Board of Trustees (*non-voting position)
*Superintendent - Chad Wilson
*Clerk - Stephanie Rames
*President - Grady Parmley
Vice President - Gina Bolay
Secretary - Alisha Kirtley
Treasurer - Charity Moxley
Member - Bryan Chrz
Member - Harlene Colen
Member - Ricky Harbour
Member - Ann Hight
Member - Melanie McGuire
Member - Lyndonna Williams
Contributions may be sent to:
Perry Education Foundation
900 Fir Street
Perry, Ok 73077
Fall Grant Due Date:
First Tuesday of November
November 10, 2025
Fall Grant Meeting:
First Tuesday of December
December 2, 2025
Spring Grant Due Date:
First Tuesday of March
March 10, 2026
Spring Grant Meeting:
First Tuesday of April
April 7, 2026
GRANT APPLICATION:
The PEF Grant Application is now online. To access the application form, click HERE.
