12/10/2025
We are incredibly grateful to the Kurt Wagner Education Fund (KWEF) for their extraordinary generosity and continued commitment to South Kitsap students and staff. This year, the KWEF awarded $16,600 in educational grants, surprising teachers across the district with much-needed funding to bring innovative ideas to life in their classrooms.
In total, 25 grants were funded out of 37 applications, representing 10 South Kitsap schools. These grants will support hands-on learning, student engagement, and creative instructional projects that directly benefit our kids.
Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients from:
Discovery High School – Rebecca Kusche, Nora Gregerson, Greg Pickard
Marcus Whitman Middle School – Kashi Tomicihi, Jessica Barnum, Brenda Walls, Kateta Tagliavento, Erinn Olson
Cedar Heights Middle School – Jennica Munderloh, Jenna Baker, Jennifer Johnson, Kimberly Peabody, Roslyn Paulson
John Sedgwick Middle School – Katie Million
Olalla Elementary – Lisa Bernhart, Danielle Hoisington, Irene Williams
Mullenix Ridge Elementary – Carla Pedey, Martha Riley
East Port Orchard Elementary – Tricia Etue
Manchester Elementary – Deanndra Ross, Tiffany Brush
Sunnyslope Elementary – Cheryl Bouck, Shanelle Pfeiffer
Sidney Glen Elementary – Lisa Jenkins
The Kurt Wagner Education Fund’s impact extends far beyond annual classroom grants. They also provide scholarships to students at South Kitsap High School, Discovery High School, and Explorer Academy, helping open doors for future success. Over the last 13 years, the KWEF has invested nearly $185,000 into South Kitsap students and educators.
Thank you for continuing to honor Kurt Wagner, believing in our schools, and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every year. We are truly grateful!
