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Students
College Scholarships
Excellence in Academics - $500
Presented to students who earn recognition for Excellence in Academics (top 15% of the class) for all four years of high school.  Funded annually through donations to Excellence in Academics program.  An endowment has been created for this scholarship.

Bob Hodge Achievement Award - $4,000 (1st year), Renewable for 3 years ($2,000/ea)
Presented annually to a senior based on academic achievement, involvement and financial need.  Funded through an endowment established by an HHS alum.

Steve Catron Memorial Scholarship - $300
Presented annually to a senior based on achievement in athletics and music.  Funded through memorial gifts in honor of Steve Catron.

Stephen and Virginia Childress Athletic Award  - $1500 
Presented annually to a senior based on athletic and academic achievements, as well as community and school activities.  Funded through an endowment established by the Childress family.

William G. and Nettie Z. Deacon Family Scholarship - $1,000
Presented annually to seniors based on academic achievement, good citizenship, and financial need.  Funded through an endowment established by Will Ella Deacon.

John & Wanda Foster Construction Trades Scholarship - $500
Presented annually to a Harrisonville senior planning to study building trades, architecture, civil engineering or other related field.  Funded through an endowment established by John & Wanda Foster.

Cara Roberts Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Presented annually to an HHS senior attending UCM.  Funded through annual gifts to the Foundation from the Roberts/Keefer families.

Scott T. Morse Memorial Scholarship - $1,250
Presented annually to an HHS senior who demonstrates overcoming an obstacle or hardship.  Funded through an endowment established by the Morse family.

Katie Rios Memorial Scholarship - $500
Presented annually to an 8th grade student at the end-of-the-year HMS awards assembly.  The scholarship itself will be presented to the student upon graduation from Harrisonville High School during the senior awards program.

Donna Pfautsch HATS Scholarship - $1,000
Presented annually to an 8th grade student in the Harrisonville Academically Talented Students (HATS) program with at least one year of participation.  The award will be presented at the end-of-the-year HMS awards assembly.  The scholarship itself will be presented to the student upon graduation from Harrisonville High School during the senior awards program. 

Academic Camp/Program Scholarships
Missouri Scholars Academy

Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Academy 

Teachers

Advanced Degree Teacher Initiative
This program provides reimbursement to teachers who want to enhance their learning in curricular and education-based programs of study. It will also support the district's efforts to retain and develop highly qualified teachers by providing an additional benefit for teachers in the district.

Teacher Grants
Teacher grants enhance the education of students in the Harrisonville School District by encouraging and recognizing new educational approaches and concepts that are not currently funded by the district. The grants provide funding for classroom materials which make these innovative instructional techniques possible. Teacher grants are presented twice each year.

Cade Filer Teacher Grant - $500
Presented twice a year for a grant funding equipment or resources that are re-usable.  Funded through an endowment established in memory of Cade Filer.