Roosevelt High School Foundation

The roosevelt high school foundation (rhsf) supports theodore roosevelt high school in des moines, ia by providing funding for learning and educational opportunities to roosevelt students and teachers. On a regular basis, rshf provides funds or support to the following programs: roosevelt hall of fame to honor distinguished alumni which serves as an inspiration to today's students; grants and scholarships for students to attend programs outside of roosevelt that further their educational experience; financial support for teachers to attend conferences to further their teaching skills. Rhsf manages and awards approximately $30,000 in scholarships annually to graduating seniors. Scholarships are funded entirely by donations, and are awarded objectively.the foundation's instructional and extracurricular grants provide support for student learning and experiences or professional development for teachers and staff. These grants total approximately $20,000 per year. In addition, a $5,000 annual grant is provided to support programs and projects selected by the high school principal.

Rhsf provides alumni and community support through activities including: providing revolving funds for class reunions to facilitate class mailings and meeting facilities, development and maintenance of a website and alumni newsletter, providing alumni reunion tours of the school, providing award hardware to award recipients, providing funds for presentations and events related to roosevelt high school.rhsf engages the community as a whole by sponsoring an annual golftournament and community gala. These events not only provide fundingfor rhsf programs but also provide awareness of the foundationthroughout the community.