Academic Boosters

The mission of the Academic Boosters is to encourage and recognize the academic achievement of all East Grand Rapids High School students. Your membership helps us continue this valuable work. Click here to become a member today!

Contributions

• Organize and fund teacher-led exam prep sessions
• Provide financial support to numerous EGRHS academic clubs and student organizations
• Fund scholarships for Top 5 Most Improved Seniors, the students that demonstrate the most academic improvement during their four years at EGRHS
• Fund scholarships for Top 15 Seniors based on their cumulative GPAs
• Recognize academic improvement and excellence
• Organize and fund the Winter Whirl and Progressive Dinner events, with all proceeds going to the support of East Grand Rapids students
• Connect parents like you and cultivate a community that values academic achievement for all students

Academic Distinction Criteria

Awards are based on a cumulative weighted grade point average:

• Cum Laude: 3.250 to 3.599
• Magna Cum Laude: 3.600 to 3.999
• Summa Cum Laude: 4.000 and above

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

Scholarships are given to the 5 most improved seniors, the students that demonstrate the most academic improvement during their four years at EGRHS and the top 15 seniors based on their cumulative weighted GPA through 7 semesters.

• Application for the scholarships is not required
• The amount of the scholarships will be determined each year based on the money available
• The 5 most improved seniors will be announced at the Senior Honors Assembly. The top 15 seniors will be announced at graduation.

2024-2025 Meeting Dates

• Monday, September 16, 7:00 pm - Academic Boosters/PTO Meeting
• October/November - Date to be determined, would like HS Counselors to speak
• Saturday, November 9, 6:00-9:00 pm - Food for Thought, this will be held off campus.
• Monday, March 3, 7:00 pm - Academic Boosters/PTO Book Club - Melissa VanderZyden will lead a discussion on "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathon Haidt

2025-2026 Executive Board
Hilary Garon, President
Kateri Schutt, Vice President
Courtney Cinglie, Treasurer
Katie Paul, Assistant Treasurer
Amy Marlow, Recording Secretary
Sommer Dockery, Corresponding Secretary
Rachael Cooley, Past President

Join Us!

The easiest way to support Academic Boosters is by becoming a member. Click here to join, or click here for a printable membership form.

Support Academic Boosters through different level memberships.  Every donation supports the academic achievement of all students in various ways throughout the school year.  

Patron Level Membership: $250+

Family Level Membership: $100

Individual Level Membership: $50

Thank you for your support!