The importance of a quality education cannot be stressed enough. It enriches generations and allows them to grow. Class Acts! looks to reward those that strive for excellence in their present lives and yet maintain a vision for the future. We at Murphy Oil and the Superior Telegram look forward to the creativity and innovative thought that is sure to come out of Class Acts!, as Douglas County Students strive to make a world of difference.
We are proud to kick off the 2009/2010 Class Acts! Program. We welcome you to join us as we explore the creativity and imagination of Douglas County Students!

The program is designed to honor those students and education professionals striving to achieve excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

Twice a month throughout the school year, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. and the Superior Telegram will be awarding Douglas County schools with $500 grants.  At any point in the year, Murphy Oil and Superior Telegram will accept, and review monthly, applications from any K-12 Douglas County School education professionals.  Class Acts! will be looking for innovative programs that are capable of making a positive difference in the classroom, school or community.

Winning proposals will demonstrate the highest level of creativity, the greatest educational impact and reach the largest audience.  Proposals should also include how it will benefit the students. 

Class Acts! representatives will award education professionals personally each month with a check and a trophy to be displayed at their school.  The Superior Telegram will run an ad monthly featuring the grant winners.  Education professionals are invited to submit articles and photos to the Superior Telegram to report on how they used their Class Acts! grant money.

Throughout the year, special recognition and awards will be granted.  Please visit our web site often to obtain project updates, see the innovative classroom projects in our community, and learn about additional opportunities such as the special Class Acts! Principal and Field Trip grants.