Golden Apple News
666 Teachers Nominated for the 2027 Golden Apple Awards
This year’s nominations offered powerful reminders of the difference educators make in the lives of local students and families. A stud...
2026 Grant Recipient Reception Held
Congratulations to the teachers in Boone and Winnebago County schools who were selected as grant recipients and collectively received more than $69,000 for their projects and resources at the Oct. 21 Grant Reception at Anderson Japanese Gardens!
Golden Apple and Dairyhaus collaborate!
Cookie Butter ice cream by Dairyhaus is still available and benefits Golden Apple.
Golden Apple Rockford CityTins are in the market!
The 2027 Golden Apple Rockford CityTins are not in the office and in stores YET, but they will be soon!
Nominate an Educator for the 2027 Golden Apple Teacher Award
PreK-12th grade teachers in Winnebago and Boone County schools are invited to apply for Golden Apple Foundation grants now.
Apply Now for 2026-2027 Classroom Grants
PreK-12th grade teachers in Winnebago and Boone County schools are invited to apply for Golden Apple Foundation grants now.
2026 Golden Apple Don Zimmerman scholarship recipient named
Abigail Hopkins of Caledonia, who teaches 3rd Grade at Poplar Grove’s Manchester Elementary was awarded the 2026 Golden Apple Don Zimmerman scholarship to earn her first master's degree tuition-paid at Rockford University.
Brooke Harp earns master’s degree
Brooke Harp, who teaches literature at Holy Family Catholic School in Rockford, is completing her last courses at Rockford University
Class of 2026 Inducted into the Teacher Academy
Last night, we officially inducted the six newest Golden Apple teacher award recipients into the Golden Apple Teacher Academy.
Hundreds attend spring banquet
We had more than 380 guests at our banquet April 24, celebrating the 20 teacher award finalists (including 6 recipients), grant recipients, the Jan Jones Service Award recipient and the 2026 Golden Apple Outstanding Principal.