Valley Propane

12/08/2025

Our second teacher being recognized this month is Heidi Torrance. Please read the wonderful nomination:
We are VERY pleased to nominate Mrs. Heidi Torrance. Heidi is a Reading Interventionist at Sunnyside Elementary. Not only does Heidi have a heart of gold and a soul that was put on this Earth to work with children, she is a very gifted teacher.
Heidi has training in the science of reading and has pushed herself to stay up to date with the latest and scientifically backed/research proven methods of how the brain learns to read. I am so thankful for Heidi pursuing the furthering education and training that she has because she has TRULY changed the trajectory of our children's lives with her knowledge of both the science of reading and dyslexia. She is truly deserving of this recognition because she sees the best in every child, and will stop at nothing for them to be successful and lifelong readers. Thank you Heidi for the gift you are to our family, your students, and this district!
Heidi will receive $150 from Valley Propane to help with classroom projects

12/06/2025

The first teacher being honored this month is Mr. Brooks from West central. He will receive $150 for classroom projects. Thank you for making each student feel special. Here is his nomination.

We would like to nominate Dylan Brooks, 2nd grade teacher and afterschool tutor at West Central Elementary School in Stronghurst IL. Mr. Brooks is simply fabulous. He is a soft spoken person with clear expectations for his classroom. Every day you hear kids past and present yelling his name and telling him good morning or good bye. No matter if it is before or after school he has kids in his room laughing and learning. He is one of the first to arrive in the morning and last to leave at the end of the day. You can clearly see it through the kids that he has a talent and passion for teaching.
As a parent of a previous student, my daughter loved his class, makes sure that he still gets a birthday treat every year when her birthday rolls around and has to tell him goodbye every day.

12/06/2025

Our club of the month is the Fort Madison Key Club. They will receive $200 to go towards there spring convention! Here is there nomination:

Thank you for considering the FMHS Key Club for a sponsorship. Key Club is the high school branch of the Kiwanis organization and is focused on service to home, school, and community. Some projects we support are Trick or Treat for UNICEF, Kiwanis Neuroscience Research, and the Tri State Rodeo. A donation would help our student leaders to affordable in attend their spring convention in Springfield, Illinois.

11/04/2025

Our second teacher being recognized this month is from Winfield Mount Union. The nomination is below:
Mr. Scott McCarty is our 6–12 Spanish Teacher at WMU and has also implemented a Leadership class for grades 9–12. In addition, he serves as the high school football coach. Mr. McCarty goes above and beyond in his work with students, encouraging growth in both leadership and character while sharing valuable perspectives on the many roles we play in life.

He not only teaches Spanish and leadership, but also prepares students and athletes for their journeys beyond the classroom and the playing field. Known for his willingness to “get real” with students, Mr. McCarty challenges them to strive toward becoming the very best versions of themselves.

Valley Propane will be donating $150 to your classroom! Thank you

11/04/2025

The 1st teacher recognition of the months is Mrs. Mullen from BHS! The nomination reads:

I would like to nominate Kourtney Mullen, she’s the Ijag teacher for 11/12th grade, im a student of Mrs.Mullens and she never fails to put a smile on my face. She’s the most down to earth woman you’ll ever meet. As a high school student who deals with depression she helps me beyond schoolwork. I’ve never left Mrs Mullens class without a smile on my face. She deserves this more than anyone I know. 🙂

Congratulations and thank you for all you do. Valley Propane will be donating $150 to your classroom.

11/04/2025

Our school club being recognized this month is the BHS DECA program. The following was the nomination:

Good afternoon, My name is Edward Bickel. I am the current vice president of the Burlington Community High Schools club, DECA. Our advisor is Brain Mumm. In DECA, we prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. We would love it if you would support us. Thank you!
Valley Propane will be donating $200 to BHS DECA to help support the students and program. Congratulations and keep up the good work

10/11/2025

Hiring part time help. $20 per hour. 10-15 hours per week. Saturdays 8-2 required, other hours flexable during the week between the hours of 8-5. Apply in person at Valley Propane office. Work would be mostly outdoors job would intail washing grinding bottles stickering need to be able to consistently lift 40 pounds and handle power tools

10/04/2025

Our second teacher spotlight was nominated by Erin Seibert. Here is what she had to say about Suzi Grover:

I’m nominating Suzi Grover at Grimes Elementary in Burlington. Suzi is amazing with her Special Education Students going above and beyond to assist in all their needs.

Thank you Suzi for what you do for our students! $150 will be at Valley Propane next week for your classroom

10/02/2025

Our first club of the year that will be honored is the West Burlington high school DECA! Deca is a national organization that helps build business leadership skills. Thank you to Mr. Bowman for the time and effort that you put in.

I would like to nominate West Burlington High School DECA for your $200 generous donation. The $200 gift would go a long way in helping our DECA club with school store. My name is Joe Bowman and I am the Business Teacher / DECA supervisor here at West Burlington. Thank you for taking the opportunity to not only support the students of West Burlington, but all students that make up our community.

10/02/2025

Our first teacher recognition of the year goes to Mrs. Hunter from holy Trinity. Here is her nomination:

I would like to nominate Madeline Hunter for the teacher appreciation. Madeline is an art teacher and behavior interventionist at Holy Trinity School in West Point. Madeline has a dedication to teaching and to her students. Her classroom is filled with art, history and laughter. She's such a bright soul and I know she will make such a difference in our generations to come.
Thank you for recognizing and honoring this profession as they are truly deserving.

Mrs. Hunter will receive $150 for her classroom from Valley Propane!

08/29/2025