Our Mission
The USD 250 Foundation was founded in 2000 by a group of community members passionate about education.
Our mission is to provide enriched educational opportunities for Pittsburg students through teacher grants, senior scholarships, and enhanced school facilities, services, and programs.
We've contributed to impactful projects that will last for generations, including the renovation at Hutchinson Field, replacement of the Pittsburg High School gymnasium floor, and the addition of the Megan Mallat Activity Center at PHS.
We've awarded $200,000 in teacher grants to help them provide innovative learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
And we've awarded nearly $500,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.
The future of our school district remains bright; students are excelling and achieving excellence, teachers are dedicated and innovative, and the community is engaged. But access to excellence cannot be achieved through public funding alone.
Help us make a difference! Email us to learn ways that you can contribute to our mission.
Foundation Board Members
Jon Bartlow, President
Pittsburg State University
Pam Henderson, Vice-President
Senator Moran's Office
Laura Sullivan, Secretary
Pharmacist
Carol Wimmer, Treasurer
Community Volunteer
Kyle Bockover
Mercy DME Operations
John Clark
Midwest Minerals
Justin Crain
Crain Investments
Abigail Fern
Pittsburg State University
Kirk Hawley
Watco
Kelynn Heardt
Pittsburg High School
Ron Marrone
Marrone's Inc.
Robin Mussa
NOLA Education
Debra O'Doherty
Pitsco
Micky Painter
Town and Country
Kristina Taylor
Community Volunteer
Marlene Willis
Greenbush
USD 250 Administrative Representatives:
JB Elliott
Pittsburg School District
Trevor Elliott
Pittsburg High School
USD 250 Board of Education Representatives:
Ed McKechnie
Pittsburg State University

