Foundation News

The lives of hundreds of students in Pittsburg Community School District will be positively impacted by $28,000 in grants given to more than 30 teachers by the USD 250 Foundation Thursday afternoon. The grants were awarded in a recognition ceremony at Pittsburg High School attended by the recipients, board members, school personnel, and media. “This is a chance for us to publicly recognize teachers who are receiving this year’s round of teacher grants, and to say a big public

Reservations are on sale now for an event that supports scholarships for graduating seniors and teacher grants: the USD 250 Foundation’s 4th Annual Night of Dragons, planned for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, at Crestwood Country Club. Attendees at Night of Dragons will enjoy food, beverages, silent and live auctions with numerous items contributed by local businesses, a live scholarship drive, and social time.  The impact of the evening is far reaching: in 2024, the F

This year, more than 40 scholarships are available through the USD 250 Foundation to graduating seniors planning to attend a college/university, a community college, or a technology/vocational program.  Students may apply for multiple scholarships. Some have requirements such as a separate essay or involvement in specific activities. The online scholarship application will be available at usd250foundation.org on Jan. 13 . The due date is Feb. 12 .  You can start getting read