Foundation News

For 74 seniors at Pittsburg High School, their goal of earning a college degree has been made a bit easier thanks to $142,000 in scholarships awarded Sunday at the Pitzer Family Scholarship Event. Organized each spring by the USD 250 Foundation, the event is named for George and Billie Pitzer. In 2000, the couple had a vision to create a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the students and staff of the Pittsburg school district and the Foundation was born. The scho

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

The USD 250 Foundation is accepting nominations now for the Distinguished Alumni Award that will be given next spring in conjunction with Pittsburg High School Commencement.  Nominations are due Dec. 31. The Foundation established the award to recognize Pittsburg High School graduates who have distinguished themselves through their work, personal accomplishments, or in the lives of others. These individuals serve to inspire students to greater achievement. To be eligible, alu

The experience Dr. Glenn Coltharp had as a student in Pittsburg schools inspired him to choose a career in education. At this year’s Pittsburg High School graduation ceremony, he was honored for that career — one that spanned more than 40 years and impacted the lives of thousands of students and hundreds of teachers — with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Since 1998, this annual award has been given by the USD 250 Foundation to Pittsburg High School graduates who have distingu

Photo: Recipients of the Foundation Medallion Scholarship For 60 seniors at Pittsburg High School, their goal of earning a college degree has been made a bit easier: they were awarded a total of $142,000 in scholarships Sunday at the Pitzer Family Scholarship Event organized by the USD 250 Foundation. The annual event was named for George and Billie Pitzer, who in 2000 had a vision to create a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the students and staff of the Pittsb

Reading and math just got more fun and engaging at George Nettels Elementary School, thanks to a USD 250 Foundation teacher grant. The grant — one of 26 awarded to teachers throughout the school district this year to expand learning opportunities —  was led by Natalie Vanderbeck and Lacey O'Brien, who teach Title I reading and math. They used the funding to purchase 60 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) kits from Pitsco Education and made them available

Students in Wildlife Biology at Pittsburg High School now have access to two classrooms: one indoors, and one outdoors, thanks to a teacher grant from the USD 250 Foundation.  “We have this natural area — this wetland — that was built several years ago, as well as the wooded and grassy areas surrounding it, that we can incorporate into our science curriculum,” said Steven Seeley, teacher.  But students needed to be able to access it without getting shoes, socks, and pant legs

Two teams from Pittsburg High School earned state honors and scholarships at their first competition, and helping them get there was a teacher grant from the USD 250 Foundation that paid for equipment and uniforms.  The PHS Culinary program, directed by Chef Anthony Fischer, had a solid showing at the Kansas ProStart Invitational, a premier high school competition sponsored by the National Restaurant Association that focuses on restaurant management and the culinary arts. Fou