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Help support our mission: To provide enriched educational opportunities
for Pittsburg students through teacher grants, senior scholarships,
and enhanced school facilities, services, and programs.

Apply for scholarships

From Jan. 6 to Feb. 10 at midnight

Available to graduating Pittsburg High School seniors planning to attend a college, university, community college, or technical school/program.

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Nominate a graduate

Deadline: Dec. 31 at midnight

With our Distinguished Alumni Award, we formally recognize graduates who have distinguished themselves through their work, personal accomplishments, or in the lives of others, and can inspire our students to greater achievement.

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Help us help students

Attend Night of Dragons on Feb. 27

Join us at the 5th Annual Night of Dragons to support student scholarships and teacher grants!

When: Feb. 27, 2026

Where: Camptown Event Center, 313 US-69, Frontenac, Kansas

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Planning ahead for senior scholarships

Dragon students and families: Now is a great time to start preparing for college scholarship applications. The tips below, provided by the USD 250 Foundation, can help make the process easier and less stressful! 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 requireme

Distinguished Alumni Award nominations now open

Nominations are now open for the USD 250 Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award, an award established to recognize Pittsburg High School graduates who have distinguished themselves through their work, personal accomplishments, or in the lives of others. Nominations are due Dec. 31. The award will be given next spring in conjunction with Pittsburg High School Commencement. “By recognizing graduates who have gone on to make an impact professionally and in their communities, we’

USD 250 Foundation Teacher Grant application process opens Nov. 7

The USD 250 Foundation will open applications for its annual Teacher Grant Program on Friday, Nov. 7 . Educators can apply online at usd250foundation.org/teachergrants . The Foundation is committed to excellence in educational opportunities for all students through the enhancement of school facilities, services, and programs. Teacher grants play a vital role in that mission by providing funds for projects that help students learn, grow, and succeed, noted Kelynn Heardt, Fo

Congratulations, 2025 Scholarship Recipients!

A little gift can go a long way.​

Help support our mission: To provide enriched educational opportunities for Pittsburg students through teacher grants, senior scholarships, and enhanced school facilities, services, and programs.