About The Education Foundation for Marquette Public Schools
The Marquette Area Public Schools Education Foundation is an organization formed of citizens residing in the Marquette community composed of interested parents of current or former students, professional/career persons and others who have a strong interest in the education, events or special projects that are ongoing throughout the Marquette Area Public Schools. The Marquette Area Public Schools Education Foundation grants program is to support innovative curriculum development, instructional improvement, and student educational activities. The Foundation encourages the development of projects that enhance learning experiences beyond those included in the school district budget.
Mission
It is the mission of the Education Foundation for Marquette Public Schools to raise funds to provide enhanced educational opportunities and scholarships for students in the Marquette Area Public Schools.
Vision
Every student graduate receives support for their future goals.
Board of Directors
Linda Winslow - President
Carolyn McDonald - Vice-President
Jackie Menhennick - Treasurer
Barbara Kelly - Secretary
Michael Anderegg
Elsa Clement
Zach Sturdy
Cory Fries
Chuck Swanson
Jim Johnson
Karen Ogle
Superintendent: Zack Sedgwick
Board Member Application
The Education Foundation for Marquette Public Schools is nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that supports the students and staff at Marquette Area Public Schools (MAPS). The Foundation provides this support by funding scholarships, grants and innovative projects- encouraging the development of projects that enhance learning experiences.
The Foundation Directs Support Toward the Following Goals:
To Promote Student Development
Student Development
- Provide resources for innovative educational opportunities.
- Recognize outstanding student ideas through grant awards.
- Provide scholarships to students for extraordinary educational opportunities.
Promote Community Involvement
Employee Excellence
- Promote community awareness about the Education Foundation and MAPS's programs/projects.
- Provide avenues for individuals and organizations to share resources through grants, scholarships, and projects.
To Promote Engagement
Employee Excellence
- Provide grants for creative teaching ideas and unique instructional programs.
- Support innovative projects and growth opportunities developed by MAPS district employees to support students.
Featured Scholarship
Class of 1969 Scholarship
The MSHS Class of 1969 scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior. The scholarship is being established to recognize the teachers and staff that supported us as students to become who we are today. It is our way to give back to the graduating student(s) as they start their journey as adults. A […]
Pendill Wall of Excellence
The Pendill Wall honors graduates from the Marquette Public School District that have excelled in their career field and have become a betterment to mankind. Click this link to Pendill Wall App PDF to print and submit the application to us at 1201 W. Fair Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855 or email to mapseducationfoundation@gmail.com