About the Foundation
The Bonner Springs - Edwardsville Education Foundation, founded in 1999, is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization providing grants, scholarships and recognitions for the teachers and students of the Bonner Springs - Edwardsville School District. The Foundation welcomes and guides students, parents, alumni, business partners and patrons in the promotion of continued educational excellence in the schools of USD 204. The Foundation works diligently to build and promote supportive relationships between our schools and the business community through a program of cooperative events and activities.
Since its inception the Foundation has provided thousands of dollars in the support of the students and teachers in the Bonner Springs - Edwardsville School District. The Foundation has a board of directors comprised of 12 community volunteers and one part time professional. The Foundation also has an auxiliary group the "Friends of the Foundation" who assist the Boards standing committees in identified program, events and activities.
How the Foundation Can Help You and You Can Help Our Students:
Parents:
- Check out the Foundation Scholarships
- Get involved with the YouthFriends volunteer program
- Do all of your online shopping at www.GoodSearch.com noting the "Bonner Springs - Edwardsville Education Foundation" as your charity of choice
- Be a partner in education by making an annual contribution which supports the Foundation's programs and events
- Volunteer to assist by becoming a Friend of the Foundation
Teachers:
Business Partners:
- Become a Corporate Partner and receive recognition and benefits as you support the Foundation's activites and initiatives
- Be a partner in education by making an annual contribution which supports the Foundation's programs and events
- Become a YouthFriend by providing both academic and social support as a “friend” for one hour per week
Alumni:
- Volunteer to assist with the Friends of the Foundation as member of the Alumni Association
- Make a Tribute Gift in the memory of a favorite teacher, coach, or principal
- Assist in your class reunions
- Use the www.GoodSearch.com (Bonner Springs - Edwardsville Education Foundation) for your online shopping
Community:
- Be a partner in education by making an annual contribution which supports the Foundation's programs and events
- Volunteer to serve on our board or become a Friend of the Foundation
- Establish a legacy scholarship or a memorial fund through planned giving
- Volunteer to assist teachers and students through the YouthFriends volunteer program
- Make a tribute gift for a birthday, graduation, or teacher appreciation event
- Contribute your time, your treasure and your talent in the support of our most precious resource …… Our Children!
