Funds & Scholarships
The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools is responsible for managing 58 funds which provide resources to students and public schools in Springfield.
The Foundation also manages and awards several scholarships to graduating seniors each year. These scholarships are distributed in May at recognition ceremonies and graduations. To apply for a scholarship students should see their school counselors.
Current Events Update:
With the sudden increase in drug use around our schools in Missouri we have connected with Rehab Programs to offer assistance when seeking a Missouri rehab program. If you or a loved one have been struggling with addiction, please don't histate to contact them.
Endowed Funds include:
Dale Burns Endowed Fund-benefits special education students
Chief Endowment Fund-provides financial resources for educational enrichment at Kickapoo High School
Coats for Kids Fund-provides warm, winter coats for children in need in the school district
Falcon Fund-provides financial resources for educational enrichment at Glendale High School
Friends of Central-provides financial resources for educational enrichment at Central High School
Hillcrest Endowment Fund-provides financial resources for educational enrichment at Hillcrest High School
Leadership Fund-provides funding for professional development and leadership opportunities for the district's teaching professionals
Libbia Chappel Fund for Jarrett Middle School-provides financial support to the Jarrett Music Department
Linda Luke Librarian Fund-recognizes and awards outstanding librarians
Madeline Webb Fund-provides funding for generations of talented students to participate in the music program at Fremont Elementary School
Parkview Theatre Endowment Fund-provides financial resources for the Parkview theatre department
Ralph Manley Endowed Fund-provides financial resources for educational enrichment at Parkview High School
Reed Middle School Endowed Fund-benefits Kevin Ashton's life skills class
Scott Matthews Fund-provides anti-drug and alcohol education to the Bingham Elementary School community
Springfield Youth Symphony Fund-provides funding to bring music to the lives of Springfield students and the Springfield community
Viking Endowment Fund-provides financial resources for educational enrichment at Parkview High School
Virgil V. Anderson, Jr. & Les Gritzmaker Endowed Fund-provides ongoing financial resources for students needs
WINGS (Working with Individual Needs of Gifted Students) Endowed Fund-includes two funds: Brite Fund designated for professional development and the Lampe Fund designated for student scholarships
Writing Scholarship-provides writing grants to teachers
General Funds include:
Back to School with the Foundation-provides teaching grants and School Improvement Plan (SIP) funding
Bailey PTA Fund-provides funding for a PTA at Bailey Alternative School
Bob Wise Technology Fund-provides funding for technology
Bus Transportation Fund-provides financial assistance to students in need of transportation
Care to Learn fund-provides funding for unmet emergency needs such as health, hunger and hygiene needs
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Central Landscaping Fund-provides resources for Central High School's special education classes to beautify Central's surroundings
Chief Annual Fund-provides financial resources for annual needs at Kickapoo High School
City Utilities Science Institute- provides educational resources and opportunities for district science teachers
Community Foundation Fund for College Application Fees-provides financial support for students who need assistance with college application fees
Debate Fund-provides support for the district's dynamic debate programs in the five high schools
Delaware Elementary School Enrichment Fund-provides teachers with educational enrichment opportunities that will encourage every student to achieve his/her full potential
Delaware Playground Fund-maintains the handicapped accessible playground at Delaware
eProps for Central High School-acknowledges teachers and benefits Central High School
Falcon Annual Fund-provides financial resources for annual needs at Glendale High School
Field Trip Fund-provides funding for field trip transportation
Hall of Leaders Lecture Series-brings nationally known speakers from diverse disciplines to Springfield Public School
Hickory Hills Elementary Fund-provides financial assistance to Hickory Hills teachers for needed school supplies and equipment
Incredible Pizza Card Fund-provides financial resources for the needs of students
Jarrett Site Council Fund-provides funds to help the many student activities at Jarrett Middle School
Kickapoo Baseball Complex Improvements Fund-provides funding to renovate the Kickapoo Chiefs' baseball complex
The Listening Post Fund-provides financial support for the Listening Post at Hillcrest, Glendale and Parkview High Schools
Literacy Fund-provides support for literacy efforts in the schools
McGregor Student Fund-helps students and their families in time of extreme need or crisis
Memorial Fund-established to accept memorial gifts
P.A.C.E.- Preserving Athletics at Central for Eternity assists with athletic needs at Central High School
Parkview Lights and Sound Fund-purchases needed equipment for Parkview High Theatre
Partners in Education Fund-set-up to engage local businesses as education partners with our neighborhood schools
PHS Soccer Field-maintains the Parkview soccer field
Project Graduation-provides the five high schools with funding for the drug-free lock-in following each high school's graduation
Reading Roundup-provides funding for needed library books for every school in the district
Safe and Sober Prom Night-raises awareness of the dangers of underage drug and alcohol use, particularly between prom season and graduation
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center-provides funding for Shady Dell
Springfield Reads-donor advised fund
Truancy Court-helps students and their families who are at risk for prosecution because of educational neglect at Reed, Study, Pipkin and Jarrett
Turner Family Fund-provides awards to reading teachers who show excellence in teaching reading and instill a love of learning to read in children.
Underprivileged Children's Fund-provides resources for students living in poverty
Vikings Annual Fund-provides financial resources for annual needs at Parkview High School
Wanda Gray Elementary Fund-provides financial assistance to Gray teachers for needed school supplies and equipment
Watson Fund for Robberson Elementary-provides financial assistance to Robberson Elementary
Wilder Elementary Fund-provides financial assistance to Wilder teachers for needed school supplies and equipment