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The Foundation for WAPS board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenny Baertsch as Executive Director. Baertsch began her role July 1. Jenny brings over 20 years of leadership and experience to the Foundation, most recently as Marketing Manager at WNB Financial. Her commitment to education runs deep in the Winona community. … Read more
For Immediate Release: May 29, 2024 For More Information: Luke Merchlewitz, Interim Executive Director 507-494-1004 Luke.Merchlewitz@winona.k12.mn.us May 11 was a busy day for the Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools and its supporters. After two fundraising events in one day, over $103,000 was raised to help purchase new generation SMART Boards in all Winona Area … Read more
Many of the Foundation for WAPS Board members were on hand to proudly accept the Gratitude on Repeat prize from Leighton Media and their General manager, Brian Sines. The Gratitude on Repeat award goal is to offer a give-back advertising campaign in the communities served by Leighton Broadcasting. Each winner is granted a free advertising … Read more
Thank you Miller Scrap & Disposal for your $1500 check from your Community Give Back Program. It will help the Foundation for WAPS to further expand our mission which is to enrich and expand educational opportunities in our public schools. Pictured are Winona Area Public School alumni Scott Pozanc, Tim Englerth, Luke Merchlewitz and Jeremy … Read more
Jerry Benedict wants his students to have the machines and tools needed to create items for a school store. The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools wants to help make it happen. Benedict, an Industrial Technology instructor at the Winona Senior High School, was awarded the Foundation’s Dare to Dream grant for his idea to … Read more