Each year, the Foundation awards two $250 grants from a pool of Winona Area Public Schools staff members who generously donate to the Foundation through payroll deduction. The awards are used to further the Foundation’s mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities in WAPS. This year’s grant winners were Paula Braaten and Kimberly Christensen! Did … Read more
The Foundation for WAPS is pleased to announce two winners of $5,000 “Dare to Dream” grant awards: Steven Gilbertson and Tanya Corcoran. The awards support upgrades to podcasting and media arts equipment at Winona Senior High School. Each year, the Foundation supports innovation and creativity by offering WAPS employees the opportunity to apply for one … Read more
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
Online ticket ordering coming soon! Contact support@foundationwaps.org if you’d like to reserve your tickets now.
The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Payroll Deduction grants. Each year, dedicated teachers give back to their school by not only providing quality education, but many of them give back personal money to the Foundation through Payroll Deduction. On an annual basis, the Foundation grants … Read more