About

Mission

To develop and secure resources that are not usually available to schools through normal tax revenues.

Goals

To improve our schools by linking public and private sources.

To foster and promote fund-raising events to benefit goals set forth by the foundation.

To award grants and scholarships which foster excellence in education and project development.

The USD 465 Foundation was established in 1987 and is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Governance

The foundation is governed by a board of leaders, parents, graduates, and present and former educators. These directors share a common goal of leading a well-managed, active, resource-generating organization. If you are interested in serving on the board of directors, contact Julie Thompson at 620-221-4103.

Board members are available to make presentations to civic groups, class reunions, or other groups or individuals interested in learning more about the Winfield USD 465 Foundation. To reach our foundation use the contact information below.

2009 USD 465 Foundation Board Members

Bill Tharp, president
Sheryle Ohm, treasurer
Lyle Weinert, financial officer
Debra Schwyhart, secretary
Molly Ahlerich
Sheryl Clower
Don Drennan
Cheryl Lyn Higgins
Marvin Estes (ex officio)
Ralph Hanna
Bill Medley
Betty Snell
Sharon Stevenson
Bill Taylor
Julie Thompson

To Contact the USD 465 Foundation

Mailing address:

USD 465 Foundation
P.O. Box 211
Winfield, KS 67156

Email: jthompson@usd465.com

For Graduate Directory information and updates contact:
Sharon Stevenson at stevenrs@kcisp.net

For Attic Instrument information contact:
Debra Schwyhart at debra_schwyhart@usd465.com

For Harbor Project information contact:
Julie Thompson at juliathompson@cox.net