McPherson USD 418 Community Education
Foundation Mission

The mission of the McPherson USD 418 Community Education Foundation is: “To enhance the basic public support of the educational programs and goals of the McPherson Unified School District for the benefit of students.”

The McPherson Unified School District Community Education Foundation serves as a way in which citizens and organizations may impact the quality of educational opportunities in McPherson. It is based on the concept that public education can be endowed in the same method as higher education through a broad-based system of local community support. By pooling tax deductible donations, the Foundation provides a fund for strengthening public schools to enhance McPherson’s future. In 2003, the Education Foundation expanded its fund-raising and marketing options by establishing a fund with the McPherson County Community Foundation.

The Foundation provides a way for you to help improve the quality of education above and beyond the regular academic funding from the state. Your contribution stays in McPherson and is used to directly benefit local students. Between 1994 and 2003 a total of $68,617.45 has been awarded to USD 418 teachers. The recipients of the 2004 Foundation Grants were awarded $15,833.

“We are proud of our programs which receive significant public funding. The Foundation’s generosity allows us to provide enhanced benefits for students.”

– Dr. Randy Watson, Superintendent of Schools