Every Student, Every School! Every Student, Every School! Every Student, Every School!
Connecting the community to advance excellence and enrich student opportunities through Edmond Public Schools.
WELCOME
The legacy of the Edmond Public Schools Foundation is like no other of its kind Created more than 40 years ago, it provides a platform of support for Edmond Public Schools
In the early 80’s, business owners and housing developers flocked to our growing community New neighborhoods were developed and more and more families began to move into the area. Edmond became a family community and our schools began to thrive – not only in numbers, but in the quality of leadership among teachers and administration. The results attracted teachers dedicated to the classroom and overall wellbeing of their students. New schools were built and graduating students were moving on to big things and bright futures.
Edmond Public Schools continues to grow and pave the way in education excellence, and none of this could have happened without the overall investment from leaders and families within the community. Now more than ever, our students, parents, teachers and administrators need our support. The climate has changed. Food insecurity has risen in our schools, and teachers are spending an average of $638 out of their own pockets annually to support their students. Underserved students also have the opportunity to enroll in an early college program. At the EPS Foundation, we support all these efforts and stand by our dedicated educators who invest their hearts, souls, and even their personal finances into their students' success.
RYAN SILER BOARD PRESIDENT
How are you willing to further the legacy? Perhaps it is as simple as helping a teacher with funds to supply their classroom through our DonorsChoose projects. Already $1,732,199 has been raised - 2,664 projects fully funded, and 34 schools served. Maybe it is through time spent volunteering, mentoring or contributing financially to our endowment.
Please consider making an investment in our district as we empower our students to succeed in a changing society. Our mission continues to be simple: develop lifelong learners and advance excellence in everything we do.
At the Edmond Public Schools Foundation, we are dedicated to enhancing excellence in learning through strategic initiatives that address both the immediate and future needs of Edmond Public Schools students. For 40 years, thousands of community members involved in the Foundation have built a legacy of supporting Edmond Public Schools.
Our current five key programs Classroom Support, Student Ambassadors, Awards/Scholarships, Community Mobilization, and the Early College Program are central to our mission. These programs not only provide immediate benefits for students and classrooms but also ensure a long-term impact for future generations.
We invite you to join us in supporting our efforts You can contribute by helping supply materials to classrooms, investing in the next generation of leaders, advocates, and philanthropists, expanding access to early college for underserved students, or leaving a legacy that is meaningful to you and your family Your support will make a lasting difference in public education in Edmond for years to come
We eagerly anticipate discussing how you can change the lives of students through our programs!
DEANNA BOSTON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
THE NEXT 40 YEARS!
This past year we were honored to commemorate 40 years of dedicated support for Edmond Public Schools, and in the next 40 years, we are excited to continue our dedicated support for students in the district! As we look to the future, we build on a legacy that started when our founding board members first recognized a critical need and gathered to devise a plan to assist the school district. We extend our deepest gratitude to the founding board members Ken Rees, Linda Elliott, Cindy Howard, Bill Grana, Mark Snyder, and Lyn Tatum and to all subsequent board members, donors, and volunteers who have tirelessly followed in their footsteps. Your enduring commitment has profoundly impacted our community and the education of countless students. Their vision has carried us through four decades of unwavering support, and we move forward with the same passion and purpose they instilled in our organization.
Our mission remains focused on providing immediate aid while establishing a foundation for long-term sustainability As we forge ahead, we are dedicated to leaving a lasting legacy by investing in long-term sustainability through endowed funds for educator awards, scholarships, and the future needs of the district. We will continue to engage EPS students as Student Ambassadors to cultivate future leaders and advocates for the district.
This year, we will also continue to meet the current needs of the Edmond Public Schools district by supporting classroom projects through DonorsChoose, providing underserved students the opportunity to earn credits towards an associates degree through the Edmond Early College Program, fostering the growth of Student Ambassadors, managing scholarships and awards that support students and educators in the district, and mobilizing community involvement and advocacy for public education in Edmond.
MISSION VISION
Connecting the community to advance excellence and enrich student opportunities through Edmond Public Schools
CORE VALUES
The Edmond Public Schools Foundation functions as the leading facilitator of community investment in Edmond Public Schools
Public Education: We believe outstanding public education is the cornerstone of a great community
Collaboration: We believe in collaborating with the community, district staff, students, and our stakeholders
Community Investment: We believe community investment builds stronger schools
Integrity: We believe in upholding the public trust through integrity in all of our work. Innovation and Creativity: We believe in transforming ideas into reality through creative problem solving to meet the needs of our stakeholders.
PARTNER
Strong schools, strong communities!
The Edmond Public Schools Foundation and its partners firmly believe that the future of Edmond relies on providing every student in Edmond Public Schools with a quality education. It is crucial for Edmond's citizens and businesses to support these students. Our close collaboration with students, district leaders, educators, and parents allows us to identify needs and generate the resources essential for enhancing the educational experience of Edmond Public Schools students
Edmond Public Schools: 25,881 students
Families continue to move to Edmond for the schools 222 unhoused students
32.1% free or reduced meals
To provide you with more information, we have created this Investment Opportunities booklet to help you find ways you can support students and their education There is no greater return on your investment than supporting our students, schools, and educators!
PROGRAMS PROGRAMS
Student Ambassadors
Classroom Support
Innovative Programs
Awards & Scholarships
Community Mobilization
Your support matters! Your gift impacts students, their academic achievement and their success at school.
We invite you to learn more about us and support where your interest aligns, or consider supporting with a general donation to help with the biggest needs.
Student Ambassadors represent the EPS Foundation by increasing awareness of the Foundation in the community and their school. Students from EPS high schools are provided leadership, advocacy, and philanthropy opportunities, learning from leaders in the district and community how to give back by doing food drives, public speaking opportunities, and volunteering. This past year, the program was recognized by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence as an Outstanding Education Foundation Program.
Classroom Support by utilizing DonorsChoose gets materials to classrooms, reducing the amount teachers spend out of pocket EPSF invests in Kickstart grants and works extensively to partner with other donors to bring classroom projects to life! In the school year 2023-2024 there were 132,378 student learning experiences with over 900 DonorsChoose projects funded for Edmond Public Schools classrooms. Resulting in a 4 to 1 return on investment for every dollar provided by your donations, and over $600,000 going back into EPS classrooms!
PROGRAMS PROGRAMS
Edmond Public Schools Foundation supports innovative programing that supports students This coming year we will continue supporting innovative programs including working with the community to find support for Edmond Public Schools‘ new Edmond Early College Program in partnership with the University of Central Oklahoma. The Edmond Early College Program provides under-resourced students the opportunity to earn credits towards an associates degree upon graduation.
The EPS Foundation manages 4 Student Scholarships and 6 Educator Awards that are provided through endowments. Educator awards, including Teacher of the Year and Support Personnel of the Year, are recognized at our annual event, Meet the Stars!
"TheEdmondPublicSchoolFoundationgoes aboveandbeyondtosupportourschools.The amountoftime,energy,andfundsthattheyput backintoourclassroomsisunmatched.This dedicationtoEdmondPublicSchoolsdirectly benefitsthestudentsweserve.
-Jennifer
VanHuss2024EPSTeacheroftheYear
A big part of how we serve Edmond Public Schools includes advocating for the needs of the district and its students while mobilizing the community to help meet those needs. This includes advocating for EPS programs like Work Based Learning, the need to fill open employment positions, organizing and sharing information at community fairs, speaking in the community about how community members can support Edmond Public Schools and advocating for the ongoing needs of the district!
EVENTS EVENTS
There are so many ways you can support Edmond Public Schools students, teachers and staff. Whether you like to play golf or get dressed up for an evening out, you have several opportunities to get involved!
You can make a one-time annual gift and sponsor through a Corporate Partnership, making your commitment to several events at once! Corporate Partners also get on our annual t-shirt worn by EPS educators and community members on the first Wednesday of every month We can't wait to see you and tell you more about how your financial support impacts Edmond Public Schools!
Join us for a fantastic evening at our 2024 Golf Event at Topgolf in Oklahoma City hosted by the EPSF Student Ambassadors! Bring your friends, family, or coworkers and support students across Edmond Public Schools by enriching their classroom experiences.
Player and non-player sponsorships available $1,000 - $5,000 Reserve your bay
Provide information about your company or services to potentially 2,000 EPS educators and promote discounts and educator focused products at the new #ONEEDMOND Convocation event.
Sponsorships $500; Limited Tables Available (25 Tables)
Reserve your company‘s table
We are excited to announce a new event, Meet the Stars, where not only Support Personnel and Teacher of the Year will be recognized, but we will also recognize educator awards, scholarship winners, students, and volunteers. Consider sponsoring or attending!
Sponsorships $1,500 - $20,000 Sponsor or attend this event
OTHER WAYS OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT TO SUPPORT
Support the #ONEEDMOND annual fund and double the $50,000 that EPS teachers and staff give collectively to the foundation each year.
Will your company host an employee giving campaign similar to Edmond Public Schools?
Match educators and donate $10 a month!
Is there a need in Edmond Public Schools that you would like to support? You can establish a fund specific to that need and leave a legacy through the EPS Foundation. Consider establishing this fund or leave a general gift through a bequest or beneficiary designation.
More information about leaving a legacy and our Legacy Club
The Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act allows supporters of public education to receive an up to 50-75% tax credit for their contributions to Edmond Public Schools Foundation. Contributions will be used for innovative educational programs
More information about receiving a potential tax credit
OTHER WAYS OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT TO SUPPORT
Sponsor students & educators to run in the race!
Join us in celebrating 40 years!
The RED Day Run was introduced by Keller Williams and is Edmond’s largest charitable 5K run. The Edmond Public Schools Foundation has been selected again as one of the charities that will benefit from this community event! We have our own team made up of EPS students, teachers, staff, and community members, and we want you on our team!
Please consider sponsoring a student or educator to walk or run For $100, you can help us register 4 Edmond Public Schools students to our team. Help us get 1st place again this year!
You can also register yourself to be on the EPSF Team at www.reddayrun.com, and VOTE for Edmond Public Schools Foundation! Join us in celebrating 40 years of supporting Edmond Public Schools students with our 40 for 40 Campaign.
Together, we aim to raise $40,000 for our endowment fund. Contributions from our generous community donors have the potential to be increased, thanks to a $1 to $3 matching grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund. Your support will ensure we can receive the match and secure a brighter future for generations of students to come.
Consider an endowment pledge in addition to your annual gift.
SAVE THE DATE
#ONEEDMOND Convocation
RED Day Run
2024 Golf Event
Meet the Stars!
August 9, 2024
September 28, 2024
November 7, 2024
April 24, 2025
"Thank you for your contribution and making the world a better place!!"
With gratitude, Mrs. Patton Heritage Elementary
“Your gift and support makes you a significant part of the progress our students make!”
With gratitude, Mrs. Herndon Boulevard Academy
"Please know how thankful I am as a teacher to be part of Edmond Public Schools & have a foundation that does everything in their power to support the academic community of Edmond "
Sincerest thanks, Ms. Farrell Cheyenne Middle School
Your donation directly impacts every student and every school in Edmond Public Schools!
IINVEST NVEST
PROGRAMS
[ ] Classroom Support (DonorsChoose)
[ ] Student Ambassadors
[ ] Early College Program
[ ] Community Mobilization
Corporate Partnerships
[ ] Presenting Partner (sold out)
[ ] Diamond Partner
[ ] Platinum Partner
[ ] Gold Partner
[ ] Silver Partner
[ ] Bronze Partner
SUPPORT
[ ] #ONEEDMOND Annual Fund:
$40,000
$25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000
$2,500
Individual Events
[ ] #ONEEDMOND Convocation
[ ] 2024 Golf Event
[ ] Meet the Stars!
[ ] My company will match my donation $ $ $ $
[ ] Awards & Scholarships $ $ $ $ $
I would like to make a general donation to be used where there is the greatest need
[ ] Please contact me about being a member of the Legacy Society
Equal Opportunity Scholarship ACT (potential OK tax credits)
[ ] I would like to make a contribution by December 31, 20 in the amount of $
[ ] Please contact me with more information
Please process my gift in the following way:
[ ] Invoice me
[ ] Please charge my credit card
EVENTS Name:
Company Name:
Email:
Phone number:
Mailing address:
Credit Card #: Exp Date: CVC:
Cardholder's Signature Date
Edmond Public Schools Foundation
PO Box 30837 | Edmond | OK | 73003
www.edmondpsf.org (405) 340-2819
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Ryan Siler, President
Cassie Niemann, Vice President
Austin Fugitt, Treasurer
Dr. Ruth Jackson, Secretary
Ruthie Riggs, Past President
BOARD MEMBERS
Chris Codding
Emily Crain
Jeff DeSpain
Youssi Farag
Heather Gardner
Michael Grafton
Carrie Kyger
Heather Lawrence
Chris Rodriguez
Mark Taylor
Devona Whitfield
Brett Windsor
Julie Woodard
Christi Woodworth
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Dr. Angela Grunewald, EPS Superintendent
Darrell Davis, Mayor, City of Edmond
Courtney Hobgood, EPS Board Member
Dr. Tony Rose, EPS Executive Director of Curriculum
Jason Hayes, EPS Principal
Jennifer Van Huss, EPS 2024 Teacher of the Year
Jessica Duncan, EPS 2024 Support Personnel of the Year
Sarah Lucas, EPS Parent
Delaney Grubbs, EPS Student
STAFF
Deanna Boston, Chief Executive Officer
Anita Nash, Programs and Operations Manager
Kristi Birk Steinberg, Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement
Halle McMullen, Community Development Coordinator
Edmond Public Schools Foundation PO Box 30837 | Edmond | OK | 73003 www.edmondpsf.org (405) 340-2819
For more information contact: deanna@edmondpsf.org anita@edmondpsf.org halle@edmondpsf.org kristi@edmondpsf.org