The North Platte Public Schools Foundation, Inc.

The North Platte Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching education and opportunities for students in the North Platte Public School District.

Supporting North Platte Public Schools through...

Educator REACH Grants REACH Grants fund projects that pioneer innovative approaches to teaching that cannot currently be funded through the public schools budget. Over $195,000 has been given to the North Platte educators through the REACH grant program since 1998. Our goal is to give our educators financial support to inspire students and change lives. Projects supported recently have included, Lake After School STEAM Club, NPHS Pro-Start Culinary Arts Class and Adams/ Madison News Casting Clubs, Adams Robotics Club, peer mentoring and the climbing wall at Jefferson Elementary.

The Prepared to Learn Program works to remove barriers to learning. Unfortunately there are students that arrive to school every day that are not prepared to learn in our classroom. The Prepared to Learn Program is designed to provide immediate assistance to those students. This program has provided eyeglasses, school supplies, necessary shoes, clothing and minor medical necessities.

Scholarships are an integral part of the Foundation. The North Platte Public Schools Foundation works with generous families and organizations who want to create scholarships to benefit students graduating from North Platte Public Schools. The Foundation also awards educator scholarships to teachers/staff who wish to further their education through the Class Act Program.

The Bulldog Staff Member of the Month

In conjunction with North Platte Public Schools and local businesses, the Foundation celebrates a nominated teacher and staff member monthly for going above and beyond.

Events and Activities:

The Annual Bulldog Backyard BBQ and Change Wars Held every fall in conjunction with a home football game these activities support our Prepared to Learn and REACH Grant Programs. Change Wars challenges each school to raise funds for the REACH Grant Program. Schools keep 70% of money earned and the rest is put into our REACH Grant Program to fund grants for teachers.

Education After Hours Celebrates Public Education in North Platte every spring by honoring nominated North Platte High School Alumni and Teacher/Staff of the year.