What is the Marshall County Central Education Foundation?

  • It is an enterprise or business of sorts that has a business/strategic plan.
  • It is a 501(c) (3) not for profit organization. 
  • Promotes quality education in a school or district.
  • Serves as a private partner with the school and or district to fund
    educational programs and projects not currently within the budget
    or for which tax dollars cannot be expended.
  • Serves as a resource for alumni and community volunteers to be
    involved in local education.
  • It is run by an advisory committee who serve as volunteers.

Funding Priorities

  • Classroom Equipment
  • Program and Activity Support
  • Computers and Technology
  • Scholarships
  • Musical Instruments
  • Please inquire about the latest funding priorities as specific needs may arise

What an Education Foundation can fund

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  • Innovative teaching programs
  • Staff Development
  • Capital Projects
  • Campus Enhancements
  • Instructional Supplies and Equipment
  • Scholarships

Benefits of an Education Foundation

  • Financial resources are raised to supplement not supplant existing school revenues
  • Improves communication
  • Raises awareness of school needs
  • Improves academic and educational opportunities
  • Prepares future school board members
  • Offers the community the opportunity to be part of the solution...support education

Scholarships

During the high school years, students begin exploring the importance of a college education. White it is true that a post-secondary education may be one of the largest expenses students and parents will face, the importance of continuing an education has become vital for earning potential in today's economy. Scholarships help relieve the financial burden. Donors may create a scholarship at Marshall County Central to assist high school seniors. Ask about named or endowed scholarships.​
 

Grants

​Classroom grants can benefit individual classrooms, or the entire school. Grants may range from as little as $50 and upward. Teachers, principals and schools administration may apply. Grants encourage creative, innovative, and exciting educational opportunities. Donors may fund a specific classroom, project or designate a gift as unrestricted funds to be used where the need is greater.

 Our Mission

​The mission of the MCC Education Foundation is to support and enhance innovative education for all MCC students.   ​

MCC Education Foundation Board Members

​Shelly Helm Guzek, President
Mark Knutson, Vice President
Patti Anderson Secretary
Kayla Leader, Treasurer
Mary Anderson. Director
Denise Laymon, Director
Brian Rokke, Director