Our Mission:
impact students.
Aurora Public Schools Foundation was created to enhance the Aurora Public Schools tax-funded educational system by creating philanthropic opportunities to support Aurora Public Schools.
our vision:
create opportunities.
Our vision is TO CREATE additional opportunities for students, both in and out of the classroom. Future generations can expect expanded horizons by growing the APSF to benefit students. Alumni will take pride in knowing they were part of a standout school district and community.
From the Past President
“A short time ago I was asked if I would be interested in being involved on the Aurora Public Schools Foundation. Having been on the school board for several years I was thrilled to be part of this organization focused on philanthropic opportunities for the district. I hope you will be supportive of this foundation as we continue the outstanding support in our district.”
-Clint Paisley
OUR IMPACT:
dreams become reality.
Our impact will be visible in developing resources to capture our dreams and make them realities for students in the Aurora Public Schools. In Nebraska in 2018-2019, of the 31 school districts with a public school foundation, students in those districts were impacted by an additional $232.17 of support per student (not included in classroom budgets).
5+
years from now
You will see growth in outreach, in opportunities, in community awareness, in support, and in resources & facilities for APS students.
10+
years to be a staple in the community
APSF will become a household name known by alumni and the community with active annual campaigns to impact the daily lives of students.
15+
Years Serving in our community
Our Board of Directors has MANY years of giving back to the community by being volunteers. Their vision is to grow the foundation board to 15 members along with adding a planned giving program to benefit our students in Aurora Public Schools.
In the news.
Aurora News Register/ Read Full Article
New Foundation Created/Read Full Article & cont’d article
Kickoff Recap/Read Full Article
Dixie Ziegler, President
Steve Anderson, Vice President
Raychel Eckhardt, Treasurer
Tina Oswald, Volunteer Executive Director
Pat Phillips
Trevor Thorell
Ross Luzum
Jenna Holland-Hurst
Cyndi Muilenburg, Ex-efficio
Jody Phillips, Ex-efficio
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gallery of Students
Get Involved
Aurora Public Schools Foundation was organized on April 24, 2019 with approval of the Aurora Public Schools BOE. Over the years, citizens groups have promoted projects to enhance APS. These groups helped to realize the need to formally organize APSF. Areas of focus will be alumni relations and the development and support of vocational and recreational facilities and programs.
alumni & others register with APSF
We would love to connect with you and keep you updated with what is happening at Aurora Public Schools and ways in which YOU can help.
Volunteer opportunities
Currently volunteers are needed for data entry and misc.
Make a Donation
Your donations make a difference! Your support and resources will create additional opportunities for our students.