299 FOUNDATION
 
Our children's FUTURE hinges on our COMMITMENT today
The Foundation was formed to develop and channel resources from inside and outside the school district. The resources generated will be used to advance the educational opportunities and leadership skills of all public school students within District #299 by raising funds for instructional programs, academic events, and student scholarships.

The Foundation meets the first Monday of each month. Please contact a director with any input or feedback.

FOUNDATION DIRECTORS

The following are currently serving as Directors on the District 299 Foundation Board. They welcome your input and invite you to email them with questions or comments.

FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION 

You’re Invited… to become a Friend of the Foundation!

Through the Foundation membership you will have the opportunity to support and advance our students’ education. You will receive correspondence from the Foundation about its events and fund raisers, along with a report on the Foundation’s fund usage.

Your financial support will enrich our children’s education and development from their early years through graduation. With your support our youth will develop a sense of pride in our community. Our children will mature knowing that your support has provided them with strong opportunities for their future. Please consider becoming a Foundation member by printing out the membership form below and returning it with your tax-deductible contribution. 

• Membership Form

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Scholarships for Seniors

Caledonia Area High School seniors received $500 scholarships from the District 299 Foundation. Scholarship winners were selected based on a written essay application with questions on educational goals, leadership, school and community involvement.  In 2017, we provided ten students with scholarships due to the success of our annual fun night.

2023 Scholarship Winners:
Jacob Woyczik, Elenore Milde, Alec Weinbender, Kennedy Kruse, Emma Stemper, Miranda Schroeder, Alexis Schroeder, Paige Klug, Jovial King, Mackenzie Morey, Kyle Staggemeyer, Lexi Hoscheit, Jenna Mann and Noah Stigler. 

2022 Scholarship Winners: 
Grace Denstad, Gracie Heaney, Emma Ideker, Lydia Jennings, Teagen Lange, Thane Meiners, Blake Morrow, Grace Myhre, Brianna Stemper, Amber Stemper

2021 Scholarship Winners:
Andrew Kunelius, Drew Standish, Sam Privet, Jacob Staggemeyer, Jenna Wiebke, Claire Buttell, Austin Klug, Lyza Hoscheit, Devin Vonderohe, Dana Augedahl, Kerrigan Hansen, Maria Ness, Elise Weinbender, Kole Woyczik, Madison Winjum

2020 Scholarship Winners: 
Elliot DuCharme, Vanessa Hawkins, Austin Heaney, Noah Jennings, Taryn Meyer, Georgianna Steele

2019 Scholarship Winners: 
Eva Welscher, Riley Augedahl, Tyler Wiebke, Ashley Schroeder, Abby Schwartzhoff, Colby Mann, Abby Ashbacher, Rebecca Meyer, Tate Meiners, Jenna Scanlan

2018 Scholarship Winners:
Maria Schreiber, Marten Morem, Carly Standish, Brent Robley, Brynne Weinbender, Rachel Welsh, Mitchel Welsh, Madisyn Heaney, Olivia Welscher, Mason Staggemeyer

2017 Scholarship Winners:
Abby Bauer, Ashley Floyd, Nathan Hagerott, Emily Hoscheit, Nick Loging, Alyssa Meiners, Brandon Robley, Sam Schroeder, Thomas Jergenson, Austin Werner

Winners from previous years are listed below:

2016 Scholarship Winners:
Sela Schroeder, Hannah Cuda, Ethan DuCharme, Sydnee Halverson, Marissa Kruse, Henry Russert, Katelyn Schulte, Taylor Welscher

2015 Scholarship Winners: 
Casey Scanlan, Tressa King, Kendra Heim, Samantha Colleran, Brenna Werner

2014 Scholarship Winners: 
Emily Adamson, Mason Ashbacher, Jacob Cuda, Mason DeMorett, Laura Jergenson, Julia Jones, Eric Meyer, Monika Patel, Rebecca Roble, Claire Thimmesch

2013 Scholarship Winners:
Alyssa Albert, Teresa Becker, Stephanie Forrester, Andrew Kilger, Derek Klein, Carlie Krueger, Kevin Lapham, Aaron Marschall, Nick McGraw, Hannah Russert.

2012 Scholarship Winners:
Rachel Felten, Troy King, Kayla Krueger, Connor McCormick, Kyle Moore, Matt Petersen, Katie Schieber, and Taylor Schulte

2011 Glen Jostad Scholarship Winners: 
Rachel Bauer, Allie Engan, Caitlyn Krueger, Molly Mullins, and Elyse Welscher

2011 Scholarship Winners:
Alex Diersen, Jacob Hegge, Megan Houdek, Matt Jergensen, Haley Lampert, Sadie Lange, Karissa Meyer,and  Miranda Moen

2010 Scholarship Winners:
Cassy Messner, Ely Trudo, Austen Perry, Kayla McCormick, Emily Klug, Justin Hesse, Patrick Miller and Abby Schulte

2009 Scholarship Winners:
Ryan Goetzinger, Harley Link, MicahCrawford, Brittney Wagner, David Jergenson, Brittany Tornstrom, Kyle Runningen, Philip Schulze and Samantha Wermager

2008 Scholarship Winners:
Brad Hesse,Clare McCarthy, Maria Betz, Heidi Miller, Brianna Vick, Alecia Welscher, Kendra Rohrer and Molly Schaller

2007 Scholarship Winners:
Kate Schutz, Janelle Lilliquist, Brooke Christian, Danielle Frank, Alex Guillen, Ellen Klug, Kaleb Schmitz and Jessie Ingvalson

2006 Scholarship Winners:
Sophia Abduhl-Alihm, Leah Bartelson, Hanah Rohrer, Amelia Schaller, Tyler Schulte, Meghan Sullivan, Lucas Thiele and Adam Zard

2005 Scholarship Winners:
Anne Bolduan, Duane Miller, Jessica Harguth, Kelsey Renk, Brooke Privet, Julia Quanrud, Margaret McCarthy, Jennifer Schulze, Angie Ideker, Brianna Polus and Julia Crawford

2004 Scholarship Winners:
Carolyn Privet, Jena Dahlberg, Danille Burroughs, Anne Pohlman, Greg Schieber, Sarah Doty, Stacy Wilhelm and Ted Hanson

2003 Scholarship Winners:
Gary Burrichter, Phillip Kinneberg, Tracy Meiners, Christopher Kemp, Nick Klug, Amanda Pohlman, Jessica Voight and Brian Zard

2002 Scholarship Winners:
Brad Nelson, Stacie Lilliquist, Tiffany Schulte and Nathan Renk

2001 Scholarship Winners:
Nathan Bahr, Melissa Serres, Abby VonArx and Jennifer Abrahamzon

2000 Scholarship Winner:
Tracy O’Heron

DISTRICT 299 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The District 299 Foundation Scholarship Application is available to all graduating seniors at Caledonia Area High School.  Applications may be picked up in the Student Services Office.  All applications must be postmarked by April 5th.  Scholarships will be announced at Awards Night on May 21st.

• 299 Scholarship Application

WARRIOR MINI GRANTS 

District 299 staff are able to apply for Mini Grants for up to $500.00. These Mini Grants provide a “little extra something” that the students would otherwise not be able to benefit from.

Each year over $15,000 is dispersed from the Foundation for classroom mini-grants and scholarships. 

Foundation Mini-Grant Guidelines:

• Due dates will be in October 24th and Mid January.  Teachers will be notified by email of the date.
• Applications and Requisitions must be sent via email to: 299foundation@cps.k12.mn.us
• Caledonia Area Public Schools grades K-12, as well as Early Childhood Family Education, Early Childhood Special Education and School Age Care programs.  Clubs, sports and groups that meet outside the school day may not apply for mini-grants unless the requested items can be used as part of the curriculum
• Applicants must fill out the linked “Foundation Warrior Mini-Grant Application” form.

• Mini Grant Guidelines
• Warrior Mini-Grant Application paper form
• Requisition Form

$100 CLASSROOM REIMBURSEMENTS

District 299 teachers are able to apply for up to $100 beginning of the year reimbursements for classroom supplies. This reimbursement is to go towards supplies that teachers otherwise spend out of their own pocket.  The beginning of the school year can be an expensive time and we hope to help with that.

$100 Reimbursement Guidelines:

• Due date is end of the day: September 30.
• Applications and receipts emailed to: 299foundation@cps.k12.mn.us
• Applicants must fill out the linked $100 Classroom Reimbursement form.

• $100 Classroom Reimbursement Guidelines and Form