Amboy Education Foundation

Amboy Education Foundation The Amboy Education Foundation (AEF) is a Not-for-Profit entity designed to supplement the education Foundation president Mark Becker.

The Amboy Education Foundation (AEF) is a Not-for-Profit entity designed to supplement the education of the students of Amboy by funding items the school district is unable to support. Each of the last ten years the AEF has donated over $30,000 annually to the schools to support such activities as advanced reading and math program, library books and supplies, computers, projectors, musical instrum

ents and equipment, science equipment, etc. It is our desire to promote a well rounded educational experience for the students of Amboy by supporting these many areas of interest and need. The AEF hosted another great Depot Days Dash on August 27, 2011, in conjunction with the annual Amboy Depot Days celebration. THANK YOU to all that participated in or helped with this event. Check out the results of this event and browse through the photo gallery by clicking the events page.

Have you signed up yet for the Sylvan Shuffle?
06/12/2026

Have you signed up yet for the Sylvan Shuffle?

Thank you to Mark Becker for his dedication to Amboy schools! In May, Mark stepped down as president of AEF, after holdi...
06/06/2026

Thank you to Mark Becker for his dedication to Amboy schools! In May, Mark stepped down as president of AEF, after holding the gavel for 15 years!
He has been an important part of the foundation for 32 years…and counting! Thank you Mark! 🌟

The Amboy Education Foundation would like to congratulate this year’s AEF scholarship recipients! Through wonderful endo...
06/04/2026

The Amboy Education Foundation would like to congratulate this year’s AEF scholarship recipients! Through wonderful endowments and memorials we were able to award $67,500 to some very deserving students! 👏👏👏

Congratulations to :

Shirley Rolf Whiteside Area Career Center Recipients:
Charlotte Patterson
Gianna Dempsey
Teagan Payne
Faith Fenwick

Shirley Rolf Bachelors Degree Recipients:
Kiara Karlson
Bella Yanos

William and Betty Kidd 4 year college recipients:
Ellie McLaughlin
Kiara Karlson
Micah Miller

William and Betty Kidd Associate or Trade school recipients:
Grace Althaus
Anna Carlson
Peyton Payne
Alyvia Welchel
Jadyn Welchel
Brittlyn Whitman

William and Betty Kidd Dual enrollment recipients:
Maddie Althaus
Jake Dinges
Leighton Gulley
Liliann Leffelman
Jose Lopez
Alexa McKendry
Addison Blaine
Henry Klein
Tori Po***ck
Sydney Whelchel.

William and Betty Kidd Prior recipients:
Emma Dinges
Landon Whelchel
Elly Jones
Tyrah Vaessen
Dominic Fonderolli

Sylvan & Virginia Leffelman Scholarship
Prior Recipients:
Emma Dinges
Landon Whelchel

David Sprung Memorial scholarship:
Kiara Karlson

Jason Bonnell Memorial Scholarship:
Anna Carlson

06/02/2026

Good evening!
Our next AEF meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, June 4 at 7 am. We will be meeting at the Dinges Fire Store.

Hope to see all of you on Thursday.

Mission Statement - Promote partnerships between business, agriculture, citizens and schools to enrich all educational opportunities throughout District #272.

Come join the fun for a good cause!
05/18/2026

Come join the fun for a good cause!

05/08/2026

The Impact Program has some big news regarding the Clippers Campaign! An anonymous donor in Sublette has launched a $50,000 matching grant campaign, creating an opportunity for Sublette and Amboy communities to double their impact for Amboy Community Unit High School students.

All gifts made by the August 1 deadline will be matched, effectively turning a $50 donation into $100, a $500 donation into $1,000, and so on. This generous individual believes in the power of the Impact Program, which not only supports students academically but also develops leaders, volunteers, and engaged citizens. These funds will go towards the ongoing Clippers Challenge, a $600,000 initiative to fully endow tuition support for Amboy Community Unit High School students.

Don’t miss the chance to double your impact! Donations can be made online at hi.switchy.io/kZKZ or by calling 815-835-6260. All contributions are tax-deductible. If you have questions regarding the campaign, please contact Dr. Lori Cortez at [email protected].

05/06/2026

Our next AEF meeting is scheduled for May 7 at 7 am. We will be meeting at the Dinges Fire Store.

Remember all officer positions are available…even the Secretary if you want to kick me out…

See you Thursday!

Mission Statement - Promote partnerships between business, agriculture, citizens and schools to enrich all educational opportunities throughout District #272.

04/23/2026

The investment, announced Thursday, advances the campaign to 40% of its fundraising goal.

The 2026 Wine, Beer and Cheese Gala was a success! Thank you to all who attended and to those who purchased tickets! T...
04/12/2026

The 2026 Wine, Beer and Cheese Gala was a success! Thank you to all who attended and to those who purchased tickets! This event isn’t possible without help from the Amboy Education Foundation! Thank you to all who donated baked goods and those who bid on the items!

02/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE

Amboy Education Foundation

Wine, Beer & Cheese Gala

Join us for an evening of wine, beer, and good food!

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Date:
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time:
6:00 – 8:00 PM

Location:
Amboy Community Building

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Admission:
$25 per person
Tickets available at the door or from members

Address

11 E Hawley Street
Amboy, IL
61310

Telephone

+18158572856

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