06/13/2021
Jim Woeltje loved Jackson more than just about anyone. He grew up in our vibrant community and strived every day to help make it as he called it, “God’s Chosen Country”.
He loved Jackson R-2 and served it all the days of his life. You could find him on the sidelines of sports games(especially football), in the crowd of a choir performance, in the classroom, and serving as an R-2 board member for two terms.
When he passed away in January of 2021 we wanted to continue the Jim Woeltje legacy and influence on this town and it’s kids so we established the Jim Woeltje Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to one female and one male student each graduating year.
When coming up with the parameters of the scholarship requirements, we wanted students who truly embody the Jim Woeltje spirit. Students who may not always have straight As but are good citizens, have good character, show school spirit, and are committed to serving our great community.
Stay tuned to the page for ways you can help the scholarship serve our students and keep his infectious spirit alive for years to come!
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