ABOUT US
The District 106 Educational Foundation is a 100% volunteer organization made up of parents of District 106 students and representatives from the Elementary School, the Middle School, the School Board and the School Administration. We devote our time to raising money for the Highlands Schools to enrich the educational experiences of the students. Throughout the year, we plan fun events for the
Highlands community. 100% of the funds raised
from these events goes right back into the
school. Events to look forward to this year
include: Fall & Spring Happy Hours, Bob Barnes Basketball Tournament, Movie Night & Trivia Night! We also rely on private donations and corporate sponsorships. Since beginning in 1995, the Foundation has
granted over $850,000 back to the school. How can you help? It's simple! Attend our events, bring your friends, and enjoy the great community that is Highlands. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on all the exciting happenings this year! In previous year we have provided items such as:
*New Fitness Equipment • Middle School Gym Sound system• Scholarships • In person Authors • Start-Up Funding for School Stores • LCD Projectors • CPR / First Aid Program for Highlands staff and Grades 6-8 • Homework Club • Service Club for Grades 4-5 • Program for At-Risk Students • Computer Class for Seniors in Our Area • Sports Fields & Track Refurbishment • New Defibrillators • After-School Computer Club for Grades 4-5 • Parent Network Programs • Middle SchoolCardio Training Equipment • Yearbook Training • Music-in-Education • Fitness Program for Elementary Students
In order to carry out its mission, The Foundation established several fundraising events. Many of these events have changed over the years, but the primary fundraiser for the Foundation is and was the Annual Dinner Dance and Auction. The Dinner Dance and Auction has provided the opportunity for the District Members to make charitable contributions for many wonderful donated items. Other events that have raised funds for the Foundation and have been annual events are Trivia Night, The District 106 Educational Foundation 5k Fun Run and Walk, the Split the Pot Raffle, the Annual Corporate Sponsorship Program, the Foundation Sponsors and Movie Night. Other events have been hosted such as Poker Night, a Barn Dance, a sock hop and the Golf Outing. The goal of each of these events was to solicit charitable donations to fund grants that were submitted either by the teachers and the administrators or any person in the District 106 Community. The Foundation operates as a qualified 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Through its all volunteer board, the Board Members organize the above events. These events are run by committees appointed by the President. The Foundation also has standing committees that oversee the following: Grants, Scholarships, Newsletter, Marketing, Publicity and Volunteer Recruitment, Website Maintenance, Income Tax and Corporate Filings, By Laws and 501(c) Compliance and the Nominating Committee. The Grant Committee meets at the end of the year to review the grant proposals that have been submitted by teachers, administrators and community members. The Grant Committee decides which grants to recommend to the Board and then the Board, after discussion of the grants, votes on which grants will be awarded and for how much. The grants awarded have supported programs that provide educational support for the students through homework clubs and other social programs. The majority of the grants have been awarded for capital improvements to the school that principally enhance the education, the culture and the athletic activities of the students.
