Orono Foundation for Education

11/02/2026

🎉 We are excited to welcome Compass Management Group, Inc. to the lineup of Bronze Sponsors for the 2026-2027 School-Year!

Compass Management Group, Inc. is locally owned and operated, and has quickly grown to be "A Trusted Guide" for numerous Community Associations throughout the Twin Cities. They specialize in Homeowners Association Management - in fact, that is all they do! Their founders bring a combined total of over 30 years in the HOA industry to the table. One of the founders is also the parent of a new Spartan Kindergartener!

Compass Management Group, Inc. prides themselves on a simplified approach to Association Management, with simple fee structures and complete transparency in all operations, keeping the Board and Homeowners in the loop at all times. Contact them for a no obligation quote for your association: www.compassmanagement.com or 612-888-4710.

Thank you, Compass Management Group, Inc. for supporting our schools and local communities! 🏠

10/30/2026

We are as excited as a dog is to greet you at the door to welcome Barrett Petfood as a new Gold School-Year Sponsor! 🐾

Barrett Petfood is a family owned, super-premium pet food manufacturer with locations in Little Falls and Brainerd, Minnesota. Leaders in the company also have three students in the Orono School District! Learn more about the Barrett Petfood and their process at https://barrettpetfood.com/about/.

Thank you Barrett Petfood! 🐕

10/27/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Zvago Long Lake as a Silver School-Year Sponsor!

Zvago Long Lake is an active-living 62+ cooperative that brings together the independence of homeownership and the shared strength of a warm, supportive and welcoming community. Their connection extends well beyond their homes, with many members having deep roots in the Long Lake and Orono area. Zvago members include proud Orono alumni, parents and grandparents of Orono students. They value the opportunity to support the schools and community that mean so much to them.

"Supporting the Orono Foundation for Education is one way we can invest in the next generation and help strengthen the community we call home". ❤️ 💙

Thank you, Zvago Long Lake!

10/26/2026

Thank you, Wayzata Bay Car Wash, for making a difference for Orono students and for keeping our vehicles clean as we drive from one Spartan activity to the next! 🚘 We're thrilled to welcome you as a Silver School-Year Sponsor and grateful for your support of Orono Schools.

Wayzata Bay Car Wash is locally owned and operated in the heart of downtown Wayzata. The business took root in 1968 and has been keeping cars clean ever since. Wayzata Bay Car Wash leads the industry with top-of-the-line equipment, exemplary customer service, gas filling service, and free vacuums. Join the Unlimited Club and discover the value of unlimited washes, member-only gas discounts, and being part of a community that takes pride in a clean ride ✨

10/23/2026

Excited to see our 2026 Orono Alumni Award recipients highlighted in the Laker Pioneer!

Homecoming Week is a celebration of school spirit and tradition. From the parade and tailgate to the football game and dance, the week brings the Orono community together to celebrate

10/23/2026

Thank you Alma Homes, LLC ( ) for returning for a *second* year as a Platinum Level School-Year Sponsor! Alma Homes is a boutique design-build firm that specializes in high end, residential remodeling and new construction. They are also owned and operated by an Orono family with three students in the district! Their main focus is always their client, and they pride themselves on creating homes designed around the way their clients live. Learn more at: https://almahomes.com/ 🏠

10/19/2026

Thank you Playmore & Prosper for joining us as a Bronze School-Year Sponsor!

is a collaborative community of health and wellness professionals who provide a unique experiential, evidence-based approach to counseling and wellness services for kids and families. Their mission is to invite people into personal growth experiences through activity and the expressive arts. They believe that anyone and everyone can experience growth and healing. "Come explore your more with us."

One of the Playmore and Prosper counselors, Pam Hoffman, is a parent of two Orono alumni who graduated in 2024 and 2026. Thank you Pam for continuing your support and commitment to Orono Schools!

10/19/2026

We are grateful to the Shaffer Family for continuing as a Gold School-Year Sponsor for the second year in a row! Dr. April Batcheller and Dr. Andrew Shaffer have a 2nd grader in the district and another student in Pre-K.

Thank you, Shaffer Family, for your partnership and commitment to excellence in Orono Schools! ❤️💙

10/15/2026

We are thrilled to add Sheridan Sheet Metal Co. to our list of Platinum School-Year Sponsors this year!

Since 1950, has manufactured, distributed, and installed custom metal gutters and metal roofing to shelter our neighbors’ homes and businesses from Minnesota weather. They've honed their process over decades of successful projects, and their fabrication team is made up of architectural sheet metal experts who’ve worked there for years.

Sheridan offers a wide selection of metal and copper downspout and metal roofing products that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Their inventory includes 2,000 unique and specialized metal products, including the best selection of half-round gutters in Minnesota. For those looking for luxury or custom gutters or roofing materials, they're a one-stop shop, getting you what you need on time and on budget without juggling multiple suppliers.

The owner of Sheridan Sheet Metal Co. is also an Orono parent with two kids currently in the Orono School District. Thank you Sheridan Sheet Metal Co.!

10/12/2026

Our VERY first sponsor to sign-up this year was Blizzard Ski + Snowboard School! is a traveling ski and snowboard school for kids from Kindergarten to 12th grade. They provide 14 weekend trips to 7 regional ski areas and have a bus stop to pick kids up right in Long Lake! 🚌 🙌

In addition to being a returning School-Year Sponsor, Blizzard has supported Orono Schools for MANY years and contributes an annual membership to the OFE Online Auction every spring as well - Thank you Blizzard Ski + Snowboard School!!!

⛷ 🏂 Learn more about how your kids can hit the slopes this winter at: https://blizzardmn.com/