McFarland Education Foundation

05/21/2026

Thank you to our incredible donors, scholarship announcers and presenters, board members, along with scholarship recipients and their families who all made this year's Scholarship Night a special evening. It was wonderful to honor all the hard work and accomplishments of the 2026 graduating senior scholarship recipients!

This year, we were able to present 61 scholarships from our endowed and pass-through donors. The MEF awarded 23 MEF Director's Scholarships and funded the Spartan Award given at graduation. In total, MEF awarded 85 scholarships totaling $80,000 to the graduating class of 2026!

Interested in creating a scholarship that will leave a lasting impact on the McFarland community? Email [email protected] to learn more!

Congratulations to the McFarland Class of 2026!

04/15/2026

Don't forget to sign up for the annual MEF Family Bowling Event!

Spartan Bowl
4711 Farwell Street, McFarland
Saturday, April 18th from 1-4pm
$50 per family
Ticket includes 2 games of bowling per person, shoes, and lemonade or soda for kids!

See you Saturday!

Bowling Fundraiser Event at Spartan Bowl

03/31/2026

A reminder to reserve your FREE tickets
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Thursday, April 9 | 6:30 PM
McFarland Performing Arts Center
FREE - Donations Welcome
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Join McFarland School District for a special community screening of “An Invitation to Wonder,” a visually stunning PBS-distributed film by Wisconsin filmmaker Ben Albert. Inspired by the stewardship of his grandfather, retired UW wetland scientist Cal DeWitt, Ben explores the hidden wonder of our Waubesa Wetlands.

The McFarland Education Foundation is excited to partner with the Lake Waubesa Conservation Association to support McFarland Schools in bringing this local treasure to the big screen.

Consider giving! Optional donations support the event and ongoing work of these organizations.

More info and ticket reservations:
www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/community/PAC.cfm

03/19/2026

The McFarland Education Foundation is excited to announce an upcoming family bowling event that will directly fund our educational grants in the McFarland School District!

Spartan Bowl
4711 Farwell Street, McFarland
Saturday, April 18th from 1-4pm
$50 per family
Ticket includes 2 games of bowling, shoes, and lemonade or soda for kids!

Past grants include the Anxious Generation Community Book Read, an earthquake machine for the 8th grade science department, a refrigerator for the Spartan Cafe at McFarland High School, and the Gift of Reading at McFarland Primary School.

The McFarland Education Foundation is proud to support teachers in the McFarland School District! Thank you for your generous support!

Bowling Fundraiser Event at Spartan Bowl

03/05/2026

Save the Date – Reserve Your FREE Tickets! 🎬🌿
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Thursday, April 9 | 6:30 PM
McFarland Performing Arts Center
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Join us for a special community screening of “An Invitation to Wonder”—a breathtaking film by Wisconsin filmmaker Ben Albert that explores the hidden beauty of our own Waubesa Wetlands. This inspiring all-ages film was recently picked up by PBS for national distribution.

The McFarland Education Foundation is proud to partner with the Lake Waubesa Conservation Association to support our McFarland School District in bringing this local gem to the big screen.

🎟 Admission is FREE.
When reserving your tickets, please consider making a donation to support the event and the work of the McFarland Education Foundation and Lake Waubesa Conservation Association.

More info and tickets here:
https://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/community/PAC.cfm

12/10/2025

THANK YOU to all who participated in the MEF's annual Winter Silent Auction: our generous donors, bidders, board members and volunteers!

We are thrilled to announce that we were incredibly successful with our fundraising efforts this year! We raised $8,710 with donated items, had 80 online bidders, and had a very busy booth at the Craft & Vendor Fair! This money goes directly to our educator grants fund which awards grants to teachers in the McFarland School District.

Next year's silent auction will run the same weekend as the McFarland Winter Wonderland in the Village on December 4-5, 2026. See you then!

12/06/2025

Come out and see the MEF booth at the McFarland High School Craft & Vendor Fair TODAY from 9am-1pm! We have our silent auction items on display; register to bid on all items!

Bidding ends at 1pm this afternoon, with pickup from 1-3pm at the Craft Fair.

Thank you for supporting the MEF!

12/04/2025

There is still time to register for the MEF silent auction happening this weekend! Bidding starts on Friday, December 5th at 5pm!

We have so many great items; take a look and start your holiday shopping!

Proceeds support the MEF educator grants in the McFarland School District. Past grants have been the MPS Birthday Book Machine, sensory paths, IMMS white boards in math classrooms, and new this year, an earthquake machine at IMMS!

Thank you for supporting the McFarland Education Foundation!

Winter Wonderland in the Village

12/02/2025

REGISTER TO BID FOR THE 2025 MEF SILENT AUCTION TODAY!

Silent auction starts this Friday, December 5th at 5pm!

Lots of gift cards! Fun gift baskets! Beautiful artwork!

McFarland Moms and Dads! Take a look at our Family section....

Ride to school in a McFarland Fire Truck
Culver's lunch with a Cop
Registration fees for McFarland Soccer Club
Registration fees for McFarland Youth Baseball Organization
TWO months tuition at AIM Dance Center
MHS Graduation Package
MHS Parking Permit Voucher
Black Earth Children's Museum tickets
Legacy Academy Vouchers
One Year Membership at the YMCA

Winter Wonderland in the Village

11/25/2025

SNEAK PEEK at our upcoming online Silent Auction! This year, we have wonderful donations from our community that will take care of everything on your holiday wish list! From facials and wellness packages (a Sundara gift card and a luxe facial at Aneu Med Spa!) to sports items (UW basketball tickets, Vortex binoculars, Stoughton Country Club golf!) to crafts and K-Pop Demon Hunters swag for the kids, there is something for everyone at our auction! We have gift cards, holiday decor, and original art from local artists! We even have a ride to school in a McFarland Fire Truck! Thank you to those who have donated to our auction!

Proceeds benefit our high school senior scholarships and educator grants right here in McFarland! REGISTER TO BID TODAY and countdown the days until Friday, December 5 at 5pm when bidding begins!

Winter Wonderland in the Village