Minden Schools Foundation

08/19/2026

We were honored to present a $5,000 anonymous donation to the Minden Band program this morning!

We are incredibly grateful to the generous donor who chose to support our students and help the band program continue to grow. Gifts like this make a meaningful difference and are a wonderful example of the impact our community can have on opportunities for Minden students.

Thank you for investing in our students and their future! 💜

08/01/2026

Exciting things are happening in downtown Minden!
The Minden Schools Foundation is creating a new home on the downtown square! It’s a place dedicated to celebrating our students, supporting education and connecting generations of Whippets.

This new space will feature:
• Gently used Whippet apparel
• A gallery showcasing student artwork
• College and scholarship resources and help for MHS students
• A place for alumni to learn how they can support current students
• Information about giving opportunities and legacy gifts

To help us open our doors, we're seeking start-up donations. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring this vision to life and supports opportunities for Minden students today and for years to come.
Donate today through Venmo:

05/14/2026

Big things are growing at Minden Agriculture Program and FFA Chapter!

Congratulations to the students, advisors, supporters and everyone involved in making the new greenhouse project a reality. We can’t wait to see the impact it has on students and our community for years to come.

The Minden FFA Chapter has been on a prolonged mission to provide its students with some of the highest-quality equipment and opportunities to expand the learning environment in and out

04/27/2026

We’re having a little fun this week! We’re bringing an auction item straight to Facebook!

📸 Danielle Lee Photography has generously donated a package where she will capture professional photos of your student at a home sports or activity event.

We’ll be selling this experience to the highest bidder right here in the comments, with all proceeds going directly to the Minden Schools Foundation.

🕖 Bidding ends Sunday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM.

You can find examples of her work and details about the package in the attached photos. Place your bid in the comments and check back often; you won’t want to get outbid!

Let the bidding begin 👇

04/23/2026

We had the pleasure of seeing one of our favorite Purple White Night Auction items come to life last Friday night!

MPS teachers and staff were celebrated at a well-deserved Staff Appreciation Event. It was an afternoon filled with great food, drinks, t-shirts and door prizes from several amazing local businesses.

A special thank you to Shane & Katie Schmidt, Rusty & Hailey Rhynalds, Cody & Lindsey Krull, and Gavin & April Blum for your auction purchase, making this event possible.

And thank you to the local businesses who contributed door prizes and support. You helped make the night even more special by giving back to the people who give so much to our students every day.

04/20/2026

The success of our Purple White Night auction wouldn’t have been possible without an incredible group of supporters.

A huge thank you to Rusty Rhynalds - Realtor & Rhynalds Auction & Realty, LLC for leading the way with energy, enthusiasm and a talent for keeping the crowd engaged from start to finish.

And of course, none of it would have been possible without the incredible generosity of our auction donors. Because of you, we had an amazing lineup of items that brought excitement to the room and strong support for our schools.

Thank you to 5T Agronomy and Nebraskaland Aviation , BD Construction Inc./Kearney , D.A. Davidson Companies , Double Play , 52 Taphouse , Hissy Fit Boutique and Morgan Sinsel at MS Photography for your support.

We are so grateful for a community that continues to show up in such a big way.

04/20/2026

What an incredible night!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Purple White Night and helped make it such a memorable evening. From the laughter and energy in the room to the generosity shown throughout the night, it was a true celebration of our community.

We are so grateful to our sponsors, auction donors and everyone who contributed their time, talents and support to make the event possible. A special thank you to our Friends of Education honorees, Dick and Sally Phillips, for their years of dedication to Minden students and schools. We were honored to celebrate you.

Thank you to the Minden Opera House for providing such a beautiful venue, Lindsay Buechler from Simply by Lindsay for the balloons and photo backdrop, Elevated Catering for the wonderful meal, Carli Oberg from Sweet Street Confections for the VIP table cake, Minden Public Schools students for sharing their talent through the artwork and letters and Tiffiny Widdifield for the video displayed throughout the evening.

And thank you to Will C from The Veterans of Comedy for stepping in and bringing the laughs! It was the perfect way to round out the night.

We were truly blown away by the support and generosity. Because of all of you, we are able to continue supporting opportunities for students, teachers and classrooms at MPS.

04/17/2026

Purple White Night Auction Spotlight: Husker Game Day Experience

There’s nothing like Husker football on a fall weekend.

Grab your crew and head to Lincoln for Nebraska vs. Ohio on Labor Day weekend. But this isn’t just game tickets. You’ll kick things off with a tailgate hosted by BD Construction, complete with food, drinks and plenty of pre-game fun.

From tailgate to kickoff, this is the full Husker game day experience.

You’ll want to be in the room when this one hits the auction.

Join us THIS SATURDAY for Purple White Night.
Get your tickets now at mindenoperahouse.com.

04/14/2026

Purple White Night Auction Spotlight: Fire & Ice Vacation Package

Okay…this one might be worth the price of admission alone.

Picture this—7 nights, up to 6 guests, and your choice of destination: Canary Islands, Costa del Sol, Finland or Sweden. Sun-soaked beaches or snowy escapes. The only hard part is deciding where to go.

And here’s the kicker—you’ll have up to 3 full years to plan your trip.

This is the kind of experience you don’t just hear about…you want to be in the room when it’s up for bid.

It all happens THIS SATURDAY, April 18th.

Don’t miss your chance—get your tickets now at mindenoperahouse.com.

04/09/2026

Purple White Night Auction Spotlight: Supernovas Suite Experience

Grab your crew, this one’s made for a group night out!

Enjoy 12 suite tickets to a 2027 Supernovas Volleyball game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha plus 2 parking passes to make the night even easier. Big plays, great atmosphere and a suite experience that takes it to the next level.

Perfect for friends, family, coworkers or a team outing.

Don't miss your chance to bid!
Individual tickets are available at mindenoperahouse.com.
For tables, contact Kirk at 308-379-3780.