Pittsburg USD 250 Foundation

Pittsburg USD 250 Foundation We financially support educational opportunities for students through scholarships, teacher grants, and special projects.

The USD 250 Foundation is a privately funded organization that helps develop top notch facilities for the district, promotes innovative approaches to teaching at all levels and provides scholarships for post graduate education for Pittsburg High School seniors. Since 2007 over $157,000 have been awarded in teacher grants to fund educational projects. Some examples include: Crash Car physics, PHS c

limbing wall, field trips for ESOL students, Percussion Instruments, Ultimate Scooters for PE, Multigenerational Chorus and camera equipment for the PHS Yearbook staff. Awarding student scholarships for post secondary education has long been a part of PHS history, dating back to the 1960s Alumni Association scholarships. The USD 250 Foundation has expanded the giving process and since 2000 has awarded over $446,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors. We welcome you to support Pittsburg Community Schools through your gifts! Gifts to the foundation may be given in various forms of cash, properties, securities, or other tangible items. Proceeds from life insurance policies may also be directed toward the fund. Contributions are tax-deductible as a 501 (c)(3) gift. Gifts are normally undesignated or the donor may specify the projects or use for which the gift is intended. Gifts may be designated for use of the principal or in the case of an endowment, limited to the use of earnings only. Become a part of tomorrow's future, today. Contact USD 250 Board of Education at 620-235-3100, Lita Biggs, USD 250 Foundation Treasurer, for more information.

Congratulations to the recipients of the Class of 1978 Scholarship, which is renewable for a second year! Ania Brown - P...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the Class of 1978 Scholarship, which is renewable for a second year!

Ania Brown - Pitt State / business, healthcare, or information systems

Makayla De Luna - Pitt State/ healthcare (veterinarian)

Molli O’Ferrell - Pitt State / healthcare or criminology

Aurora Parker Collins - KU / history, political science, government, or law

Ivery Watts - University of Arkansas / marketing or business

Best wishes to all!

Hey Dragons! Did you receive a scholarship from us in April? To have your scholarship applied to your upcoming tuition, ...
06/11/2026

Hey Dragons! Did you receive a scholarship from us in April? To have your scholarship applied to your upcoming tuition, please complete and submit this short form. Once we receive it, we'll mail a check to your college's financial aid office!

https://forms.gle/M9wATYqJuY8NQYKQ6

Mason Deringer, Liam Diamond, Christian Patrick are the recipients of this year’s Class of 1974 Scholarship, created by ...
06/11/2026

Mason Deringer, Liam Diamond, Christian Patrick are the recipients of this year’s Class of 1974 Scholarship, created by class members to recognize outstanding seniors for their academics, involvement in school activities, and community services.

Mason plans to attend Pittsburg State and major in Communication, while Liam plans to attend KU to major in a STEM related field. Christian will attend Pitt State to major in Business or Athletic Training.

Congratulations to all three!

Jocelyn Ouellette is the recipient of this year’s Susan Laushman Vocal Music Scholarship — a scholarship created several...
06/10/2026

Jocelyn Ouellette is the recipient of this year’s Susan Laushman Vocal Music Scholarship — a scholarship created several years ago by Mrs. Laushman’s Multigenerational Chorus in recognition of her impact on students and the community.

Jocelyn, who had a nearly perfect GPA while being active in all performing arts activities — band, theater, and choir, including Multigenerational Chorus — also earned the KMEA All-State Choir 4-Year medal.

She will major in polymer chemistry at Pitt State and continue to be active in music. Congratulations, Jocelyn!

At its 50th class reunion, members of the Class of 1968 created a scholarship to give back to the district that gave the...
06/09/2026

At its 50th class reunion, members of the Class of 1968 created a scholarship to give back to the district that gave them a great education. This year's recipients:

Stephanie Bonilla, who enjoyed community service and discovered a passion for health classes, plans to explore options in healthcare, starting at Labette Community College before transferring to a university.

Lena Hopper, who is fascinated by human anatomy, healthcare, and 3D art, plans to explore a few career paths her first year at Pittsburg State before choosing a field that will align with her creativity and skills.

Congratulations!

As Ron's Supermarket marks 50 years in business, the Rhodes family — proud Dragons — continues to invest in the future o...
06/07/2026

As Ron's Supermarket marks 50 years in business, the Rhodes family — proud Dragons — continues to invest in the future of our community by supporting the Ron’s Supermarket Scholarship. This year’s recipient: Ania Brown.

Ania has been a dedicated student and volunteer with a passion for serving others. This fall, she will attend Pittsburg State University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information systems and a master’s in administration, with the goal of becoming a hospital manager or administrator.

Congratulations, Ania!

Congratulations to Anna Ozbun, the recipient of this year’s Patrick Family Fine Arts Scholarship! Presented by their fat...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to Anna Ozbun, the recipient of this year’s Patrick Family Fine Arts Scholarship!

Presented by their father, it was established in memory of Michael Patrick and in honor of Kristina Patrick Meier, siblings who both performed in numerous PHS theatrical productions.

Like the Patricks, Anna has been active in PHS Performing Arts both on and off the stage. She plans to attend Kansas State University to pursue a career in technical theater with a speciality in stage management and a minor in creative writing. Her dream? To write a Broadway play.

Best wishes, Anna!

Congratulations to Makayla Addison-Boyd, the recipient of the Class of 1967 Scholarship!Makayla will attend Pittsburg St...
05/31/2026

Congratulations to Makayla Addison-Boyd, the recipient of the Class of 1967 Scholarship!

Makayla will attend Pittsburg State University this fall to major in Social Work or Psychology. Her goal? A career that will allow her to support people and communities in meaningful ways, inspired by her time spent as a member of Key Club and a volunteer with Fostering Connections and The Salvation Army.

Best wishes, Makayla!

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Class of 1956 Scholarship!Mirna Tebalan-Gomez - Labette Community Colle...
05/30/2026

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Class of 1956 Scholarship!

Mirna Tebalan-Gomez - Labette Community College / Healthcare
Jaycee Patterson - Garden City Community College / Architecture or Exercise Science
Parker Pinamonti - Pittsburg State University / Construction Management

The Class of 1956 established this scholarship in honor of classmates lost but not forgotten, as well as to honor teachers, coaches, families, and others who helped them in their quest for an education.

Best wishes to the recipients!

Members of the Class of 1943 — which included many young men drafted into World War II — attended high school reunions t...
05/29/2026

Members of the Class of 1943 — which included many young men drafted into World War II — attended high school reunions together for 70 years. At their 65th, they established this scholarship to help others pursue a college education.

Congratulations and best wishes to this year’s recipients!

Ava Freimiller - Pittsburg State University / Elementary Education
Faith Kimzey - Pittsburg State University / Education
Alexa Salas - Labette Community College / Medical Diagnostic Sonography

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