Valley Center Education Foundation
Our Mission
The Valley Center Education Foundation exists to support the students and staff of USD 262 by funding innovative educational opportunities, recognizing excellence, and fostering community partnerships that enhance learning and success.
Why Give?
When you give to the Valley Center Education Foundation, you’re investing directly in the success of our schools and students. Your contribution supports innovative ideas in the classroom, rewards teacher excellence, and opens doors for students. Whether you’re a parent, alumni, business, or community member—your support makes a real and lasting difference.
How You Can Help
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Make a Donation – Every dollar counts. You can make a one-time or recurring gift online.
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Attend an Event – Join us at our fundraising events and help support our mission.
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Partner With Us – Local businesses and organizations can become sponsors or community partners.
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Volunteer – We welcome community members who want to get involved and make a positive impact.
Together, We Make a Difference
With your help, we’re building a stronger future—one student, one classroom, one idea at a time. Thank you for supporting USD 262 through the Valley Center Education Foundation.
Donate Now!
Your gift directly supports USD 262 students and staff by funding innovative classroom projects, student opportunities, and staff recognition. Every donation—big or small—helps us enrich education and empower success. You can mail a donation to: USD 262, 143 S. Meridian, Valley Center, KS 67147, Attn: Education Foundation. Or you can give online by clicking the button below.
Thank you for your interest in the Valley Center Education Foundation.
Valley Center School District Education Foundation Fund, endowed through Valley Center Community Foundation affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation, Newton, announces a grant opportunity opening on Monday, August 2, 2021.
We know that in a time of conservative spending teachers and staff may have classroom needs and/or opportunities that are outside of their annual budget. Grants may be submitted individually or collaboratively as a team. A maximum of $2,000 is available for request.
This grant aims to support Valley Center School teachers and staff for projects and programs benefiting students not funded (or fully funded) by other districts funds. This may include but is not limited to classroom materials, special projects/programs or field trips. In addition to classroom grant requests; the library, athletic department and technology department are also able to submit grant requests. Its intent is to support student needs.
Ineligible projects include individual personnel professional development, as well as individual teacher training and conference travel. Also, items purchased by grant awards are to remain as property of the district, not property of district personnel.
TO APPLY CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://centralkansascfgrants.
FUNDING REQUESTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED $2,000.
All submissions are subject to the processes, procedures, and rules of Valley Center Community Foundation affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation.
Upon review by the Valley Center School District Education Foundation Grant Selection Committee, additional information may be requested for clarification.
Grant follow-ups will be required if you are a recipient.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact either:
Nancy Anderson, Education Foundation Board Chair
nancyruthanderson@att.net
316.755.0205 or 316.734.5661
Kristie Diller, CKCF Program Officer
kristie@centralkansascf.org
316.283.5474
Valley Center Education Foundation
P.O. Box 218
Valley Center, KS 67147