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Our Mission
We elevate the educational experience of GBAPS students by funding innovative projects and programs beyond the scope of the district’s budget. Though our schools accomplish remarkable feats each day, we as a Foundation are asking you for your financial support to foster innovative projects and unique learning opportunities so that they are accessible to all:
- Funding goes directly to our educators
- Grants are reviewed and approved by the Education Foundation board
- Successful applicants are required to provide measurable outcomes
Foundation Stories
![Dr. Conn, Vicki Bayer, David Johns stand outside the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733866273/gbapsorg/nkg2unsf5jywuemdfzwd/BillandMelindaGatesFoundationBlog.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733866273/gbapsorg/nkg2unsf5jywuemdfzwd/BillandMelindaGatesFoundationBlog.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733866273/gbapsorg/nkg2unsf5jywuemdfzwd/BillandMelindaGatesFoundationBlog.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733866273/gbapsorg/nkg2unsf5jywuemdfzwd/BillandMelindaGatesFoundationBlog.png","width":1100}])
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation invited GBAPS to collaborate on postsecondary readiness outcomes.
![Three pannel image: left, Eric wearing pink pants and a white top and dancing with a woman in pink. Center, Eric holding the DWOS trophy. Right, Eric serving coffee as a fund raising effort through tips.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731450438/gbapsorg/qd05uzkxpoa7peqsxwjy/DancingwithOurStars.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731450438/gbapsorg/qd05uzkxpoa7peqsxwjy/DancingwithOurStars.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731450438/gbapsorg/qd05uzkxpoa7peqsxwjy/DancingwithOurStars.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731450438/gbapsorg/qd05uzkxpoa7peqsxwjy/DancingwithOurStars.png","width":1100}])
Advisory Board Chair Eric Vanden Heuvel raised nearly $50,000.
![Foundation standing in behind GIVE light up signs and holding small signs.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731512512/gbapsorg/q2ut8ir1wt0giufni4i7/EduFoundation-GiveBigBlog.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731512512/gbapsorg/q2ut8ir1wt0giufni4i7/EduFoundation-GiveBigBlog.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731512512/gbapsorg/q2ut8ir1wt0giufni4i7/EduFoundation-GiveBigBlog.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731512512/gbapsorg/q2ut8ir1wt0giufni4i7/EduFoundation-GiveBigBlog.png","width":1100}])
Thank you for supporting the GBAPS Education Foundation!
!["The Nest" at Aldo Leopold Community School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711570020/gbapsorg/imvkswwoezhyzwy5fjie/AldoTheNest.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711570020/gbapsorg/imvkswwoezhyzwy5fjie/AldoTheNest.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711570020/gbapsorg/imvkswwoezhyzwy5fjie/AldoTheNest.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711570020/gbapsorg/imvkswwoezhyzwy5fjie/AldoTheNest.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711570020/gbapsorg/imvkswwoezhyzwy5fjie/AldoTheNest.jpg","width":1536}])
Aldo Leopold Administrative Intern Melisa Messenger received a 2023 Education Foundation grant to fund the creation of “The Nest” at Aldo Leopold Community School.
![Lombardi Middle School sensory room magma tiles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711569839/gbapsorg/ppxiukdrxik7hui2stad/LombardiSensoryRoom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711569839/gbapsorg/ppxiukdrxik7hui2stad/LombardiSensoryRoom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711569839/gbapsorg/ppxiukdrxik7hui2stad/LombardiSensoryRoom.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711569839/gbapsorg/ppxiukdrxik7hui2stad/LombardiSensoryRoom.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711569839/gbapsorg/ppxiukdrxik7hui2stad/LombardiSensoryRoom.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1711569839/gbapsorg/ppxiukdrxik7hui2stad/LombardiSensoryRoom.jpg","width":2200}])
Lombardi Autism Focus teacher Janelle Krebsbach received a 2023 GBAPS Education Foundation grant to refresh the sensory room at Lombardi Middle School.
![Miranda Paul presenting to students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711569472/gbapsorg/gzfptchwdm7dngwvcnfb/MirandaPaulBookReadingBeaumontKindergarteners-121.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711569472/gbapsorg/gzfptchwdm7dngwvcnfb/MirandaPaulBookReadingBeaumontKindergarteners-121.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711569472/gbapsorg/gzfptchwdm7dngwvcnfb/MirandaPaulBookReadingBeaumontKindergarteners-121.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711569472/gbapsorg/gzfptchwdm7dngwvcnfb/MirandaPaulBookReadingBeaumontKindergarteners-121.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711569472/gbapsorg/gzfptchwdm7dngwvcnfb/MirandaPaulBookReadingBeaumontKindergarteners-121.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711569472/gbapsorg/gzfptchwdm7dngwvcnfb/MirandaPaulBookReadingBeaumontKindergarteners-121.jpg","width":2048}])
Library Media Specialist Michelle Erickson received a 2023 GBAPS Education Foundation grant to bring a book author to present at both Beaumont and Elmore Elementary Schools.
![Preble High School Secondary Sensory Room]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711569071/gbapsorg/exusncilatnceznm6xdf/PrebleSensoryRoom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711569071/gbapsorg/exusncilatnceznm6xdf/PrebleSensoryRoom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711569071/gbapsorg/exusncilatnceznm6xdf/PrebleSensoryRoom.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711569071/gbapsorg/exusncilatnceznm6xdf/PrebleSensoryRoom.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711569071/gbapsorg/exusncilatnceznm6xdf/PrebleSensoryRoom.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1711569071/gbapsorg/exusncilatnceznm6xdf/PrebleSensoryRoom.jpg","width":2200}])
Preble Secondary Autism Focus teacher Katie Vande Castle received a 2023 GBAPS Education Foundation grant to fund an additional sensory room at Preble High School for students with autism.
![Students at field trip to Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711567916/gbapsorg/ciblppwxzbejoc1fddme/ElmoreFieldTrip.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711567916/gbapsorg/ciblppwxzbejoc1fddme/ElmoreFieldTrip.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711567916/gbapsorg/ciblppwxzbejoc1fddme/ElmoreFieldTrip.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711567916/gbapsorg/ciblppwxzbejoc1fddme/ElmoreFieldTrip.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711567916/gbapsorg/ciblppwxzbejoc1fddme/ElmoreFieldTrip.jpg","width":1536}])
Elmore Elementary 5th grade teacher Jennifer Johnson received a 2023 Education Foundation grant to fund a field trip to Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center.
![Students doing crafts during enrichment club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711567072/gbapsorg/mldsfqxapxjhbi5yeeq0/SullivanElementaryEnrichmentClubs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711567072/gbapsorg/mldsfqxapxjhbi5yeeq0/SullivanElementaryEnrichmentClubs.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711567072/gbapsorg/mldsfqxapxjhbi5yeeq0/SullivanElementaryEnrichmentClubs.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711567072/gbapsorg/mldsfqxapxjhbi5yeeq0/SullivanElementaryEnrichmentClubs.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711567072/gbapsorg/mldsfqxapxjhbi5yeeq0/SullivanElementaryEnrichmentClubs.jpg","width":1536}])
Sullivan Elementary 5th grade teacher Kristen Hanson received a 2023 GBAPS Education Foundation grant to fund enrichment clubs.
![Students in Martin Elementary School Book Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711564209/gbapsorg/ytfasjmyj8p61r8cjwbi/MartinBookClubStudents.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711564209/gbapsorg/ytfasjmyj8p61r8cjwbi/MartinBookClubStudents.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711564209/gbapsorg/ytfasjmyj8p61r8cjwbi/MartinBookClubStudents.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711564209/gbapsorg/ytfasjmyj8p61r8cjwbi/MartinBookClubStudents.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711564209/gbapsorg/ytfasjmyj8p61r8cjwbi/MartinBookClubStudents.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711564209/gbapsorg/ytfasjmyj8p61r8cjwbi/MartinBookClubStudents.png","width":1920}])
Martin Elementary Library Media Specialist Jennifer Georgia received a 2023 GBAPS Education Foundation grant to create a weekly virtual book club with Martin Elementary School students and their families.