Haxtun Education Foundation plans for future community fundraiser

The Haxtun Education Foundation is a charitable organization that promotes life-long learning in the Haxtun community. The Foundation is made up of a seven member board including Steve Firme, Marsha Cody, Carl Wilcox, Barb Wernsman, Alicia Schram, Amy Kilgour and John Chapdelaine.

Recently the Haxtun Education Foundation awarded mini-grants to three staff members of the Haxtun School District. The following is a breakdown of the mini-grants:

• Provided additional resources to implement hands on learning activities for reading in kindergarten including a sound wall;

• Enhanced an outside cooking area for the high schools FACS class; and

• Provided school supplies and toiletries for the counselor’s care closet.

The Haxtun Education Foundation provides assistance and support in classrooms and local programs.

The local Foundation asks Haxtun community members to mark their calendars for March 18. Multiple organizations are currently in the planning stages of a community fundraiser. More information will follow. Watch future editions of the Herald for updates as well as the Haxtun Education Foundation Facebook page.

If you would like to find out how your (tax deductible) charitable contribution can help fund educational opportunities in the community contact any Haxtun Education Foundation member.