Funds in Action
Thanks to the generous support of donors, sponsors, and volunteers, the Maize Education Foundation is able to fund many programs throughout the year. Take a look at some recent projects, dreamed up by district students and employees!
![Challenge Grant Highlight: Meaningful Jobs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760458739/usd266com/b22c5aeaffzl3nkw8tny/meaningfuljobspost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760458739/usd266com/b22c5aeaffzl3nkw8tny/meaningfuljobspost.png","width":500}])
Maize Intermediate School students build confidence, responsibility, and belonging at school.
![Foundation brings spirit and support to district football game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760383788/usd266com/ap9yfbmvbrp2nwhwm3to/blessingspostthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760383788/usd266com/ap9yfbmvbrp2nwhwm3to/blessingspostthumbnail.png","width":500}])
Maize Education Foundation provided rally towels and a big donation at Friday night's game.
![Challenge Grant Highlight: Lego Robotics Clubs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757682274/usd266com/stqh2kf08cxnxu7pjdmi/legomainpic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757682274/usd266com/stqh2kf08cxnxu7pjdmi/legomainpic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757682274/usd266com/stqh2kf08cxnxu7pjdmi/legomainpic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757682274/usd266com/stqh2kf08cxnxu7pjdmi/legomainpic.jpg","width":940}])
Lego Robotics Clubs inspire intermediate students to build, compete, and explore engineering.
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Maize High School student Carter Askew attended robotics competitions with the aid of Student Enrichment Grant funding.
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Maize South High School student Dale Freund competed internationally with the help of Foundation funding.
![2025 Challenge Grant Recipients Announced]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749480074/usd266com/cmqwt76ytkibajm4f1ye/GrantThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749480074/usd266com/cmqwt76ytkibajm4f1ye/GrantThumbnail.png","width":500}])
Read about the exciting projects coming to Maize USD 266 during the 2025-2026 school year!
![Announcing 2025 Scholarship Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747067012/usd266com/oioxlb5v1iirtkp2orra/scholarshipannouncement.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747067012/usd266com/oioxlb5v1iirtkp2orra/scholarshipannouncement.png","width":500}])
Congratulations to the 2025 graduating seniors receiving scholarships from the Maize Education Foundation.
![Challenge Grant Highlight: Cultivate Maize]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742844813/usd266com/zrad229s7uxidp9vvods/Harvesting2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742844813/usd266com/zrad229s7uxidp9vvods/Harvesting2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742844813/usd266com/zrad229s7uxidp9vvods/Harvesting2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742844813/usd266com/zrad229s7uxidp9vvods/Harvesting2.png","width":940}])
Maize Education Foundation board members visit schools, help harvest Hydroponic Gardens
![Challenge Grant Highlight: StoryWalk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734124228/usd266com/dgtvm03bqbb3c010ipsm/IMG_0372.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734124228/usd266com/dgtvm03bqbb3c010ipsm/IMG_0372.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734124228/usd266com/dgtvm03bqbb3c010ipsm/IMG_0372.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734124228/usd266com/dgtvm03bqbb3c010ipsm/IMG_0372.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734124228/usd266com/dgtvm03bqbb3c010ipsm/IMG_0372.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734124228/usd266com/dgtvm03bqbb3c010ipsm/IMG_0372.png","width":2200}])
This video highlights the Pray-Woodman Elementary School StoryWalk, funded by Maize Education Foundation.
![School supplies donated to Pray-Woodman Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730752359/usd266com/oy2jbzqqucl3stk1hhvk/Gamethumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730752359/usd266com/oy2jbzqqucl3stk1hhvk/Gamethumbnail.png","width":500}])
The Maize Education Foundation presented over $6,000 in school supplies to Pray-Woodman Elementary School.