News & Events MPSF

The Moline Public Schools Foundation hosts numerous events each year to generate the financial support and community partnerships that fuel our work.

We deeply value the donors, sponsors and volunteers who help advance our mission and increase our presence across the Moline-Coal Valley School District.

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MPSF Spring Celebration to be held May 2

All are invited to join the Moline Public Schools Foundation for our annual Spring Celebration on Thursday, May 2 from 6:00-9:00pm at Old Oaks Winery (10814 1st St W, Milan).

Tickets are $60 per person and include a selection of hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and one complimentary drink from the bar. A silent auction and raffle will also be held.

Event proceeds will support the MPSF teacher grant program. Each year, the foundation awards more than $50,000 to classrooms across the district for creative projects that directly impact student learning. Grants provide teachers with extra resources that aren't typically funded by the district.

Get your tickets online or contact Karen Dahlstrom (karen.dahlstrom@molinepsf.org or 309-737-3698) to make your reservation and arrange payment by cash or check.

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MOLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2023-24 GRANT RECIPIENTS

The Moline Public Schools Foundation has released its list of grant recipients for the 2023-24 school year. The 30 grants will fund projects at 14 different schools across the district, and total nearly $40,000. View list of recipients...

Back-to-School Campaign 2023

This year, the Moline Public Schools Foundation introduced a new campaign in collaboration with The Moline Foundation. Through the Back-to-School Campaign, MPSF is awarding $200 microgrants to help teachers get their classrooms ready for the year. Microgrants will fund extra supplies and projects that go above-and-beyond what the district provides.

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$200 microgrants were awarded to every teacher who is brand new to the Moline-Coal Valley School District in 2023-24. Returning teachers also had the opportunity to apply for microgrants of up to $200 (view the list of recipients here). In total, $16,650 was awarded to 98 district teachers as part of the campaign.

The Back-to-School Campaign would not have been possible without the support of The Moline Foundation and a $2,000 matching gift from the Tom and Karen Getz Fund.

Thank you to the donors who have generously supported the campaign so far.

DIFFERENCE MAKER - $1000

Darrel Peck (Jackson & Peck Financial Group, LLC)

LEADER - $500-$800

Bush Construction, Moline Kiwanis Club

LEARNER - $200 - $400

Legat Architects, Ray'z Barber Shop, Twin Rivers Rotary (RAH), Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., USI Insurance Services, Andy Waeyaert, Dougal Nelson, Gary Whitaker, Joy Boruff, Laura Sivertsen, Rachel Sommers, Rachel Savage, Tom & Theresa Scott, Anonymous, April Adamson, and Andy & Kelly Powell

HONOR ROLL - $199 and below

Amy Sivertsen, Bonnie Lawhorn, Christine Meersman, Debbie Bohman, Janet Lampasona, Jayne O'Brien, Jennifer Ekstam, Nan Ryan, Paul Plagenz, Stephanee Jordan, Tracy Schnell, Amanda Bergeson, Karen Brown, Kim Nelson, Stephanie Noble, Richard & Kristine Harwood, Anna Castro, Julie VanPelt, Teresa Landon, Steven Smith, Dawn Schopper, Lindsey Hines, and Shawn & Sara Wynn

MOLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2022-23 GRANT RECIPIENTS

The Moline Public Schools Foundation has released its list of grant recipients for the 2022-23 school year. The 23 grants will fund projects at 10 different schools across the district, and total nearly $40,000. Grant funding will reach students of all ages from preschool through high school.

Grants from the Moline Public Schools Foundation are for extra resources and creative projects that aren't typically funded by the school district, like flexible seating, special equipment for music and physical education, and supplemental technology and learning materials. View list of recipients...