Jerry Benedict wants his students to have the machines and tools needed to create items for a school store. The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools wants to help make it happen. Benedict, an Industrial Technology instructor at the Winona Senior High School, was awarded the Foundation’s Dare to Dream grant for his idea to … Read more
The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools is pleased to announce Audrey Mercier, WMS Educational Assistant and Jed Reisetter, WSHS Special Education teacher as this year’s Payroll Deduction grant winners! Each year the Foundation for WAPS chooses two, $250 grant winners from a pool of Winona Area Public Schools staff members who give to the … Read more
For Immediate Release: June 07, 2023 For More Information: Shelley Milek, Executive Director 507-494-1004 Shelley.Milek@winona.k12.mn.us After almost 12 years of service to the Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools, Shelley Milek will step down as Executive Director, effective August 31. Milek will “pass the baton” to current Foundation for WAPS board president and retired educator, … Read more
As Foundation for Winona Area Public School guests entered Visions Event Center on February 25th, they were dazzled with a clean streamlined architectural style, neutral black and white color palette and geometric shapes and asymmetry all to raise money for SMART Boards for our schools. Those attending got in the modern spirit dressing and simultaneously … Read more
Congratulations to Principal Jolene Danca for Daring to Dream with the WALC Peace Chill Room! The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools started the Dare to Dream project as a way to encourage and support the creative spirit within the District. The goal is to provide an opportunity to apply for a grant for up … Read more