SPARTA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Nominate a Spartan Staff Member
The Sparta Public Education Foundation would like to offer the opportunity for families to nominate a staff member who has had a positive impact on their student(s). We are encouraging families to fill out this nomination form so the Foundation can recognize the staff member.
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, October 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Maplewood Administrative Center
Why give to the Sparta Public Education Foundation?
The Sparta Public Education Foundation was formed in 2004 by a group of community members who recognized the need for an organization which would help to develop additional financial resources to support the education mission of the Sparta Area School District. In the past several years, the Foundation has provided thousands of dollars to staff members to promote innovative educational programs. The Foundation also provides scholarships annually to graduating seniors.
The mission statement of the Foundation is “Acquire and provide resources to enhance the education in our community”. The Foundation further defines its mission with the following statements of purpose:
- Improve student achievement and development.
- Encourage community involvement and partnerships.
- Promote public education.
- Provide enhanced learning opportunities.
- Recognize outstanding contributions to our schools.
Donations to the Foundation will be used to provide programs and resources not typically available to Sparta students due to the limits of the Wisconsin school finance formula. Although it is a “high aid” district, in the current school year the District will spend less per pupil than the state average for instructional costs.
The Sparta Public Education Foundation is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Gifts to the Foundation may be sent to:
Sparta Public Education Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 17
Sparta, WI 54656-0371
Scholarships
The Sparta Public Education Foundation provided three scholarships to seniors from the class of 2026. Pictured here are the recipients:
Xaviera Mae Compillos Resuena
Alejandro Guidino
Aydan Foster
Mini Grants
Donations to the Sparta Public Education Foundation support the annual mini-grant program. Recently, Foundation grants supported: music instrument purchase, parent connection night, District diversity day, intergenerational activities, hallway murals, science fair, phonic education, and PBIS activities. Mini-grant awards are announced annually in November. The Foundation has awarded more than $50,000 in mini-grants since its inception.
- Shelby Langrehr-SELC
- Sara Anderson-SAILS
- Andrew Nicholson-Sparta High School
- Andrea Ufheil-Herrman Elementary
- Crystal Bauer-Herrman Elementary
- Catherine Towne-Sparta Montessori
- Maria Klema-Meadowview Middle
- Taylor Nelson-Meadowview MIddle
- Hannah Illescas-Sparta High School
- Heather Ellis-Sparta High School
Funding was awarded to the Southside Special Education Department. Students got to experience the magic of the downtown market and buy a gift for a classmate. Photos of the event can be viewed by clicking the link below.
Funding was awarded to Meadowview Middle School to provide tools for a Maker Space for students. Multiple sets of tools and safety equipment was purchased. Photos of the event can be viewed by clicking the link below.
Alumni Recognition
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Do you know someone we can highlight for our Alumni Spotlight? Nominate them today!
Board of Directors
Co-Presidents- KaLia Smith & Megan Mulvaney
Vice President- Colin Burns-Gilbert
Treasurer- Barb Burnham
Secretary- Vacant
Mr. Russ, Superintendent
Sparta Public Education Foundation
PO Box 17
Sparta, WI 54656-0371
You may contact the Foundation through email: spartapubliceducation@gmail.com
Notes of Appreciation
Hello, I am Allie and I am emailing to thank you for choosing me as the recipient of the Mark Wall scholarship. I talked to my grandma and came to find out, she went to school with Mark’s mom for nursing so I feel honored to receive this scholarship. Amazing to think things sort of came full circle. I am very appreciative of your time, consideration, and contribution to my education. Thank you again.
To the family of JD Olson, Thank you for your generous financial gift and support of Sparta High School students. I am grateful for being selected as one of the 2026 recipients of the JD Olson memorial scholarship. I will be using this scholarship to further my education in Business Administration at the University of WI - River Falls. Sincerely, Andrew
Good evening! I am writing today because I sincerely thank the Sparta Public Education Scholarship Committee for the Steve and Judy Bernett Scholarship. This supports my education and motives to continue working hard for my academic career. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Scholarship Recipient
I’d like to thank you for choosing me to receive the scholarship, it truly means the world to me to know that you believed not only in my ability, but my future in education. I plan on attending UW Madison this fall to major in biology and specialize in anesthesiology. I’d like to again thank you for choosing me, and I hope you have a great day. Sincerely, Dulce
Concert in the Park
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