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MISSION

To provide funds that benefit schools, faculty and students

Goals of the
Foundation

To promote academic excellence in public education

To promote the interest of the community at large by improving the quality of public education

To encourage faculty development and create incentives for effective teaching

To support innovative ideas which enhance learning in and out of the classroom

How We Work

Step 1: School personnel wishing to request funds must seek the approval of the principal.

Step 2: The Principal then submits a request for the board to review suggested use of funds:

Supplementary classroom materials, field trips, motivational speakers and workshops, the development of innovative educational techniques, faculty development and incentives, in-service for staff, student support, principal’s discretionary funds to meet needs of individual children (when meeting the needs of an individual child will further the educational goals of many children).

Board
of Directors

Chris Black
Jane Gamble
Justin Hancock
Jan Crawford
Kim Ford
Danette Humphrey
Amanda Esper
Julie Harris
Mark Whitlow, President
Janice Howard, Board of Education Representative
Donald Shively, Superintendent — ex officio
Angela Copeland, Financial Secretary — ex officio
Lisa Chappell, Secretary — ex officio

Donate

Your charitable donation will directly benefit 3,000 students and maintain the standard of excellence for which Paducah schools are known.

Donating has never been easier

You can also now donate online to the Paducah Schools Foundation through the Community Foundation of West Kentucky using PayPal or your credit card. Just be sure to designate our PPS Foundation when you submit your payment. Or you can mail a payment directly to:

Paducah Public Schools Foundation
PO Box 2550
Paducah, KY 42002-2550

The satisfaction in giving comes in knowing that you are investing not only in the lives of students, but also in our community, which benefits every day from the education received in the Paducah Public Schools.

We thank you for your generous support!

ONE TIME DONATION PAYROLL DONATION

Contact Us

For more information about the Paducah Public Schools Foundation, please contact Superintendent of Schools, call Donald Shively at 270.444.5600 or email at lisa.chappell@paducah.kyschools.us.

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News & Events

Thank You for Playing with Us!

Aug 30, 2019

Paducah Public Schools Foundation hosted its 12th annual golf scramble on August 2, 2019 at Paxton Park, the biggest turnout yet, raising over $20,000 for its student programs. The PPS Foundation appreciates the support of Bacon Farmer Workman/Marcum Engineering,...

Innovate Grant

Aug 4, 2018

In an effort to inspire all staff to become innovators in their service to youth, the Paducah Schools Foundation is proud to fund the latest Innovate Grants. We want to: Support you as an effective and inspiring teacher. Support innovative ideas which enhance learning...