Established in 2003.
PURPOSE
The Mountain Home Education Foundation unites our community to empower students and educators in strengthening the future of Mountain Home through innovation, generosity, and Bomber spirit.
MISSION
We inspire and empower educational opportunities.
VISION
We see a vibrant Mountain Home community where innovation, opportunity, and partnership come together to support and celebrate every Mountain Home Public School student—empowering them to dream boldly, achieve greatly, and give back generously.
WHAT WE DO
- Fostering educational opportunities for students in the Mountain Home School District.
- Sharing a vision enhancing education in the Mountain Home School District.
- Working to increase private support for educational activities in the Mountain Home School District.
- Benefiting Mountain Home School District students and staff personnel by supporting activities that are not funded by tax dollars.
- Fostering creative activities in the curriculum as well as extra-curricular activities by making grants and/or contributions.
- Awarding Foundation funds through Board of Directors made up of business, community and educational leaders.
USE OF FUNDS
- School/Community Partnerships
- Innovative Teaching Grants for Classroom Enrichment
- Economic and Special Needs of Students
- Alumni/Teacher and Friends of the District Recognition Program
- Permanent Endowment Fund
- Endowed Scholarship Programs
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
- Project Promise is a scholarship program for Mountain Home High School graduates attending Arkansas State University, Mountain Home which funds the tuition gap after the application of all other grants and scholarships
- Community Challenge Grants create partnerships between community businesses, MH Public Schools, and MH classroom teachers to create an innovative classroom project.
- Traditional Scholarships provide funds for Mountain Home Public School graduates to further their education at any post-secondary institution.
- Night of Honors is an event which showcases former MHPS teachers, alumni, and community partners who have excelled in their professional fields or community volunteerism.
- Teaching Grants provide funding to Mountain Home Public School teachers to create innovative teaching and classroom enrichment projects.
