Petal Education Foundation
2017 Senior Scholarship Information
The Petal Education Foundation is proud to post the listing of 62 college scholarships for PHS graduating seniors of 2017. Applications may be downloaded by clicking below or picked up from the high school guidance office or the Foundation office in Central. Please read the requirements carefully. All applications are due in the Petal Education Foundation office by 2:00 p.m. on March 2, 2017. PHS Scholarship Day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2016, at 6:30 p.m.
 | Petal Education Foundation Board of Directors L to R Front row, Leann Swafford, Treasurer Dr. Matt Dillon Tony Oswalt Jerome Kolbo, Vice President Ione Bond, President Leahne Lightsey, Executive Director L to R Back row, Latousha Wilson, Secretary Valerie Wilson Andy Estess Dr. Chuck Harrell Scott Holmes Pat Causey |
The Petal School District Education Foundation was founded in 1987 with the future in mind. Public schools in the United States are expected to do a better job educating our children with less money.
Many public school systems have turned to not-for-profit foundations to help bridge the gap for enhanced educational opportunities. Petal is proud to have one of the first Education Foundations in the state of Mississippi. A gift to the Foundation ensures the donor will pass on an enduring legacy to future generations of our community's children.
The Petal School District Education Foundation is guided by a seventeen member Board of Directors who are committed to the future of our children. The School District Superintendent and the Foundation Director are standing non-voting members of the board. The Foundation is incorporated for the sole purpose of generating funds and distributing them where they will do the greatest good for the children of the Petal School District.
PURPOSE
The primary purpose of the Petal School District Education Foundation is to enhance the quality of education in the Petal School District by providing private funding to have a positive impact on our public schools.
GOALS
The goal of the Foundation is to enhance the quality of education in the Petal School District by:
- Rewarding students by providing scholarships to Petal High School graduates.
- Encouraging innovative programs in the classroom by offering mini-grants for teachers.
- Providing assistance to early childhood/early program.
- Supporting the fine arts and athletic program.
Last Modified on January 9, 2017
