In October 2007, a group of local patrons met and established the Alton R-IV Public School Foundation with the following mission: “Promote the educational excellence in the Alton School System by generating financial resources from private funds to improve facilities, equipment, and programs for the benefit of the students, faculty, and organizations.” The board is reorganized August of every year and persons interested in learning more about the Foundation are welcome. Faculty, public representatives, and volunteers are always appreciated and encouraged.
Current
Board
Robert Clary
President
Mike Gwaltney
Vice President
Carrie Wynn
Secretary
Myrtle Little
Treasurer
Alex Mills
Board Member
Eric King
Board Member
Leslie Roberts
Board Member
Paul Haddock
Board Member
Robin Holman
Board Member
Ron Campbell
Board Member
FAQs
Why donate to the APSF?
Due to State and Federal budget cuts and higher operation costs, Missouri schools are having to find alternative funding methods to provide the best education possible for their students. As a result school districts across the state have established School Foundations.
How can I donate?
A gift of any amount is welcome at any time and may be designated for our General Fund, any established endowed fund or for any department, class, or organization to be used at the discretion of the department head, teacher, or sponsor and the Foundation Board of Directors. We invite you to make a plan to support the Alton R-4 School Foundation by committing to make an annual contribution which may be done on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or yearly basis. With your tax-deductible contribution to the Alton R-IV School Foundation you can establish memorials, honorariums, and scholarships. Your donation may be made in cash or with bequests of personal property, real estate, stocks, bonds, insurance, or other securities. This can be accomplished through wills, trusts, beneficiary deeds, life estate deeds, transfer on death, or through other estate planning.
What if I want to create a scholarship?
A scholarship is a great way to leave a lasting legacy in memory, or in honor, of a loved one. To endow a scholarship is to contribute a sum of money which will be used to provide scholarships in perpetuity by using only the earnings of the fund. The minimum for an endowed scholarship is $10,000 which may be contributed over a period of 5 years. This amount will generally provide earnings for a $500 scholarship to be given annually. One of the goals of the Alton School Foundation is to develop an array of scholarships so every student may have an opportunity to further their education.
Can I volunteer?
Yes! Monthly meetings are generally held the second Thursday of the month in the Alton High School library at 5PM. The meetings are open. Persons interested in learning more about the Foundation are welcome.
I am an AHS student, how can I apply for a scholarship?
Depending on the scholarship, it may use an online application or a paper application available from the AHS Counselor’s office. Information can be found on our “Resources” page. However, we encourage all students to reach out to the High School counselor for Scholarship information and application resources.