District foundation reports piano-refurbishment fundraiser and awards plans for scholarships
Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts
Subscribe
Summary
North Platte Public Schools Foundation reported ongoing fundraising for a piano refurbishment campaign, announced 25 scholarships totaling more than $25,000 for the graduating class, and described summer programming partnerships with Mid Plains Community College.
Terry Burchill delivered the April foundation report to the board, highlighting fundraising and scholarship activity supporting district arts and student programs.
Burchill said the foundation arranged to refurbish a piano currently being shipped to Kearney and that funds raised through events — including "Dancing with the Local Stars" and a Take 3 concert — will support the high-school fine arts program and the piano project. He said the foundation is preparing a contingency allowance to cover the piano quote and potential bench refurbishment and crate-building for proper storage and humidity control.
The foundation plans to award 25 scholarships totaling more than $25,000 to the 2025 graduating class. Burchill said scholarship selection is being managed online this year for the first time and staff are addressing procedural bumps in the process.
The foundation is partnering with Mid Plains Community College and the rec center for a "Summer Fun" sign-up event (April 21) where community organizations, including the district, can advertise summer enrichment offerings. The foundation will also provide stipends to teachers who run summer classes through its Homework Club Fund.
Burchill noted a Super Suds Carwash fundraiser (April 27–May 3) that will designate proceeds to elementary schools on selected days and reminded the board about the July 25 Evening of Excellence fundraiser.
The foundation report was informational and the board did not take formal action.