Greater Portage Youth Education Foundation


Our scholarships are an excellent way to help reduce the costs of higher education.

GPYEF Scholarship Recipients

2023 2022 2021

Ayden Hellenbrand (4-year) Maya Schroeder (2-year)

Docter Scholarship
Gabe Bandekow

Landon Walker (4 year)
Brandee Schumann (2 year)

Docter Scholarship
Natalie Weidner
Kelsey Cervantes (4 year)
Julia Aulik (2 year)

Docter Scholarship
Leo McEvilly
2020 2019 2018
Nicholas Nadolski (4 year)
Brianna Brandner (2 year)

Docter Scholarship
Gabrielle Garrigan
Nathan Poches (4 yr)
Janet Moyotl-Hernandez (2 yr)

Docter Scholarship
Isaac Brockley
Cade Harkner (4 yr)
Allyson Ableman (2 yr)
2017 2016 2015
Ethan Lentz (4yr)
Joseph Clemmons (2yr)

Madigan O'Leary (4yr)
Samantha Jahn (2yr)

 

Samuel Clemmons (4-year)
Madison Bear (2-year)

 

2014 2013 2012

Jolie Dion-Gottfried (4 year)
Kelsey Pence (2 year)

 

Abby Carpenter (4 year)
Veronica Gutierrez (2 year)

Abigail Boeck (4 Year)
Rachel Jensen (2 Year)

 

2011 2009  

Ben Carpenter (4 Year)
Elyse Fenne (2 Year)

 

Ashley Hartwell (4 Year)
Spencer Nett (2 Year)

 



How Greater Portage Youth Education Foundation
has helped Portage Community Schools

Projects & Events

2023 2022 2021

Kindergarten Literacy Materials
PE Roller Skate Rental Lewiston Elem
28 Calculators
Aquaponic System for Middle School
Lifelong Performance - Modern Band
Tower Farm Walls for Hydroponics
Trip Funds to Costa Rica June 2024
Book Vending Machine
Tech Ed Equipment
Flexible Seating for 4th Grade Class
Microbiology Equipment for Biology
Outdoor Adventure Club Equipment
Singing Bowls Grant
Meat Raffle

PHS Post Prom
John Muir Book Room nonfiction books
Portage Curling Club video equipment
John Muir sensory items
Kindergarten unit celebration books
BMS art students to Van Gogh Exhibit
PHS Art Club to Van Gogh Exhibit
Bridges for Math
Artist is Residence
Tech Ed, Ag and Science Department Lumber Mill
Community service activities for 9th grade transition class

Snack Pack/Backpack Program
 Project Graduation
Warrior Fund
 St Mary’s School – Playground Project
Rusch Elementary STEAM Program
PHS Wrestling Team

2020 2019 2018
Snack Pack/Backpack Program
PHS Project Graduation
Warrior Fund
St. Mary’s School - playground project
Rusch Elementary – STEAM curriculum
STEM z-Space laptops and software
PCSD Music Departments
PHS Post Prom Party
PHS Project Graduation
FBLA
PHS German Club Foreign Exchange
PHS Junior Post Prom
Bartels MS Google Expedition Project
Partners in Education (PIE)
Snack Pack/Backpack Program
PHS Project Graduation
Fuel Up to Play 60
HOSA
Warrior Fund
PHS Ice Fishing Team
PHS Spanish Exchange/Club

2017 2016 2015
PHS Junior Post Prom
HS Project Graduation
5th Grade Safety Patrol Trip
FBLA
Warrior Fund – Football Field Speaker System



PHS German Club Foreign Exchange
PHS Junior Post Prom
5th Grade Safety Patrol Trip
Portage Family Skate Park
Warrior Fund
PHS Spanish Exchange
Portage Athletics - Lighting Project

Baseball/softball batting cages
PHS Post-Prom Party
5th Grade Safety Patrol Field Trip
FBLA
PHS Warrior Fund
Archery Club
PHS Cross Country GUTS
Health Center 21 Applied Ed. System

2014 2013 2012
German Club Foreign Exchange
Wisconsin Junior Curling Team
PHS Post-Prom Party
PHS Auditorium Projector
Project Graduation
5th Grade Safety Patrol Field Trip
Partners in Education (PIE)
PHS Cheer Team


Project Graduation
School supplies donation
Partners in Education (PIE)
PHS Warrior Fund

Project Graduation
FFA Alumni Basketball Game
Run for Rusch
Post-Prom Party
Archery Trip
Public Library
Music & Choir Departments
Splash Pad Cross
Country/Track T-Shirts
2011 2010 2009
Project Graduation
Run for Rusch
Archery Club
German Exchange
Music & Choir Departments
Touchdown Club Scoreboard 
Youth Basketball Backboards 

 

Archery Club
Project Graduation 2010

 

National Archery Competition Funding
Bert Grover Child Advocacy Award Winner
2008 2007 2006
Referendum Support
Sound system for music group
School supplies donation
Music Department Donation

In Step with Excellence Campaign raised over $900,000 for the performing arts auditorium, the physical education center, scholarships and technology advancements.

Score Towers at Softball Fields
Varsity Girls Softball State Tournament donation
PSD Wood Floor Drive
Soccer Program
Band Instrument - $3,200 for purchase of 16 instruments
Portage Youth Swimming

Tennis Courts