2020 – 2021 APEF Grant Recipients

In the midst of a pandemic and navigating the sometimes tumultuous waters of distance learning, it is particularly sweet to be able to award grants to teachers and schools within the Austin Public School District #492. This year, we have had the privilege of receiving funds from the Hirsch Family Foundation. This allows us to

2019 Distinguished Alumni

The Austin High School Alumni and Friends Association, along with Austin High School, would like to announce the 2019 recipients of its Distinguished Alumni Award.  This award recognizes graduates of Austin High School for outstanding achievements and contributions to society following graduation. It also promotes positive role models for currently enrolled students in Austin School District #492. The

Interested in Joining the Board?

It is a balmy summer…. err… fall morning in September and the kids have been back to school for a couple weeks now. As everyone is getting back into their school year routines, so is the Austin Public Education Foundation. We are actively seeking a new member of the foundation board. Board members can expect

Thank you, 2019 Packer Classic Sponsors

Earlier this week, we wrapped up our 22nd annual Packer Classic Golf Fundraiser. It was a hot but breezy day, making it an enjoyable afternoon of golf at the Austin Country Club. We want to extend our gratitude for our sponsors and golfers, particularly for their support of the Austin Public Education Foundation Grants. Each

Sign up for this year’s Packer Classic

The 2019 Packer Classic is open for registration. July 15th, 2019 – Austin Country Club 11:00 AM – Registration opens 11:10 AM – Putting contest begins 11:30 AM – Lunch at your leisure 12:30 PM – Shotgun start 5:30 PM – Light meal, awards presentation Download the registration form below to sign up. Get a

2019-2020 Educational Grant Recipients

We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of our 2019-2020 educational grants. These teachers and coaches wrote grants requesting funds for the projects and materials described below: Austin High School Project Grant Writers Approved 9th Grade Reader’s Workshop Libraries Levon Larson, Emily Hovland, & Leslie Leffers $2,000.00 Coding in Math Stations Josephine Winter $931.68

2019 Eberhart Poetry Contest Winners

This annual event is in partnership with the Friends of the Austin Public Library, Austin Public Education Foundation, and the Historic Hormel Home. Congratulations to the following prize-winning poets from the 2019 Eberhart Poetry Contest: Carter McRae, Kindergarten – Woodson Kindergarten Center Ayden Keefe, grade 3 – Banfield Elementary School Sawyer Loucks, grade 2 –