$58,367 in Teacher Grants Awarded

The foundation proudly funded $58,367 in Teacher Grants for the 2022-23 school year with partnerships from the Minnetonka Alumni Association and the Draayer Youth Citizenship Fund.  These 41 unique grants provide innovative educational experiences to students in all 6 Elementary Schools, both East and West Middle Schools, Minnetonka High School, the VANTAGE Program and Tonka Online. 

Thank You to everyone that participated in
TEA for TONKA!

  Thanks to your voting & generosity, $750 was awarded to the Foundation!

Thank you for giving to the max!

Total raised: $5,735

Give to the Max Day was a wonderful success!  Your generosity will support the Teacher Grant Program and make a difference for our students.  You can still multiply the impact of your gift through a match from your employer.  Follow this link to search and submit a matching request from your employer.  

Get Involved!

• Signup or Volunteer *
• Donate *
• Become a Partner
• Encourage your teachers to apply for Teacher Grant funds
• Attend or donate an auction item to Dream Makers
• Become a monthly donor with a corporate match

Dream Makers 2021 WAS A SUCCESS!

Tour of Tables...At Home!

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The annual Fall Fundraiser, Tour of Tables, will be held virtually this year on Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm.  Register to view & shop the Virtual Boutique HERE.

August 10, 2021

The Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Jill Howe as the organization’s new Executive Director.  She will play an integral role in helping to lead the Foundation in increasing community impact, consistent with its mission and vision. 

Jill earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Iowa, where she first cultivated her passion for working with others to produce successful community events. She subsequently worked in commercial lending and value-based investing, and has experienced the best-in-class education that our district offers as the parent of four Minnetonka Public Schools students.  As Foundation Administrator, she helped guide the organization through the challenges of 2020.

Jill serves as a member of the Minnetonka Public Schools Citizens Finance Advisory Committee, and volunteers with the Women’s Ministry at Wooddale Church.  She has continued to use her event planning skills, helping organize events such as the Tonka Turkey Trot, the Minnetonka High School Cheerleading Team’s “Tonka Freeze” event, and the Minnetonka Choir’s “Jingle and Mingle” event.  Jill is excited about this new opportunity and strongly believes that good communication, collaboration, efficiency, and engagement are the keys to advancing innovation within our District and providing students with opportunities to grow their minds and maximize their potential. 

When she is not working, you can find her traveling to visit her 3 college students, spending time with family and friends, or outside enjoying the lakes and trails. 

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2021 - May 3rd - May 7th

Let your teacher know they are a STAR by sending them a personalized Star Gram from the Foundation

Order a “You’re A Star” card from April 28th through May 7th and the Foundation will send it on your behalf with a personalized message. 

Donations start at $5.00

Buy a You're a Star Card

Teacher Grant Recipients Honored Virtually

This Spring, in lieu of our traditional Teacher Grant Recipient Reception, we've done the next best thing by honoring all recipient teachers with a virtual presentation!

April 17, 2020

Hope Is An Anchor

With Week 2 of eLearning coming to a close let's come together as a Minnetonka Community with a fun, creative & relaxing activity for students & adults!  Local designer Lisa Valley has created custom coloring pages just for us...

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Click to download any (or all) of the above pages & let your inner artist shine!  Post on or message our Facebook page to be included in our upcoming Digital Gallery.