Mission
The Barron Area Education Foundation seeks to promote excellence in education using private revenues, focusing on support of the following objectives:
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To encourage outstanding academic achievement and provide enhanced learning opportunities to students.
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To encourage and increase local business, civic and private sector involvement within the schoools of the district and the Barron Area Education Foundation.
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To encourage creative and innovative educational programs.
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To support our Barron High School graduates, continue to reach their dreams by offering them the opportunity to apply for scholarships. Scholarships are for any post-secondary education such as short courses, training certifcation, technical college, universities, etc.
Impact
The Foundation facilitates growth and learning through several key financial support channels:
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Scholarships: Awarded to graduating seniors to assist with post-secondary education.
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Staff Grants: Awarded to educators to fund innovative projects that enhance the learning environment.
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Alumni Support: Financial awards provided to alumni who are continuing their higher education journey.
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Student Enrichment: Payment of fees for camps and clinics to support current students' extracurricular and leadership development.