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Congratulations to our 2026 Golden Apple Award Winners!

This past week, we surprised the 2026 Mario & Alma Pastega Golden Apple Award winners. Golden Apple recipient families, Corvallis School District staff and students, and Corvallis Public Schools Foundation Trustees and Staff, and the Pastega Family were all there to help us celebrate these outstanding educators.

Now in its 30th year, the Golden Apples are a cherished school district tradition. We look forward to sharing each winner’s story in the coming months through our newsletter and social media. For now, click on their names to view their full announcements, including surprise photos and excerpts from their nominations.



Jared Callis

Math and Electives teacher at Cheldelin Middle School

Mandy Hunter

First Grade Teacher at Bessie Coleman Elementary

Leslie Griffin

Language Arts Teacher at Corvallis High School

Maria Ponce

Office Assistant at Linus Pauling Middle School

Test Your Knowledge, Support Local Schools

We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Trivia Night: Education Edition, presented by Toyota of Corvallis! Join us Wednesday, April 22nd, at Trysting Tree Golf Club for an evening of brain-teasing fun, local drinks, and tasty bites... all while supporting Corvallis schools.

Doors open at 6:15 PM, and trivia kicks off at 7 PM. Teams can be up to four people. Take advantage of early bird pricing through March 31st and save $50 on team registration.

All funds go directly to grants that support students and educators, so sign up your team today and help spread the word!

Join Our Board of Trustees & Make a Difference

The Corvallis Public Schools Foundation is seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Trustees, now or in the future. If you’re interested, we invite you to apply by April 15th.

Trustees help guide our mission to expand educational opportunities for all Corvallis students. Applicants will have an opportunity to meet with our Executive Director and other Trustees to learn more about CPSF and Board service. Final applicants will be selected based on Board needs and approved in June, with service beginning in August.

Learn more and apply on our website, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

CPSF Scholarships Close April 1st

Do you know any graduating seniors from Corvallis School District high schools? Now is their chance to fund their post-high-school plans! CPSF’s scholarships, made possible by generous local donors, are open!

Applications are due April 1st at 11:59 p.m. and require a personal essay, one letter of recommendation, and a transcript.

Some scholarships may have additional requirements, so review each carefully.

Questions? Email admin@cpsfoundation.org.

Know someone graduating? Help spread the word! Don’t let them miss this opportunity to support their future.

Your gift provides essential resources, enriching opportunities, and vital support for our students. Join us in making a lasting impact—because every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.