More Than $40,000 Invested in Innovative Teaching Across the District At Toledo Public Schools, innovation begins in the classroom. Thanks to more than $40,000 in Creative Impact Grants—and additional Career Tech funding supported by Fifth Third Bank—TPS educators have been able to bring bold, hands-on learning experiences to life this year. These grants empower teachers
The Toledo Public Schools Foundation is honored to announce an extraordinary $1 million gift from Dr. Tom and Betsy Brady to support the creation of the Brady Educator & Social Services Academy, opening at the TPS Scott Park Campus in the 2026–27 school year. This generous investment in the future of education will provide students
The Toledo Public Schools Foundation is thrilled to welcome Brandon Stephens to our Board of Directors. Brandon brings a wealth of experience and a deep personal commitment to equity in education and opportunity. A proud product of public schools in Detroit, Brandon understands firsthand the importance of strong public education in shaping lives and communities.
Since 1931, DeVilbiss High School has been a cornerstone of education and community in West Toledo. While the building is no longer a traditional high school, its spirit lives on at the DeVilbiss Campus of Innovation, now home to the Toledo Pre-Med and Health Science Academy and the Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering—two of TPS’s
It was a great day at the ballpark on October 23rd, 2024, as the Fifth Third Foundation awarded The Toledo Public Schools Foundation $10,000 grant to support our Career Tech Impact Grant program. Dr. Romules Durant, TPS superintendent, said the funds will help the organization continue to fund its workforce development and career tech programs
Dr. Durant won the 2024 Urban Educator of the Year at the Council of the Great City Schools’ 68th Annual Fall Conference in Dallas on October 18th, 2024. The conference, "Leading Innovation & Transformation, We Do Urban Education," brought together big-city school educators to share and exchange ideas and strategies for shaping the future of
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we raised an amazing $87,500 at the 1849 Open, helping us continue to provide vital resources for Toledo Public School students to thrive and succeed. The 1849 Open is an annual fundraising event that brings together golf enthusiasts, community members, and businesses for a day of friendly
We are thrilled to welcome three new board members to the Toledo Public School Foundation: Dave Dorner, ‘81 Woodward High School, Board Treasurer, Executive VP, IN2GREAT Jana Plageman Gessner, ‘84 Rogers High School, Global Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety, PepsiCo Lisa Tremp Urrutia, ‘83 Bowsher High School, Senior Client Executive, Oswald Companies Their diverse
Supporting the Toledo Public Schools Foundation has never been easier. When you shop at Kroger and use your Plus Card, Kroger will donate a percentage of your purchase to TPSF based on your qualifying shopping totals and does not take away any Kroger Plus points you accumulate. This is a free and easy way to
Monday, June 3rd, 2024 was an amazing day on the golf course as Toledo Refining Company (PBF Energy) hosted their annual charity golf outing at Toledo Country Club to benefit Toledo Public Schools and TPS Foundation. The TPS Foundation champions quality education for Toledo’s youth, ensuring they have the necessary resources to succeed. Our mission
