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Learn how we support students and educators through through grants and awards that prioritize educational access, learning enrichment, and academic support, and celebrate excellence

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IMAGINE Grants

Fueling innovation and enhancing students' experience in the classroom and beyond

Youth Empowerment and Action Grants

Empowering student voice by funding their ideas to drive positive change in their schools and community

Summer Program Grants

Supporting academic interventions that help students find success and stay on track to graduate

Special Project Grants

Responding to emerging needs and transformative opportunities

Golden Apple Awards

Honoring outstanding educators

Green Apple Awards

Recognizing sustainability champions

Stellar Service Award

Celebrating a legacy of service

Scholarships

Helping students launch their post-high school dreams

Discover meaningful ways to support students, schools, and lasting educational impact

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Golden Apple Awards

In 1996, Mario Pastega established the Golden Apple Awards to recognize exceptional Corvallis School District educators.

Deadline: January 15th
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Great teachers inspire us to pursue our dreams.

Nominations open November 15

Each year the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation awards four Mario and Alma Pastega Golden Apple Awards to three teachers and one classified staff person. Golden Apple Award winners receive a monetary gift, a golden apple bell, and a professional portrait by the Ball Studio.

School district employees may nominate their colleagues each year by January 15. Selections are made by the Superintendent District’s Executive Team and awards are announced in the spring.

Past Winners

2025

Jen Kreta

Kristina Stone

Chris Thornburgh

Maria Ortiz

2024

Malia Hee

Dan Reynolds

Kathleen Smith

Ty Smith

2023

Leigh-Ann Russell

Jenny Smith

David Abrams

Liz Wieland

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