Our Programs
Investing in Opportunity
At the Mapleton Education Foundation, we believe every investment has the power to open a door, spark a new idea, or inspire a brighter future. By partnering with educators, schools, donors, and our community, we help expand opportunities that enrich learning, remove barriers, and empower students to thrive.
A college visit that turns hope into a plan.
A teacher's idea that transforms a classroom.
A backpack filled with confidence for the first day of school.
A scholarship that opens the door to the next chapter.
Every program we support tells a story of generosity, partnership, and possibility.
Because a teacher imagined something more.
Because a donor chose to give.
Because a community came together.
Because Opportunity Changes Lives.
Explore the programs we're proud to support and discover how your generosity helps invest in opportunities that make a lasting difference for Mapleton students.
Improving Access to Post-Secondary Education
Opening Doors. Changing Futures.
Opportunity grows through generosity.
Every scholarship begins with someone who chooses to invest in another person's future. Through the generosity of donors, scholarship partners, Adams County, and our community, Mapleton graduates are able to pursue college, technical education, apprenticeships, and career training with greater confidence and possibility.
The Mapleton Education Foundation is proud to steward those investments, helping connect generosity with opportunities that continue to grow for years to come.
In 2026, nearly 80 students received more than $500,000 in scholarship support.
Because Opportunity Changes Lives.
Encouraging Creativity & Innovation in the Classroom
Fueling Innovation. Inspiring Learning.
Every day, Mapleton educators imagine new ways to engage students, spark curiosity, and bring learning to life. The Marchi Mini Grant Program helps turn those ideas into experiences that inspire exploration, creativity, and discovery.
Made possible through the generosity of our donors and community partners, Marchi Mini Grants provide up to $1,500 for individual educators and $3,000 for collaborative teams. Many teachers also combine these grants with DonorsChoose, expanding the opportunities they can create for their students.
Every grant is an investment in the creativity of our educators and the limitless potential of the students they serve.
Because Opportunity Changes Lives.
Helping Students Participate in District Activities & Programs
Expanding Horizons. Inspiring Futures.
Some opportunities do more than create a memory. They change the way a student sees the world.
A leadership conference.
A national competition.
An academic experience that introduces a new idea, a new place, or a future a student may never have imagined.
Through the generosity of our community, the Student Opportunity Fund helps students say yes to experiences that broaden perspectives and inspire what's next.
Because when students discover what's possible, they begin to imagine new possibilities.
Backpack Distribution
A Fresh Start.
Opportunity grows through generosity.
The first day of school marks the beginning of a new year filled with new teachers, new friendships, and new opportunities.
Each fall, our community comes together to help Mapleton students begin the school year prepared and confident. Through partnerships with A Precious Child, HCA HealthONE, generous donors, volunteers, local businesses, and community organizations, hundreds of backpacks and school supplies find their way into the hands of students across the district.
This year, families were invited to choose the backpack that felt just right for their child, transforming a backpack giveaway into a celebration of a new school year and the opportunities it brings.
In 2026, more than 650 students started the school year with a new backpack, essential school supplies, and the excitement of a fresh beginning.
Because every new school year is filled with opportunities waiting to be discovered.
Mapleton Holiday Shop
Where Generosity Meets Joy.
Each December, something special happens in Mapleton.
Through the partnership of Mapleton's Integrated Services team, A Precious Child, generous donors, volunteers, and community partners, a space is transformed into a Holiday Shop where parents and caregivers can choose gifts for their children, pick up winter essentials, and enjoy the season together.
It's a place filled with excitement as children discover holiday crafts, parents find just the right gift, and neighbors come together to make the season a little brighter.
In 2026, more than 450 gifts found their way home with Mapleton families.
Because generosity has a way of bringing people together.
Supporting District Priority Programs
Priority Programs
Expanding Horizons. Inspiring Discovery.
School buses pull away from Mapleton schools carrying more than students.
They're carrying future scientists to museums.
Future musicians to the symphony.
Future engineers to innovation centers.
Future leaders onto college campuses.
Through the generosity of our community, these experiences become part of a student's story long before graduation.
This year's Gala, Because..., will help create even more opportunities for Mapleton students to explore the world beyond their classroom.
Because every new experience expands what's possible.
Field trips and enrichment programs open doors to curiosity and wonder—moments that stay with students long after the school day ends.
