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    • Middle School Recent Grants
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  • Educator Awards
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  • Make a Donation
    • Annual Campaign

working for every school. every teacher. every student.

OUR MISSION: Developing community-wide private financial support for the Mequon-Thiensville School District and, through grants, helping to support continued excellence in education.
The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation recognizes the challenging budget conditions within our school district and is committed to filling financial gaps to ensure continued educational excellence for ALL students. Financial support from community members like you is critical to the success of our students and schools. Read more>>
We want to thank everyone who supported the Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation this past school year during our 25th Anniversary. Your financial support, donations, volunteer time, and participation in MTEF activities and events equip us to fill these gaps and ensure continued educational excellence for ALL MTSD students. Thank you!

Executive director transition announcement

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The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation (MTEF) announces that Executive Director Dani Melgaard will step down from her role on June 30, 2026. With deep gratitude for her leadership and dedication, we have officially begun the search for our next Executive Director.
 
Thanks to Dani’s early notice, the selected candidate will have the unique opportunity to work alongside her throughout a full fiscal year, gaining valuable insight and experience as part of a seamless transition.
 
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader who is passionate about community engagement and committed to advancing our mission: supporting every school, every teacher, every student.
 
Applications are now open. Click below to learn more and apply.
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Congratulations! 2025 Excellence in Education Award recipients

The annual MTEF Excellence in Education Awards are given to educators who demonstrate exemplary leadership in the preparation of students for continued academic advancement at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as in specialty areas. Winners receive a check for $1,000 from MTEF. Thanks to your participation in our Giveback Events, we once again awarded seven educators this year!
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Sam Puibello - Donges Bay Elementary 4th grade teacher, Beth Banner - Oriole Lane Elementary 4K teacher, Tina Rauch - Wilson Elementary K5 teacher, Jenny Meer - Lake Shore Middle School 7th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher, Suzy Dotzauer - Steffen Middle School 6th grade teacher, Wolfgang Recht - Homestead High School Math teacher, Amber Schmidt - Specialist - Steffen Middle School Social Emotional Coach
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Make A Donation Today - Your Gift Makes a Difference. With your financial support, we can do great things.
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  • Curriculum that makes exploration possible
  • The latest and greatest interactive technology
  • Cutting-edge STEM classes and curriculum enhancements 
  • Important resources for our teachers and staff to help our students grow
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THANK YOU!

The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation recently presented the Mequon-Thiensville School District with a grant awards check for $200,000. On behalf of our donors, we are honored to provide the district with grants that support our students and staff in the areas of curriculum, technology, and professional development.

Fundraising efforts are underway for grants that will be awarded for 2025-2026. Learn about our Annual Giving Campaign below.

THANK YOU TARTAN BASH SPONSORS!

Please join us in supporting these generous partners from our community.
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Thank you.
Your donation helps students succeed.
The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
  • About Us
    • Letter from the President
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Annual Report
    • 2022-23 Donors
    • 2022-23 Sponsors
  • Grants
    • Videos
    • Homestead High School Recent Grants
    • Middle School Recent Grants
    • Elementary School Recent Grants
  • Events
    • Givebacks
    • Trick-or-Trot 5k
    • Tartan Bash
  • Educator Awards
  • Support MTEF
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Sponsor
    • Join our team
  • Make a Donation
    • Annual Campaign