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. 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!

Giveback Events

 Shop, dine & give 
Partner with local businesses that give back to MTEF. Just by shopping and dining like you normally do, you help fund grants that support excellence in education in all six MTSD schools.
Round Up for MTEF
Oct 1-31 | 6am-10pm
6111 W Mequon Rd, Mequon
Round up to the nearest dollar at any checkout, or leave a donation of any amount at a staffed checkout each time you shop. All October Round Ups will be donated to MTEF.

Select WISC MTEF or MARQ MTEF – both will give back to MTEF!
Fall Styling Event
Fri Oct 23 | 10am-7pm
5735 N Centerpark Way, Glendale
Trained Style Experts will help you find outfits you love while everyone enjoys sips, snacks, and time together at Bayshore Town Center.

​Be sure to mention MTEF at checkout, and 15% will go to MTEF!
Bucks vs. Cavaliers
Fri Jan 15 | 7pm game
Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
Be there when the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Cleveland Cavaliers! Tickets are just $50-$90 when you purchase through the MTEF link, and proceeds will benefit our students and schools.

CONGRATUlations to our 2026 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!
Front: Amelia Figg-Franzoi - Homestead Theater Teacher; Dawn Liker - Wilson 2nd Grade Teacher; Chris Heston - Steffen PLTW Teacher; Jennifer Paredes - Donges Bay 2nd Grade Teacher. Back: Katie Ott - MTEF President; Gabrielle Salfer - Oriole Lane 5th Grade Teacher; Heather Kasten - Lake Shore 6th Grade Teacher; Kaitlin Koch - Specialist (Lake Shore Special Education Teacher).
Make A Donation Today - Your Gift Makes a Difference. With your financial support, we can do great things.
  • 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

THANK YOU, Trick-or-Trot SPONSORS!

Please join us in supporting these generous partners from our community.

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thank you!

Thanks to your generous donations and participation in MTEF events, MTEF presented a $180,000 grant to the Mequon-Thiensville School District!

This funding will support curriculum, technology, and professional development across all six MTSD schools—including new elementary keyboarding resources, art and technology enhancements, STEM laptops, Project Lead the Way classroom upgrades, and more.
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We’re deeply grateful to the families, educators, students, and community partners who make these opportunities possible. Fundraising is already underway for 2027–28 grants. Learn more about our Annual Giving Campaign.