Honoring Murphysboro athletes, coaches, and teams who made a lasting impact on our school's sports legacy.
Celebrating graduates of Murphysboro High School who have achieved excellence in their careers and communities.
Providing funding to Murphysboro educators for classroom projects that enhance student learning.
Awarding financial support to graduating seniors as they pursue college, vocational training, or other educational goals.
Mission Statement
Education. Opportunity. Community.
The Murphysboro District 186 Education Foundation exists to enhance educational opportunities within our district. By receiving, administering, and distributing charitable funds, we are committed to supporting improvements in the quality of education and providing scholarships to empower our graduates in their academic journeys. Our mission is to foster an enriched learning environment, cultivate future successes, recognize accomplishments of past community members, and strengthen the bonds of our educational community.
OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Each sponsor plays a vital role in our success, and we value their ongoing partnership.
Amy Novara Murphy & Jim Murphy
Bally's Nail Salon
Bob Chambers & Cynthia Mill
Christine Heins, Attorney at Law
Dairy Queen, Brian Blaise
Drew Novara, Federated Insurance
Ed & Patty Thrallkill
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
Elwell & Associates Insurance, Mike Boese, Agent
Fager McGee
Farmers Insurance
Heartland Mechanical Contractors
Jackson County Farm Bureau
Jay & Gaye Youngman
JT Blankinship, Inc.
John & Donna Pugh
Kathy & Austin Riggio
Kevin Beavers
Modern Office Connections
Morgan & Guthman
Mr. & Mrs. Bert Ozburn
Dr. Mark Westphal
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Pierson
Murphysboro Apple Festival, Inc.
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce
Murphysboro Firefighters Local 3042
Murphysboro FOP Lodge 152
Ozburn Insurance
Paul Jacobs, State Rep. 115th District
Pee Vee Properties, LLC
Quality Qutz, LLC, Lee Hughes
Reed & Heller, LLC
Regions Bank
Scooter’s Coffee, Carbondale & Chester
State Senator Terri Bryant
Steve & Debbie Glodo
Sunflower Farms
The Cabinet Store
Williams-Richards, Ltd.