Monona Grove Education Foundation

Monona Grove Education Foundation The Foundation provides scholarships and grants, in addition to funding special projects.

Grants fund special class projects, allow for staff development, and provide special assistance to students and school programs.

Caps off to our MGHS & MG21 graduates! Today, we proudly welcome you as alumni. The future is yours! We can't wait to se...
06/04/2026

Caps off to our MGHS & MG21 graduates! Today, we proudly welcome you as alumni. The future is yours! We can't wait to see what you do next. 🎓✨🎉

05/29/2026

2026 Liam McCarty Memorial Music Scholarship Recipient, Mackenzi Johnson.

Liam McCarty Memorial Music Scholarship Liam McCarty attended the Monona Grove School District from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating in 2014. He was very involved in the MG music department, taking part in orchestra, band, choir, the musical, show band, and any musical venture he was asked to partake in. As an adult he continued his love for the arts by working at Encore Studios in Madison (a theatre program for people with disabilities), playing and recording with his band the Goat Wizard, and starting to work seriously at songwriting and sound engineering. He died accidentally in his sleep on October 18, 2023, age 27. Liam's scholarship, the Liam McCarty Memorial Music Scholarship, is an arts award for a Monona Grove High School music student who plans to pursue some sort of post-secondary studies in music.

Mackenzi has been involved in the high school musical and show choir, where she has been a Dance Captain and Lead Singer. Mackenzi explains that the experience and sense of community that music can create is unmatched. Her positive experience in the music department at Monona Grove has strengthened the desire to inspire others, to teach, and to pass on the gift of music and lessons of resilience. She hopes to share the joy and empowerment that comes from musical expression, and help students find their voices. We are delighted to recognize Mackenzie with this year's Liam McCarty Memorial Music Scholarship.

Congratulations Mackenzie!

2026 Patti McGinnis Scholarship Recipient, Adelia LunaThe Patti McGinnis Memorial Scholarship was established in her hon...
05/29/2026

2026 Patti McGinnis Scholarship Recipient, Adelia Luna

The Patti McGinnis Memorial Scholarship was established in her honor after her passing in August of 2021. Patti was a highly respected and well loved Monona Grove School District educator for her entire career. As a middle school teacher for 27 years and administrator for 9, Patti enriched countless lives thanks to her leadership, dedication, and love of students, families and colleagues. Patti was truly an extraordinary educator. Her scholarship is to provide financial support for students pursuing a degree in education.

Adelia will be attending UW Whitewater to study music Education.

2026 Gordon & Janet McChesney Scholarship Recipient, Caleb GrantThe Gordon & Janet McChesney Scholarship was established...
05/29/2026

2026 Gordon & Janet McChesney Scholarship Recipient, Caleb Grant

The Gordon & Janet McChesney Scholarship was established in 2018 to commemorate the extensive time they spent at Monona Grove High School and in the city of Monona. Gordon arrived at Monona Grove High School in 1958 after graduating from UW-Whitewater with a degree in Business Education and Finance. He taught in the classroom, then became Vocational Education Coordinator, then moved on to be the Assistant Principal, and in 1978 became High School Principal. He retired from that position in 1995. He and Janet were Monona residents from 1963 until 2006 and still have many ties to the community.

The Gordon & Janet McChesney Scholarship is awarded each year by the Monona Grove Education Foundation, to honor the legacy of Mr. McChesney as an educator. One of his core beliefs was that students should try many different extracurricular activities—for the experience, the growth, and the connections they bring.

Caleb participated and rose to leadership roles in a variety of extracurricular activities at Monona Grove. His involvement in Model UN through all four years led to many competitive awards. As a musician, he performed with Jazz Band, Show Band, and Pep Band, as well as serving as a teaching assistant for middle school band and orchestra classes during summer school. Caleb also participated in Dungeons and Dragons club for all four years and served as Vice President of Clash Royale. He also participated in Key Club as well as Ski and Snowboarding Club. In recognition for the connections he had made throughout his involvement at Monona Grove, we are delighted to honor him with this year's McChesney scholarship. Congratulations Caleb!

Pictured with MGEF Secretary, Mary O'Connor

2026 Wilma (Johnson) Bernards Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Hayden TrueThe Wilma Bernards Memorial Scholarship is in m...
05/29/2026

2026 Wilma (Johnson) Bernards Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Hayden True

The Wilma Bernards Memorial Scholarship is in memory of the 1961 MG Graduate Wilma (Johnson) Bernards who died in 2015. Wilma has 3 of her grandchildren that are attending MG or have graduated from Monona Grove Schools. The scholarship is available for any student attending additional schooling beyond high school (1, 2 or 4 year program) and for those of good character.

Hayden demonstrated a positive work ethic and good character throughout all four years at Monona Grove. Hayden was in the Varsity show choir for four years and served as dance captain of the JV show choir. In addition, Hayden was in the high school musical, drama club, environmental club, and Spanish Club, and worked several part-time jobs in the community. We are pleased to recognize all of these efforts and wish Hayden all the best in pursuing a future career in Environmental Science Law and Policy. Congratulations Hayden!

Pictured with MGEF Board Member, Sandy Homburg

2026 Ann Ahearn Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Recipient, Maryn NguyenThe Ann Ahearn Commitment to Dive...
05/29/2026

2026 Ann Ahearn Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Recipient, Maryn Nguyen

The Ann Ahearn Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship is in memory of Ann Ahearn who died in 2020. Ann was a tireless advocate for social justice and racial equity in the Monona Grove School District. Along with a small group of other parents, she worked to raise cultural awareness and break down barriers in our community. Her efforts included raising money and directing it to causes that would help bring equality to students of color. This scholarship is one of those efforts. Eligible students must demonstrate significant community engagement and inclusion efforts throughout their time in high school. Applicants should come from a diverse background, display a passion for education and learning, demonstrate leadership skills, kindness, courage, and respect. The scholarship is awarded for up to four years as long as the student is enrolled in a post-secondary education school of some sort.

Pictured with Jim Ahearn

2026 Raymond & Carol Krizmanic Education Scholarship Recipient, Jackson IdaThe Raymond and Carol Krizmanic Education Sch...
05/29/2026

2026 Raymond & Carol Krizmanic Education Scholarship Recipient, Jackson Ida

The Raymond and Carol Krizmanic Education Scholarship was created to help support graduates pursuing a degree in the field of education. Raymond taught at Monona Grove High School for 33 years while Carol taught in elementary schools in Madison for 25 years. Both had rewarding careers and enjoyed their time with students. They hope this scholarship helps a graduate have the same wonderful experience.

Jackson says AP History was his favorite class ever, and inspired him to think seriously about teaching history. Jackson has volunteer experience in teaching and outreach roles, such as serving as a counselor in the Jumpstart program, volunteering in the first grade classroom at St Dennis, and helping at various community events including DECA family day. While at Monona Grove, Jackson was a captain of the Cross Country team, earned Varsity letters in Track and in Cross Country, and also participated in Model UN, Dungeons and Dragons club, AV club, and Spanish Club. Congratulations Jackson!

Pictured with MGEF Board Member, Maggie Jakubczak

2026 Kent Evenstad Memorial Teachers Scholarship Recipient, Nyasia LewisKent Evenstad Memorial Teacher’s Scholarship. St...
05/29/2026

2026 Kent Evenstad Memorial Teachers Scholarship Recipient, Nyasia Lewis

Kent Evenstad Memorial Teacher’s Scholarship. Students pursuing secondary education in the field of education in math or technology related disciplines. Preferably an athletic letter recipient and a class (formal or informal) leader. Evenstad was a math and computer science teacher at Monona Grove High School from 1960 to 1994. He accepted a National Science Foundation Scholarship to study computer science at the University of Southern California during the summer of 1965, which allowed him to develop one of the first high school computer science curricula in the U.S. at Monona Grove. Evenstad also coached freshman football, JV boy’s basketball and Varsity girl’s basketball during his tenure with the MGSD.

Pictured with Dan Zweifel

2026 Glenn D. McNaughton Teaching Scholarship Recipient, Madelyn Norgord.The Glenn D. McNaughton Memorial Scholarship is...
05/29/2026

2026 Glenn D. McNaughton Teaching Scholarship Recipient, Madelyn Norgord.

The Glenn D. McNaughton Memorial Scholarship is given to a student with good character who will be attending a two- or four-year institution in pursuit of a degree in teaching, preferably mathematics. The scholarship is given in memory of Mr. McNaughton, who was more than an extraordinary math teacher. He was a kind and patient human who taught the importance of learning. He was as passionate about math as he was about the success of his students. This scholarship is given to help that passion live on in others.

Madelyn loves solving equations and discovering new things about the world, and intends to become a math teacher. She has a passion for math and science and plans to pursue these topics in college, with the hope of giving back to her community through working as a teacher. At Monona Grove, Madelyn was involved in Model UN, Key Club, Spanish Club, FCCLA, track team, and varsity tennis. Congratulations Madelyn!

Pictured with Lance McNaughton

We are pleased to celebrate two recipients of the 2026 Tygum Building Trades Scholarships: Tygum Building Trades scholar...
05/29/2026

We are pleased to celebrate two recipients of the 2026 Tygum Building Trades Scholarships:

Tygum Building Trades scholarship: Carpenter Phil Tygum and his wife established a scholarship for high school seniors who are pursuing a career in the building trades. Between upkeep for existing structures and the need for new construction, the Tygums believe that the industry needs competent workers in all areas of the building trades.

Erik Wollin participated in youth apprenticeship this year. He has wanted to do this work for a long time and will start his adult apprenticeship upon graduation. Good luck to Erik on his road to becoming a journeyman electrician.

Brady Femrite has been a two year participant in youth apprenticeship working with Hill Electric. Next year Brady will start his adult apprenticeship. Good luck to Brady as he begins working towards becoming a journeyman electrician.

Pictured with Mary Tygum

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