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Est. 1992

Here to Serve.
Hand-in-Hand with Kelso Schools.

We are dedicated to the belief that every student deserves the chance to soar. By uniting our community’s passion with our schools’ purpose, we create an environment where ambition is nurtured, barriers are broken, and every Hilander is empowered to build a future defined only by their dreams.

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Kelso Public School, Graduation Student
$
186,850
2025 Scholarships Awarded
TO
38
KHS 2025 Graduates
KPSF also Funds and Awards GRANTS for innovative K-12 educational activities that benefit a substantial segment of students. Since 1997 over $251,334 has been awarded to fund KPSF Grants within Kelso Public Schools in the following areas:
32%
Literacy
20%
Career &
Technical
Education
13%
Music & Art
11%
Teachers
9%
Health &
Physical Education
8%
Math & Science
7%
Special Education
WHAT WE DO

We have been serving Kelso students since 1991

In that time, the organization has given over a million dollars in student scholarships and grants to fund programs and activities in Kelso Public Schools.  This past year alone the Foundation provided over $160,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors and more than $16,000 in grants to fund programs at schools throughout the district.

The foundation now staffs an office at Kelso High School. Help from the foundation is available throughout the school year to assist  students, staff, and interested Hilanders with the process of applying for scholarships and grants, volunteering, donating or creating a scholarship.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO

Making a difference
of future generations

By providing scholarship funds, you enable deserving students to continue their education.

By contributing to the Kelso Public Schools Foundation, you help make grants available to Kelso School District staff and employees for innovative projects that impact student learning.

By providing opportunities for students, you can assist a student in becoming a contributing member of society.
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Invest today in the interest
of student success tomorrow

THE FACT

Your donation will help fill the financial gap
and support programs like these:

Elementary

Steam Coding Robots
Phonics Chip Kits
Jr. Scholastic Magazines

Middle School

Salmon Release Program
Herb Gardens Scholastic Scope Magazines

High School

Chrome Tablets for Leadership Hilander Literacy Center

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Legacy Merch

'83 Kelso Hilander Football Legacy Hat

As we honor his life and legacy, this campaign is dedicated to remembering Coach Ed with the same passion, respect, and integrity he gave to the sport and his community. His impact will continue to live on in every story shared, every life touched, and every game played in Kelso’s name.
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THE PODCAST

The Cowlitz Podcast Network

10/26/2024

Legends of Kelso: Inside the Hilander Hall of Fame Ep. 18

In this special episode recorded live at J Squared Barrel House, join Mary Beth Tack and Rick Davis as they unveil the groundbreaking Hilander Hall of Fame. Discover how this innovative digital democracy is transforming community recognition, learn about the incredible nominees spanning decades of Kelso excellence, and hear firsthand stories of the legends forged in our hometown.
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Rose Valley PTO Auction supports Kelso Public Schools Foundation

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ABOUT US

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Although completely separate from the Kelso Public Schools, the Foundation works hand-in-hand with the district to help students succeed.
360 501-1835
rick@hilanders.org
P.O. Box 344 Kelso WA 98626
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The early heroes of Chris McCoy's life: Great Uncle Kirby McCoy (1952-2010) and his older brother and Chris' Grandpa Jack McCoy (1936-2014)