Make A Donation

$2,500 – $4,999

Key Recognition & Benefits:
Recognition as the​​ Presenting Sponsor​​ for one of​ our signature events of the year, plus all benefits​ listed above.​

*Green and Gold Champion level and above may designate support toward specific impact​ areas, including Star Grants, Student Scholarships, or Endowment Growth.​

Key Recognition & Benefits:
A permanent Legacy Leaf added to the Great Tree​ of Learning at GlenOak High School, providing a​ ​lasting testament to your commitment, plus all​ benefits listed above.​

*Green and Gold Champion level and above may designate support toward specific impact​ areas, including Star Grants, Student Scholarships, or Endowment Growth.​

Over the years, the Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association has provided over $100,000 in “Star Grants” to various staff throughout Plain Local for programming that was outside of the district’s normal operating budget. From STEM projects and field trips to more hands-on opportunities and more, we want to help our students receive the best educational experiences. You can also learn about becoming a Star Grant Community Partner!

Abbey Foltz, a 1999 GlenOak graduate, lost her courageous battle to cancer in August 2000. Abbey’s parents and family, all of whom were also Plain Local graduates, have established this $500 scholarship for GlenOak students to commemorate Abbey’s love for music and to honor her memory.

Awarding $500 scholarships each year, the PLSAA / Drenta Family Scholarship was established to award GlenOak High School graduating seniors who are the child, or grandchild, of any member of the Plain Local Schools Alumni Association. The scholarship honors Vic and Darlene Drenta, whom are both alumni and career educators of the Plain Local School District.

Dedicated to a former Plain Local Superintendent and educator, the $1,000 Bill Mease Memorial Scholarship honors the man who strived to improve the educational opportunities of thousands of children in this community.

Bryce Winkler and several other young alumni have come together to create the Brocathalon and compete to be the Ultimate Male. Along with the annual event, they also created the $500 Brocathlete Scholarship.

This $1,000 scholarship is in memory of Florence Barr. She was not only an outstanding female athlete, but also a revered educator in the Plain Local School District.

This $1,000 scholarship was established in memory of Jim Hillibish, who worked for the Canton Repository for parts of five decades, writing stories, feature and entertainment articles, editorials, and general interest commentaries, as well as columns on gardening, cooking, and computers. At Glenwood High School, he studied journalism and became the Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper, The Eagle’s View, his senior year.

Jon grew up in Plain Township and loved his high school years playing basketball at Glenwood High School. In addition, he and Barb met at Glenwood, married in 1965, and lived in Plain Township until 2006. Both of their children graduated from GlenOak. At age 15, Jon began working in the family business, VeeGee Enterprise Corporation, and he eventually became president of the company.

Tydin Miller, a 2005 graduate of GlenOak High School, embraced the many challenges she faced. Tydin’s family and friends have established this $500 scholarship to celebrate the life of a young woman who helped others, worked so hard and never gave up.

Sydney was a 2018 graduate of GlenOak High School, and a student at the University of Mount Union. She was a very active student, majoring in biology, French and playing on the women’s soccer team. The Glenoak High School National Honor Society and Student Council have created this $1,000 scholarship from the proceeds of a Winter Wonderland Semi-Formal Dance that took place on January 5th for all GlenOak High School students.

An educator for more than 30 years in Plain Local, Pete Cazantzes dedicated his life to improving the lives of those around him. He demanded the most out of his students and gave selflessly of himself to his community. The Cazantzes family and friends have established this memorial scholarship to recognize a Plain Local graduating senior who has shown a dedication to his or her community and exemplifies good character. There is no minimum GPA requirement; rather the scholarship focuses on character, community service and the spirit exhibited in the required essay.

This $500 scholarship was established by Plain Township Trustee Scott Haws upon his election to office on his promise to give back to the community. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, demonstrated excellence in academics and at least three of four areas of athletics, leadership, the fine arts and community service. Preference is given to graduates planning to attend Kent State University or Walsh University.

This $500 scholarship is established by the GlenOak Soccer Booster Club. The goal is to provide a scholarship to two deserving GlenOak High School seniors (one boy and one girl) on a GlenOak soccer team.