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Quick Facts

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The Belton Educational Foundation works to provide support to the Belton School District students, teachers, and families. We encourage students and teachers to strive to excel and be innovative through our many programs, scholarships, and grants. We meet students' basic needs through nutrition assistance and mental health services. We work with local businesses, community members, and alumni to bridge the gap that public school funding leaves between public education and excellence.

OVER $232K Given yearly to support Belton Schools
$57,966 In Teacher Grants Awarded Last Year
$32K In Student Scholarships Annually
OVER $50K In Mental Health Support Grants

400 Children Given Weekend Food Weekly
155 Shoes for Belton Children
100% Support of Belton Children
5 Pirate Pantries In Belton Schools

100% of Donations stay in Belton
70% of Expenses go to Programs
7% Of Expenses on Administrative costs
22% of Expenses go to Fundraising

Programs

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The Belton Educational Foundation supports the Belton School District through:

Mental Health programs
Scholarships for College and Trade Schools
Tuition Assistance for BHS Students
Nutritional and Basic Needs Assistance (Pirate Pantries) for students
Grants for Teachers and Schools

Pirate Pantries

BEF provides weekend food for BSD students through our Pirate Pantry and BackSnack programs. Our Pirate Pantries also provide new shoes, socks, clothing, hygiene items, coats, hats, gloves and more.
Roughly 400 students benefit from our Pirate Pantry programs regularly.
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Teacher Grants

BEF Teacher Grants promote innovation in our schools by providing funding for innovative teacher-led projects. BEF also offers grants for teachers who are new to the district (to help them get their classrooms ready), mini grants, and the annual Ferguson Excellence in Teaching Award Grant.

Mental Health

BEF writes and manages an annual grant that provides licensed therapists in every Belton school. This program helps to remove barriers to quality mental health care for our children.
BEF partners in supporting youth mental health through the You Matter Belton Initiative.

Student Scholarships and Educational Enrichment

BEF offers over $14,000 in scholarships to the graduating classes of BHS each year.
We provide tuition assistance to students who need a hand in paying college tuition costs for dual credit classes and for student leadership opportunities.

Alumni

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BEF works to keep BHS Alumni connected to our schools and to each other.

We operate the BHS Hall of Fame award ceremony and selection process each year.

Alumni Weekend

Whether you graduated last year or 50 years ago, Belton grads are proud ‘Pirates for Life’ and we invite you to stay connected!
We can help you share information, reconnect with your classmates, and keep up-to-date about alumni events.

Nominate Someone for the Hall of Fame

Please thoroughly complete all information on this form. Starred items (*) are required for submission. Please provide detailed and complete information about the nominee and his/her accomplishments. We encourage you to provide attachments including a biography, resume, media information documenting accomplishments and awards, etc.
Deliver this completed nomination form to the Belton Educational Foundation via mail or email, or you can drop it by our office. The Belton Educational Foundation office is typically open between 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Please call ahead (816-348-1150) to ensure that someone will be here to meet with you.

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Thanking all of our 2025 Pirate Foundation Sponsors!

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Thanking all of our 2025 Pirate Foundation Sponsors!

Unveiling the brand new Belton High School Hall of Fame wall!

Announcing the 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees!

What an unforgettable evening at the BEF Annual Gala!

The BEF Gala Online Auction is OPEN! Bid NOW - Over 115 Awesome items!! (opens in new window/tab)

Are you ready for the 2025 Boots & Bling BEF Gala?!?

Saddle up for an evening of Sparkle and Supporting children & education

Get involved by purchasing your ticket and/or bidding on items in our Online Auction. The online auction is open NOW through 9:00pm on Sept 6th.

Take a look at our latest newsletter for the details and links!

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