Peely's Spring School Supply Drive
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30 | Albany Public Schools Foundation, 2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE Room #10, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
Spring School Supply Drive for Peely’s Teacher Supply House!
April 1-30
Help Our Students Finish the School Year Strong!
Throughout the month of April, purchase school supplies for Peely’s Teacher Supply House to help our students finish the year strong! We need your help to restock our shelves with school and classroom supplies of all kinds.
You can shop our wishlists online at Amazon, Walmart, and Target to easily purchase and ship supplies directly to the APSF.
Visit our website at albanypsf.org to see all needed supplies and learn more.
SUPPLY DROPSITES

Albany Public Schools Foundation Office – 2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE, Room #10, Albany, OR 97322
Oregon State Credit Union, North Albany Branch – 625 NW Hickory St, Albany, OR 97321
Willamette Valley Bank – 1970 SE 14th Ave, Albany, OR 97322
People’s Bank – 333 SE Lyon St SE, Albany, OR 97321
Selco Community Credit Union – 1823 14th Ave SE, Albany, OR 97322
Mid-Willamette Family YMCA – 3201 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, OR 97321
Riverfront Community Center – 489 NW Water Ave, Albany, OR 97321

MOST NEEDED SUPPLIES

Disinfecting Wipes
Hand sanitizer (8oz+)
Tissues
Dry Erase Markers/Erasers
Black & Colored Sharpies
Post-It Notes
Highlighters
Glue sticks
Pink & Pencil top erasers
Other basic school supplies

See all donation needs here: https://albanypsf.org/what-we-do/resource-center/donations/

Bottle Drop Earth Week Give
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-26 | OR
Bottle Drop Earth Week Give 2026
APRIL 15-26
FILL UP AN APSF BLUE BAG
Fill up and drop off a blue APSF Bottle Drop bag at any Bottle Drop location.

We also take direct can donations at our office!

DONATE ONLINE
Donate to the APSF (and any other participating nonprofit organization) through your Green Bag Account

bottledrop.com/fundraiser/albany-public-schools-foundation/

THE APSF GETS A 20% MATCH
For all donations given to the APSF through Bottle Drop from April 15-26, Bottle Drop will give us a 20% match!
Blue Bags are FREE!
Call us at 541-979-2773 or email marketing@albanypsf.org to schedule pickup.
Pick up APSF blue bags (or drop off your cans directly) at our office
Our office is located at Clover Ridge Elementary School:
2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE
Room #10
Albany, OR 97322

iSwim for Kids 2026
2026-04-25 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave SE, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
Join us for our next iSwim for Kids event on Saturday, April 25th, 2026!
This is a FREE event – but if participating students raise $40 or more, they get a T-shirt!
Each year, the Foundation hosts an iSwim for Kids event. Students obtain pledges for this event and swim at Albany Community Pool.
Half of the proceeds raised (after expenses) in the iSwim for Kids event go directly back to the schools of the swimmers. The other half of the funds are distributed through our classroom grants program. These grants help enhance education opportunities for students throughout our district.
Learn more details about this event by visiting albanypsf.org/events/iswim-for-kids/

iRetire - Retirement Planning Seminar
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Comfort Inn Suites, 100 Opal Ct, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
iRetire
Retirement Planning Seminar

Comfort Inn Suites, 100 Opal Ct. Albany, OR 97322

6pm-8pm

iRetire is a new event from the Albany Public Schools Foundation for those who want to learn more about preparing for retirement.

Are you dreaming of retirement in the next 5 to 10 years? Wondering what it will take to make it happen and afford it? Join us! iRetire will cover the traditional retirement process and help you learn what you need to do to make your retirement dreams come true.
Who should attend: Anyone 55+ dreaming of retirement in the next 5-10 years
Guest Speaker: Eric King, CFP, Bridges Wealth Management

Desserts and coffee provided
FREE to attend!
Recommended to attend if you’re over age 55 and preparing to retire

Albany Community Carnival & Great Platypus Drop
2026-05-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3201 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, OR, 97321
***Come visit the APSF at our booth!***
Join us on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, for the Albany Community Carnival & Great Platypus Drop!
11am-4pm
Located at the Mid-Willamette Family YMCA
Support the Mid-Willamette Family YMCA and the Albany Area Habitat for Humanity and with this FREE, fun, and unique fundraiser. Our carnival is packed with activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Admission to the Albany Community Carnival is free!
Learn more on their website
https://go.rallyup.com/albanycarnival/Campaign/Details

SAHS Senior Awards Ceremony
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 | South Albany HIgh School, 3705 Columbus St SE, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
Award Ceremony for South Albany High School
We will be presenting scholarships to the graduates of SAHS.
6-7pm

Memorial Day - APSF Office Closed
2026-05-25 | OR
Happy Memorial Day!
The APSF office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
We hope everyone enjoys their extended weekends!

WAHS Senior Awards Ceremony
2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | West Albany High School, 2100 SW Elm St, Albany, OR, 97321, United States
Award Ceremony for West Albany High School
We will be presenting scholarships to the graduates of WAHS.
6-8pm

AOS Senior Awards Ceremony
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Albany Options School, 701 SE 19th Avenue, Albany, OR, 97322
Award Ceremony for Albany Options School
We will be presenting scholarships to the graduates of AOS
Noon-1pm

Juneteenth- APSF Office Closed
2026-06-19 | OR
Happy Juneteenth!
The APSF office will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.
You can learn more about Juneteenth on History.com

Albany Pride
2026-06-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Monteith Park
The APSF will have a booth at Albany Pride!
Sunday, June 28th
Monteith Park

More event details to come!
Our Diversity and Equity Statement
The Albany Public Schools Foundation, in alignment with the Greater Albany Public School District’s equity values, prioritizes the principles of fairness and justice in distributing resources, providing opportunities, and creating success for every student. The Foundation prioritizes equity and is committed to promoting an educational system in which race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or religion are not predictors of student achievement; where historically underserved groups increase in capacity and power; and where barriers to student success have been mitigated or eliminated. Educational equity promotes the real possibility of equality of educational results for every student and between diverse groups of students.

Independence Day - APSF Office Closed
2026-07-03 | OR
Happy Independence Day!
The APSF office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the 4th of July.
We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend with your friends and family!

iCelebrate Kids Registration Opens
2026-08-01 | OR
Registration for iCelebrate Kids 2026 is open on August 1st, 2026!
Click the “Add to Calendar” button below to add a reminder to register to your personal calendar!
Click Here to learn more and get your tickets!

iCelebrate Kids is open to the community! We welcome those over age 21 who want to help support the Albany Public Schools Foundation and our local schools.
Each year, the Albany Public Schools Foundation holds the iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala dinner and auction to raise funds in support of classroom grants for teachers, elementary enrichment opportunities, student assistance programs, Sources of Strength suicide prevention program, and scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Funds raised impact over 8,500 students in 21 public schools in Albany.
By attending iCelebrate Kids, you will help benefit local students by supporting the Albany Public Schools Foundation’s efforts to provide critical programs and support for Albany students. It is through the generous efforts of community members like you that the Foundation can enhance the educational experiences of our public school children with exceptional learning opportunities and high-quality resources.

EVENT:
iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Linn County Expo Center
TICKETS:

$80 per person
$600 for a table of 8
BUSINESSES: Sponsor a table for $750 and get 8 guests & drink tickets + sponsorship benefits

ATTIRE: Semi-Formal

Peely's Back to School Supply Drive
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-31 | OR
August 1-31

Donate new, unused, and unopened school supplies for GAPS teachers!
Help us restock Peely’s Teacher Supply House for the new school year!
Teachers in the Greater Albany Public Schools District need our community’s help to obtain the school and classroom supplies they need to teach our students. Last year, GAPS teachers utilized over $15,000 worth of school supplies just in the fall semester alone.
Donate School Supplies and Make a Difference!
You can shop our wishlists online at Amazon, Walmart, and Target to easily purchase and ship supplies directly to the APSF.
Visit our website to see all needed supplies and learn more.
MOST REQUESTED SUPPLIES

Construction paper
Highlighters
Pencil top erasers
Hand sanitizer (8oz.+)
Disinfecting wipes
Markers (all types)
Colored sharpies
Dry-erase Markers & Erasers
Facial tissue

SUPPLY DROPSITES

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce – 435 W 1st Ave, Albany, OR 97321
Albany City Hall – 333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321
Albany Public Schools Foundation Office – 2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE Albany, OR 97322
Chilly’s Custom Auto Works – 32841 OR 99E, Tangent, OR 97389
Citizens Bank – 2315 14th Ave SE, Albany, OR 97321
F45 Fitness – 617 NW Hickory St #180, Albany, OR 97321
MandyCakes – 1670 Hill St SE, Albany, OR 97322
Oregon State Credit Union – North Albany – 625 NW Hickory St, Albany, OR 97321
Riverfront Community Center – 489 NW Water Ave, Albany, OR 97321
Selco Community Credit Union – 1823 14th Ave SE, Albany, OR 97322
Therapeutic Associates Mid-Valley Physical Therapy – 1325 Waverly Drive SE, Albany, OR 97322
Willamette Valley Bank – 1970 SE 14th Ave SE, Albany, OR 97322

SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, August 8th – Noon-4pm

School Supply Drive at Chilly’s Custom Auto Works

The APSF Will have a table at these Albany Locations! Shop for school supplies while you shop and drop them off directly to us on your way out! Each event will be from 10am-3pm

Tuesday, August 11th – Bi-Mart
Saturday, August 22nd – Walmart
Saturday, August 29th – Fred Meyer

SEE ALL NEEDED SUPPLIES AND LEARN MORE
https://albanypsf.org/what-we-do/resource-center/donations/

Thank you to the following organizations for holding internal school supply drives for us! We greatly appreciate your support!

ATI
Clayton Homes
Pacific Power
Mennonite Village

Peely’s Teacher Supply House is a program of the Albany Public Schools Foundation that provides FREE school and classroom supplies to teachers in the Greater Albany Public School District.
The Albany Public Schools Foundation is a qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Tax ID # 93-0881300

Chilly's Auto Works - Car Show & School Supply Drive
2026-08-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Chilly’s Custom Auto Works, 32841 99E, Tangent, OR, 97389
Chilly’s Custom Auto Works 2nd Anniversary Car Show
Saturday, August 8th
Noon-4pm
32841 99E Tangent, OR
Entry Fee: School Supplies for the Albany Public Schools Foundation
Click Here to Learn More about Peely’s Teacher Supply House and donation needs

Peely's Odds & Ends Room Shopping
2026-08-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Albany Public Schools Foundation, 2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE Room #10, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
GAPS Teachers & Staff:
Peely’s Odds and Ends Room is Open for In-Person Shopping!
Friday, August 28th| 9am-5pm | APSF Office (2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE. Room #10, Albany 97322)

The Odds & Ends Room is Open to ALL Teachers in the Greater Albany Public Schools District (School ID Required)
Come stock up on classroom supplies for the new school year!

The Odds and Ends room contains items NOT found listed online for Peely’s Teacher Supply House!
You never know what you’ll find in this room… there might be organizational supplies, a box of envelopes, a box of odd crayons that we wouldn’t normally buy, or maybe even some classroom decorations!
We will now be offering Odds & Ends Shopping once per semester in August and in February. Odds & Ends Shopping will not count against your once-per-semester Peely’s Supply orders.
These items are first come, first served.

iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala
2026-10-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Linn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E., Albany, OR, 97322
iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala
Dinner & Live Auction Fundraiser

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Linn County Expo Center
The iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala is a dinner/auction to support the activities and programs of the Albany Public Schools Foundation. The evening includes a catered dinner, silent and live auctions, a wine pull, and the famous Dessert Dash!
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1ST
BE AN iCELEBRATE SPONSOR
***Please note that iCelebrate Kids is a 21 and over event.***
ATTIRE: Semi-Formal
TICKETS:

$80 per person
$600 for a table of 8
BUSINESSES: Sponsor a table for $750 and get 8 guests & drink tickets + sponsorship benefits

Each year, the Albany Public Schools Foundation holds the iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala dinner and auction to raise funds in support of classroom grants for teachers, elementary enrichment opportunities, student assistance programs, Sources of Strength suicide prevention program, and scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Funds raised impact over 8,500 students in 21 public schools in Albany.
By attending iCelebrate Kids, you will help benefit local students by supporting the Albany Public Schools Foundation’s efforts to provide critical programs and support for Albany students. It is through the generous efforts of community members like you that the Foundation can enhance the educational experiences of our public school children with exceptional learning opportunities and high-quality resources.
