Albany Public Schools Foundation

Mid-Valley Car Culture School Supply Drive
2025-08-30 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
A huge thank you to the Mid-Valley Car Culture Club for holding a special school supply drive for Peely’s Teacher Supply House!
1pm-5pm
Located at Tiger Lights in Tangent, OR
33977 OR-99E, Tangent, OR 97389
From their Facebook Page:
Excited to announce our annual Back to School drive! In association with Peely’s Teacher Supply House.
All cars welcome, please bring your ride out to show off for the kids!
No car to show off? bring your family to help vote on cars and drop off a donation item!
Last year, Peely’s saved teachers upwards of $15,000 out of pocket cost from the materials gathered and that was only going up to grade 5!This year they are supporting all the way up to the 12th grade!
Please refer to the images shared going over the Do’s and Don’ts for what donation items.
We highly encourage the whole family to come to this one so kids can vote for their favorite car!
This year we will be auctioning off ride alongs (more info to come)

Please check out Peely’s page to see other ways you can contribute to their cause.
https://albanypsf.org/what-we-do/resource-center/
As always we ask you toRespect the spotNo RevvingNo Burnouts

Peely's Open for Orders for All Grades
2025-08-25
Peely’s Teacher Supply House is Expanding to serve all grades (Pre-K – 12th) starting August 25th
TEACHERS REGISTER NOW AND READ FAQ’s ON OUR WEBSITE
albanypsf.org/what-we-do/resource-center/teachers/
Albanypsf.org >What We Do >Peely’s Teacher Supply House >Teachers
Free school and classroom supplies for GAPS teachers
Peely’s Teacher Supply House is a program of the Albany Public Schools Foundation that helps provide FREE school and classroom supplies for GAPS teachers. In our first year of being open to Pre-K to 5th grade, we have saved GAPS teachers nearly $15,000 from out of pocket expenses on school supplies.

APSF in front of Fred Meyer
2025-08-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Fred Meyer Albany, 2500 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
The APSF will have a table in front of the Albany Fred Meyer!
Saturday, August 16th
10am-3pm
We will be handing out shopping lists asking people to buy school supplies to donate to Peely’s Teacher Supply House for our Summer School Supply Drive.

Lunch and Learn - CANCELLED
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, OR, 97321, United States
RMDs and QCDs: Tax Benefits & Charitable Giving

August 13, 2025

This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

APSF in front of Bi-Mart
2025-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Bi-Mart Albany, 2272 SE Santiam Hwy., Albany, OR, 97322, United States
The APSF will have a table in front of the Albany Bi-Mart!
Saturday, August 2nd
10am-3pm
We will be handing out shopping lists asking people to buy school supplies to donate to Peely’s Teacher Supply House for our Summer School Supply Drive.

Peely's Summer School Supply Drive
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-31
August 1-31

Donate new, unused, and unopened school supplies for GAPS teachers in ALL grades!
Starting Fall 2025, Peely’s Teacher Supply House is expanding to provide school and classroom supplies for GAPS teachers in ALL grades, up through 12th grade. We need help stocking inventory to help supply our teachers with the things they need for the coming school year!
Most Requested School Supplies:
Construction paper, highlighters, pencil top erasers, hand sanitizer (8oz.+), disinfecting wipes, markers (all types), colored sharpies, dry erase markers, dry erase erasers, facial tissue
Participating Dropoff Locations:

Oregon State Credit Union – North Albany Location
Citizens Bank – 14th Ave SE Albany Location
Mid Valley Physical Therapy
F45 Fitness – North Albany
Willamette Valley Bank
Albany Public Schools Foundation Office (2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE, Room #10, Albany, OR 97322)

See all needed supplies and learn more at:
https://albanypsf.org/what-we-do/resource-center/donations/

Also a special thank you to these businesses for participating with internal supply drives:

ATI | Clayton Homes | Pacific Power | Albany Senior Living by Cogir

APSF SPECIAL APPEARANCES
We’ll have a table in front of these Albany locations to collect school supplies as you shop!

BIMART – Saturday, August 2nd, 10am-3pm
WALMART – Saturday, August 9th, 10am-3pm
FRED MEYER – Saturday, August 16th, 10am-3pm

Amazon Prime Day - Shop for Peely's!
2025-07-08 - 2025-07-11
Amazon Prime Day is July 8-11th
There are some great deals on school supplies during this sale, make sure to check out our Amazon Wish List and shop for Peely’s Teacher Supply House!
See Peely’s Teacher Supply House Amazon Wishlist
Please have items sent to our physical address:
Albany Public Schools Foundation
2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE
Room #10
Albany, OR 97322

Happy Independence Day!
2025-07-04
The APSF office will be closed for the 4th of July.
We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend with your friends and family!

North Albany IGA Summer Block party
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 | North Albany IGA, 621 NW Hickory St., Albany, OR, 97321, United States
The North Albany IGA Supermarket is having a Summer Block Party!
Saturday, June 14th from 10am-2pm
This is a FREE event
Featuring vendors & local businesses, games & prizes, and lots of fun!
The APSF will be there with a booth!

AOS Scholarship Awards Ceremony
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Albany Options School, 701 SE 19th Avenue, Albany, OR, 97322
Wednesday, June 4th
12:15pm
The APSF will be attending the Albany Option School’s Scholarship Awards Ceremony to award several graduating seniors scholarships to help them attend college.
This year, the Albany Public Schools Foundation will be awarding a total of $252,300 in scholarships to graduating seniors from AOS, SAHS, and WAHS.
Congratulations class of 2025!

WAHS Scholarship Awards Ceremony
2025-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 | West Albany High School, 2100 SW Elm St, Albany, OR, 97321, United States
Monday, June 2nd
6pm-9pm
The APSF will be attending the West Albany High School’s Scholarship Awards Ceremony to award several graduating seniors scholarships to help them attend college.
This year, the Albany Public Schools Foundation will be awarding a total of $252,300 in scholarships to graduating seniors from AOS, SAHS, and WAHS.
Congratulations class of 2025!

Stinger Steve's Hoedown - Oak Elementary
2025-05-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Oak Elementary, 3610 Oak St SE, Albany, OR, 97322
Come join us for the Hoedown!
Oak Elementary’s Mascot – Stinger Steve, is celebrating his birthday!
Hosted by the Oak Elementary PTA
Thursday, May 29th
Oak Cafeteria, 5:30pm-7pm
FREE for all Oak Students and Families!

Silent Auction
DJ/Dance Party
Roller skating in the gym
Carnival Games
BBQ Hotdogs
Cupcakes

GAPS Retirement Social
2025-05-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Albany Public Schools District Office, 718 SW 7th Ave, Albany, OR, 97321
GAPS is celebrating retiring teachers and classified staff with a end of the year party!
The APSF will be attending and giving a special gift to all retirees.
Thursday, May 29th at 5:30pm, located at the District Office

Memorial Day - APSF Office Closed
2025-05-26
The APSF office will be closed today in honor of Memorial Day.
We hope you enjoy this day with your friends and family!

SAHS Scholarship Awards Ceremony
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | South Albany HIgh School, 3705 Columbus St SE, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
Wednesday, May 21st
6pm
SAHS Commons
The APSF will be attending the South Albany High School’s Scholarship Awards Ceremony to award several graduating seniors scholarships to help them attend college.
This year, the Albany Public Schools Foundation will be awarding a total of $252,300 in scholarships to graduating seniors from AOS, SAHS, and WAHS.
Congratulations class of 2025!

Teacher Appreciation Week - Peely's Honor Roll
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-09
May 5-9 is Teacher Appreciation Week!
Give your favorite Greater Albany Public Schools teacher or staff member a pat on the back by making a donation to the Albany Public Schools Foundation in their name! With your donation to the APSF of $15 or more, they will receive a special certificate of appreciation to let them know how much they’re loved!
You can thank ANY GAPS staff member!
Thank a teacher, bus driver, principal, office staff, janitor, kitchen staff, counselor, librarian, nurse, teacher’s aid, or any other special staff member who’s made an impact on you! (Please note that the staff member must be currently employed with GAPS)
Learn more at https://albanypsf.org/what-we-do/honor-roll/

iSwim for Kids
2025-04-12 | Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave SE, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
Join us for our next iSwim for Kids event on Saturday, April 12th, 2025!
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/

Willamette Valley Jaguars Game Changer Night
2025-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Corvallis High School, 1400 Buchanan Ave., Corvallis, OR
Game Changer Night – Saturday, April 5th!
SPECIAL OFFER FOR APSF SUPPORTERS
$5 off Adult Tickets with Code APS25 (Must create an account to use code. Expires this Friday, 4/4)

Join us at Corvallis High School as we celebrate two amazing community organizations: Albany Public Schools Foundation and Albany Civic Theater!

Come support those who uplift education and the arts while cheering on your Willamette Valley Jaguars!

April 5th
Corvallis High School
Matchup: WV Jaguars Salem Capitals

A portion of ticket sales will go toward supporting these amazing programs! Come show your support, enjoy great basketball, and celebrate the impact of youth sports!

Grab your tickets now! www.wvjags.com/tickets/

Event Details
April 5th: Willamette Valley Jaguars vs. Salem Capitals
Location: Corvallis High School, Corvallis, OR
Tip-Off: 6:00 PM
It’s time for round two! The Willamette Valley Jaguars are back at Corvallis High School to take on the Salem Capitals in another intense showdown!
Get ready for fierce action as these two teams go head-to-head, each fighting for the win. The Jaguars are bringing the heat to defend their home court—will the Capitals have what it takes to challenge them?
Family-Friendly Offer: Kids 12 and under get in FREE with a paying adult! Bring the whole family and cheer on the Jaguars as they battle for victory!
Be there for every dunk, every steal, and every game-changing moment. GO JAGUARS!

GAEA Spring School Supply Drive (Benefiting the APSF)
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30
The Greater Albany Education Association (GAEA) is holding a Spring School Supply Drive that is benefiting the Albany Public Schools Foundation and Peely’s Teacher Supply House!
April 1-30
Teachers shouldn’t have to pay out of their own pockets for school supplies.
Donate new, unused, and unopened school supplies for GAPS teachers!
Most Requested School Supplies:
Construction paper, highlighters, pencil top erasers, hand sanitizer (8oz.+), disinfecting wipes, markers (all types), colored sharpies, dry erase markers, dry erase erasers, facial tissue
Participating Dropoff Locations:

All Albany and Corvallis Citizens Bank Locations
Both Albany Oregon State Credit Union Locations

Healing Motion Physical Therapy
Brim Coffee Co (North Albany)
F45 Fitness
Mid-Willamette Family YMCA
Southpaws Pizza
The Barn at Hickory Station
Albany Public Schools Foundation Office

See all needed supplies and learn more at:
https://albanypsf.org/what-we-do/resource-center/

iRun for Kids
2025-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | West Albany High School, 2100 SW Elm St, Albany, OR, 97321, United States
iRun for Kids returns after a 2 year hiatus! We’re so excited to bring back this community favorite with a 5K and 10 Mile run, as well as the Little Leprechaun Dash for kids in grades K-2.
iRun is a fundraiser for the Albany Public Schools Foundation, and helps support our programs and activities.
Returning March 15th, 2025
Races start at 9am!
Located at the West Albany High School Track
Registration Now Open!
Currently seeking sponsors for this event. Please contact marketing@albanypsf.org if interested.
For even more details on this event visit albanypsf.org/event/irun-for-kids/

iRun T-Shirt Deadline
2025-02-24
Register for iRun by February 24th to be guaranteed a T-shirt!
Limited supplies of T-shirts will be available for purchase the day of the event.

Odds & Ends Room Shopping at Peely's Teacher Supply House
2025-02-20 15:30 - 17:30 | Albany Public Schools Foundation, 2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE Room #10, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
Come shop our Odds & Ends Room at Peely’s Teacher Supply House! (FREE!)
Thursday, February 20th | 3:30-5:30pm | APSF Office (2953 Clover Ridge Rd. NE. Room #10, Albany 97322)
Open to Pre-K – 5th Grade Teachers in the Greater Albany Public Schools District (School ID Required)

This 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 a whiteboard, a box of envelopes, a box of odd crayons that we wouldn’t normally buy, or maybe even some classroom decorations!

We currently have a (decently large) supply of children’s books that were donated to us. Ranging from picture books to middle school age.

This is a special event for Peely’s that will become more regularly offered as we grow. We will now be offering Odds & Ends Shopping once per semester. Odds & Ends Shopping will not count against your once per semester Peely’s Supply orders.
These items are first come, first served.

Bilingual Scholarship Info Night | Noche de información bilingüe sobre becas
2025-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 | South Albany HIgh School, 3705 Columbus St SE, Albany, OR, 97322, United States
Join us for Bilingual Scholarship Information Night!
Tuesday, February 18th | 5:30-6:30pm | South Albany High School Library
All GAPS Seniors and Parents are welcome to attend! – West, South and AOS
Presentation will be given in both English and Spanish
APSF Scholarship Applications Open February 14 – March 14

Learn how to apply
Learn how the selection process works
Have your questions answered

Questions?
English: Andrea Recek, APSF | 541-979-2773 ext. 3 | programs@albanypsf.org
Spanish: Gonzalo Recio, GAPS Welcome Center | 541-704-2376 | gonzalo.recio@albany.k12.or.us

NOCHE DE INFORMACIóN BILINGÜE SOBRE BECAS
MARTES, 18 DE FEBRERO
DE 5:30-6:30pm EN LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA PREPARATORIA South Albany High School
¡Todos los estudiantes y padres de GAPS son bienvenidos a asistir!
Preparatorias West, South y AOS
La presentación se dará tanto en inglés como en español.
Las solicitudes de becas APSF están abiertas del 14 de febrero al 14 de marzo

Aprende cómo aplicar
Conozca cómo funciona el proceso de selección
Obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas

¿Preguntas?
Inglés: Andrea Recek, APSF | 541-979-2773 ext. 3 | programs@albanypsf.org
Español: Gonzalo Recio, Centro de Bienvenida de GAPS | 541-704-2376 | gonzalo.recio@albany.k12.or.us

Peely's Teacher Supply House Expanding to Pre-K - 5th Grade
2025-02-03
Peely’s Teacher Supply House is Expanding to Pre-K through 5th Grade Teachers in February 2025

Greater Albany Public Schools teachers for Pre-K through 5th grade can now register to shop for free at Peely’s Teacher Supply House! Be sure to use your GAPS email address so we can verify your status. Teachers can order online once per semester.
If you have questions or need more information, email peely@albanypsf.org.

iRun Early Bird Registration Deadline
2025-02-01
Prices increase by $10 for adults. Prices remain the same for K-12 students.
ADULT PRICES BEFORE FEB. 1st
5K – $35
10 Mile – $50
ADULT PRICES AFTER FEB. 1st
5K – $45
10 Mile – $60
