Southwestern School Foundation for Educational Excellence

08/18/2026

Wishing the Southwestern CUSD #9 a great first day back at school!

We look forward to serving the students, employees, and families of the district during the 2026-2027 school year. Go Birds!

06/28/2026

Attention Scholarship Recipients: first semester scholarship checks have been mailed. Please contact the Foundation Treasurer, Jamie Albrecht, with any questions.

06/05/2026

REMINDER: Class of 2026 scholarship winners need to contact the Foundation Treasurer, Jamie Albrecht, by July 1st to receive funding. Detailed information was provided on each certificate issued at Senior Recognition Night, and in diploma envelopes handed out after graduation. Please contact us if you need additional assistance. Thank you!

05/26/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Southwestern Foundation for Educational Excellence Scholarship Winners!

Ava Bacon: Ken & Tina Aldridge Scholarship

Ava Ballard: Barry Bruggeman Memorial Scholarship, Southwestern Foundation Directors’ Scholarship, Kenneth Lehr Memorial Scholarship– Medora Fire Protection District

Bram Beuttel: Southwestern Foundation Directors’ Scholarship, Steve & Lynne Chism Scholarship

Taylor Cairns: Southwestern Foundation Directors’ Scholarship, Ryder DeLassus Family Memorial Scholarship, Southwestern High School Citizenship Scholarship

Lucy Childress: Barry Brueggeman Memorial Scholarship, Highsmith Education Scholarship, Earl and Norma

Madelyn Egelhoff: George Lahr Memorial Scholarship, Ronnie Greeling Memorial Scholarship

Madelyn Gordon: Southwestern Foundation Directors’ Scholarship, Brighton Civic League Scholarship, Alfred & Marie Watson Memorial Scholarship

Josie Hagen: Barry Brueggeman Memorial Scholarship, Bill & Alice Thaxton Scholarship

Kinley Lucas: Southwestern Foundation Directors’ Scholarship, Larry & Nancy Stewart Scholarship

Alexis Partney: Barry Brueggeman Memorial Scholarship, Mary Winslade Memorial Scholarship, Darrell & Betty Molen Scholarship

Alyssa Schuchman: Bray-Heise Family Foundation Scholarship

Olivia Schneider: Mike & Mary Jane Johnson Scholarship

Dalton Scott: Barry Brueggeman Memorial Scholarship, Bob Cunningham Memorial Scholarship

Isabella Snyder: Bonnie Oertel Memorial Scholarship

Maci Timpe: Barry Brueggeman Memorial Scholarship, Brighton American Legion Scholarship

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Southwestern Foundation Scholarship Award Recipients!

This year, a combined total of $49,500 was awarded to 15 high school seniors looking to further their education.

Front Row L-R: Alexis Partney, Maci Timpe, Alyssa Schuchman, Olivia Schneider, Ava Ballard, Josie Hagen, Madelyn Gordon

Back Row L-R: Madelyn Egelhoff, Isabella Snyder, Dalton Scott, Kinley Lucas, Bram Beuttel, Lucy Childress, Taylor Cairns, Ava Bacon

02/26/2026

More auction item sneak peaks for the 2026 Southwestern Foundation Dinner Auction on Saturday, March 7. For tickets, please contact Kim Reed at Brighton North (618) 372-2831.

02/22/2026

Below are just a few of the many wonderful auction items we'll have at the 2026 Southwestern Foundation Dinner Auction on Saturday, March 7. For tickets, please contact Kim Reed at Brighton North (618) 372-2831.

02/08/2026