Combs Education Foundation
- Student scholarships to Combs High School Seniors
- Staff Excellence Awards
- Classroom grants to J.O. Combs Unified School District Teachers
However, we cannot maintain and extend these opportunities without your support. Helping our students reach their highest potential is of the utmost importance, and we hope you will consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Combs Education Foundation. Should you wish to establish a scholarship fund, there also opportunities available. Feel free to email mduplissis@jocombs.org for more information.
Arcadis Scholarship
- Is graduating in May 2021 from Combs High School
- Demonstrates an interest and will be majoring in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, and or Environmental Sciences
- 3.0 or above Grade Point Average
- Demonstrates strong character attributes such as teamwork, kindness, generosity and community service
Banner Ironwood Medical Staff Scholarship
Crossroads Future Community Leader Scholarship
Dr. Langer Scholarship
- Currently have a 3.0 or above Grade Point Average
- Be graduating from Combs High School in May 2021 and have attended CHS for more than 2 semester
- Be attending an in-state college or university
* Preference will be given to students indicating an interest in pursuing a degree in the field of education.
Kyle Strong Scholarship
The Kyle Strong Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 in honor of Kyle Flake. This scholarship is awarded to a Combs High School Senior who has met the following criteria:
- Currently have a 2.0 or above Grade Point Average
- Has demonstrated leadership potential through involvement in extracurricular activities such as athletics
- Has demonstrated strong character attributes such as teamwork, kindness, generosity
* Preference will be given to students with involvement or achievement in Wrestling or Football
Mary Ann Cannella Memorial Scholarship
The Mary Ann Cannella Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 and is awarded to a deserving graduating senior who best exemplifies the characteristics Mary Ann demonstrated while serving the J.O. Combs Unified School District for almost ten years. This scholarship is awarded to a Combs High School Senior who has met the following criteria:
- Financial need for any educational expense
- A deserving student displaying a commitment to hard work and character
- Involvement in activities or programs that benefit the school community, such as Coyote Buddies and/or community service
- Exhibits service and leadership while demonstrating all around excellence
- Attended Combs High School all four years
* Preference will be given to students who have been impacted by someone with special needs. or who wish to pursue a career working with special needs populations
Tyler Hedstrom Memorial Scholarship
Zulfer-Thompson Career Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship
- Completed or is scheduled to complete the final year of a CTE program's coherent sequence prior to graduation
- 2.5 or above Grade Point Average
- Demonstrated strong character attributes such as teamwork, kindness, generosity and community service
- Demonstrated leadership potential through involvement in the CTE program's Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Meet Our Board
J.O. Combs Educational Foundation Board of Directors
(3-year Term/Max of 3 terms)
|
Position |
Name |
Company |
Term |
|
Board President |
Andrea Ramos |
McCarthy Construction |
(2020-2023) |
|
Board Vice-President |
Charles Newman |
Crossroads Church |
(2019-2022) |
|
Board Treasurer |
Karla Slovitsky |
J.O. Combs USD |
(2018-2021) |
|
Board Secretary |
Tara Malloy |
Willmeng Construction |
(2020-2023) |
|
Board Member – Former SB |
Gary Kemp |
Retired |
(2018-2021) |
|
Board Member |
Judd Dyer |
Hardison/Downey Construction |
(2020-2023) |
|
Board Director |
Shawn Gilleland |
Rural Metro |
(2019-2022) |
|
Board Director |
Karissa Patefield |
Central Arizona College |
(2018-2021) |
|
Board Director |
Michelle Milton |
Pinal County Appraisal |
(2019-2022) |
|
Board Director |
Steve Jones |
Arcadis Company |
(2019-2022) |
|
Board Director |
Robert Gardner |
CEO, Banner Ironwood |
(2020-2023) |
|
Board Director |
Stephen Pollizzatto |
Canyon State Bus Company |
(2020-2022) |
|
Board Director |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Ex-Officio
Superintendent Dr. Gregory Wyman
Foundation Executive Director Dr. Mark Duplissis
Governing Board Member Mrs. Shelly Hargis
Executive Committee
(2-year Term/Max of 4 terms)
|
Position |
Name |
Company |
Term |
|
Board President |
Andrea Ramos |
McCarthy Construction |
(2020-2022) |
|
Board Vice-President |
Charles Newman |
Crossroads Church |
(2020-2022) |
|
Board Treasurer |
Karla Slovitsky |
J.O. Combs USD |
(2020-2022) |
|
Board Secretary |
Tara Malloy |
Willmeng Construction |
(2020-2022) |
|
Board Member – Former SB |
Gary Kemp |
Retired |
(2020-2022) |
|
Board Director* |
Robert Gardner |
CEO, Banner Ironwood |
(2020-2022) |
|
*Sits on the Executive Board |
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