Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association

PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOLS

Foundation and Alumni Association

The Plain Local Schools Foundation was started to help ensure quality educational experiences by serving as a receptacle for special private gifts and funds on behalf of Plain Local Schools. Funds have been established to benefit innovative programs across all disciplines of education.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:

Amanda Kloots

Amanda Kloots is an American television personality, dancer, and fitness instructor. She graduated from GlenOak High School in 2000.

What are some of your favorite memories while at Plain Local?

Definitely the GlenOak choral department! Being a part of the choir was the highlight of high school for me.

Favorite teacher(s) at Plain Local?

Mr. Kieffer, Mary Meese and Mr. Smith

What have you been up to lately?

I just finished the Dancing With the Stars national tour and am back to work co-hosting The Talk!

What are some of your biggest accomplishments?

I think writing my memoir and making number two on the New York Times Bestseller list was one of my biggest accomplishments.

What were some of your biggest lessons learned at Plain Local?

Work hard, do what you love!

What advice would you give to high school students today?

Try everything! Don’t limit yourself because life is full of opportunities and you want to be as open to everything as possible!

NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW FOR

Hall of Distinction

Musician Alex Kopp, a 2008 GlenOak High School graduate, accepted his Hall of Distinction Award in 2021.

You are invited to the Plain Local Schools Foundation & Alumni Association Hall of Distinction Induction Ceremony to be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the Hall of Fame Village.

Since 1997, we have honored alumni from all walks of life who have distinguished themselves in community contribution, professional accomplishment, education, political leadership, athletics, and humanitarian contributions. This ceremony includes a cocktail hour/ dinner, performances, and speeches by each of the inductees. It is a wonderful evening of inspirational moments that everyone is welcome to attend. For more information about the event, e-mail: foundation@plainlocal.org.

We are seeking nominees for the Hall of Distinction for 2022. Do you know of a deserving alumnus from Glenwood, Oakwood, or GlenOak, or someone who has made a significant contribution to our community? Go to: www.plainfoundation.com and click on Alumni Association and then Hall of Distinction to nominate them. Please join us in helping us honor the many fine people who have gone on to become wonderful examples of what our district stands for.

Thank you, Teachers!

Did you know Teacher Appreciation Week was May 2-6, 2022? Help us thank our teachers!

Scan the QR code or visit our website at http://plainfoundation.com/thank-ateacher for more information on how you can get involved!