Marysville High School Alumni Association

Goal: $4,000.00

Specific Need

Support Pony Up Marysville 2026: Expanding Opportunity for Our Students

The Marysville High School Alumni Association is committed to helping students take the next step toward their future.

Through Pony Up Marysville, we provide dual credit scholarships, giving MHS students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.

This isn’t just a head start, it’s real impact:

• Lower college costs for families
• Increased confidence for students
• More opportunities after graduation

Every gift helps a local student take a class they might not otherwise afford.

Mission

Profile

Real Impact Since Spring 2024

• 86 scholarships awarded to local students
• $8,400+ invested directly into dual credit opportunities
• Students across grades 10–12 supported
• Dozens of college-level courses completed before graduation

This is already changing lives right here in Marysville.

What That Looks Like

Students are taking real college classes like:

• College Algebra
• Advanced Composition
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Psychology
• Trigonometry
• Sociology

These are real college courses, completed before graduation.

Hear From the Students You’re Supporting

“Having this opportunity is truly a life changer… Being able to save money for college is such a relief.”
— Elle Schoenberger, Class of 2026 

“I will be able to start college ahead, at a cheaper rate, and graduate sooner.”
— Jackson, Class of 2027 

“It has given me a lot more peace when it comes to thinking about college.”
— Olivia Duever, Class of 2026 

“Thank you for making a difference in my story and others…”
— Emily Rockwell, Class of 2026 

These stories are why we Pony Up.

Real Results for Local Families

Because of dual credit scholarships:

• Families have saved $2,500 to over $10,000 in college costs 
• Students are entering college more confident and prepared
• Some students are earning over 20–30 college credits before graduating

This is real, measurable impact.

Why Dual Credit Matters

Each dual credit class costs about $150, which can be a real burden for local families.

Through Highland Community College’s Early College program:

• Tuition is about $65 per credit hour
• Courses meet Kansas Board of Regents standards
• Credits transfer to most Kansas colleges

Students get:

• A head start on college
• Lower future tuition costs
• Real academic confidence

Without support, many students simply can’t take advantage of these opportunities.

Your Gift in Action

$100 → Matched to $150 — supports one student
$50 → Matched to $75 — helps a student get started
$25 → Matched to $37.50 — moves us closer

All donations of $25 or more receive a 50% match, while funds last.

Most donors give between $25 and $100, every gift makes an impact.

Want to go further?
$200 supports two students
$300 supports three students

Proven Community Support

Since launching this program:

• Dozens of local families have stepped up
• Gifts of $25, $50, and $100 are driving real impact
• Larger gifts are helping expand opportunities even further

This is a community effort, and it’s working.

Our 2026 Goal: $4,000

This will help support up to 40 local students with dual credit scholarships.

Each $100 gift helps a student take a college-level class while still in high school.

Every dollar moves us closer.

Let’s Pony Up, Marysville

This program is already making a difference.

86 local students have already been given the opportunity to get ahead.
Now it’s our turn to keep it going.

Give today and help a student take the next step.

“Thank you donors! Your support makes these opportunities possible for students like me.”