Mishawaka Education Foundation

MEF Trunk or Treat
2026-10-03 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Mishawaka High School Parking Lot, 1202 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, IN, 46544, United States
Attend the 6th Annual FREE Trunk or Treat
to kick off the Halloween season!
A community event held at Mishawaka High School
is family filled fun with plenty of treats!
Last year this event reached over 3000 children and their families!
When: Saturday, October 3 • Time: 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Mishawaka businesses, individuals and area organizations will be lined up in the parking lot to provide free goodies!
In addition to collecting goodies from the Trunk or Treat, be sure to enjoy the many family-friendly and kid-friendly activities that will be on hand for Halloween fun.
A Midway bracelet will be available for purchase for unlimited games, bounce house, face painting and more!
• Three different bounce houses! A special one for 5-year-olds and under!
• More games and activities for the older goblins too
Come hungry as a variety of area food trucks will be on hand. We look forward to this family-friendly fun event and hope to see you there!
Food vendor or participant application link: Click HERE for Vendor/Participant Application or scan the QR code below.

Click HERE for Vendor Guidelines.

Contact Heidi Peebles at peeblesh@mishawaka.k12.in.us for more information.
If you would like to participate by having a trunk or table set up
scan the QR code below to register.
$25 for businesses/organizations; free for not-for-profit.

In Partnership with

MHS/MEF Senior and Junior Job Fair
2026-09-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Mishawaka High School Gymnasium, 1202 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, IN, 46544, United States
Get ready for this year’s student job fair!
On Thursday, September 17, MHS will host its fall session of the senior and junior student job fair. This is a great opportunity to meet the future of our working community. Plan to participate by contacting Jane Wright at foundation@mishawaka.k12.in.us or 574.532.1881.
Set up begins at 8:30 to 9:15 and participants will be provided an 8-foot table with 2 chairs (two participants per booth). Entry will be through the gym doors on the east side of the high school with parking on the east side on streets or in the main parking lot on the west side of the building. Plan to distribute your information for 800 students. Space is limited so get your registration in now! Registrations must be submitted by September 14.
$100 for businesses and organizations; no charge for non-profits
Click HERE to register or use the QR code below.

Golf Tournament - Chip In for Education
2026-07-13 11:30 - 17:00 | Morris Park Country Club, 2200 McKinley Ave, South Bend, IN, 46615
Join us July 13th for the 9th annual golf tournament: Chip in for Education!
This event is an opportunity to feature your business and show your support for Mishawaka teachers and students all while enjoying a day on the links.
Get your foursomes ready!
REGISTRATION FOR THE GOLF OUTING IS NOW CLOSED
Mark your calendar for July 14, 2027!
LOCATION: Morris Park Country Club (View Map)
SCHEDULE:
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM……..Registration/Lunch
1:00 PM………………………… Shotgun Start
Awards ceremony immediately following golf.
ENTRY FEE: $700
*subject to change
Includes:
• 4-person team
• lunch
• 18-holes of golf
• 4 mulligans
• golf carts
• practice facility
• awards
• and refreshments.
FORMAT: Scramble AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
CHALLENGES: (included in entry fee)
• Hole–in–one
• Men’s and Women’s Longest drive
• Men’s and Women’s Longest putt
• Closest to the pin
ATTIRE: All golfers must wear collared shirts. No denim/jeans. Appropriate golfing shorts are permitted.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors.
Please take a moment to recognize their contribution to
Mishawaka students, teachers, and staff.
PRESENTING SPONSOR

VALEDICTORIAN SPONSOR
ANONYMOUS
SALUTATORIAN SPONSOR

HONOR ROLL SPONSOR
TEACHER’S PET SPONSOR

HOMEROOM SPONSOR
DELUXE HOLE SPONSOR

ROOT BEER FLOAT SPONSOR
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR

Participating Vendors
Hacienda Mexican Restaurants
Bare Hands
Stretch Lab
BK Root Beer

*Contact Jane Wright at foundation@mishawaka.k12.in.us for sponsorship opportunities.

Made in Mishawaka
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Morris Park Country Club, 2200 McKinley Ave., Mishawaka, IN, United States
18th Annual Made in Mishawaka Luncheon
CELEBRATING Mishawaka’s Best
Luncheon Invitation
June 10, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Morris Park Country Club
2220 McKinley Ave. | South Bend, IN 46615
Click HERE to register online.
REGISTRATION FOR THE LUNCHEON IS NOW CLOSED
The Made in Mishawaka Luncheon is an annual event that honors an individual or organization that has impacted the Mishawaka community. This year we will honor Jerome Calderone, past MHS Principal and current Director of Oaklawn Campus and Robert Shriner, past MEF Board President and MHS Athletic Director.

Made in Mishawaka has helped provide funding for:
• over $900,000 in grants for teachers
• 75 pennants for students last year from Beyond the Cave
• the MEF Staff Wish List began at this luncheon five years ago and since has made 294 “wishes” happen for a total of over $48,000
TICKET INFORMATION: Click HERE to purchase your ticket(s) today!
Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 55
Sponsor an Educator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 55 (allows one educator to attend the luncheon)
Patron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 80 (a portion of the ticket is a donation to MEF)
Table of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Jane Wright at foundation@mishawaka.k12.in.us. There are sponsorships available to meet all needs!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
CORPORATE SPONSORS
(click on company logo to go to their website)

Major Saver is HERE!
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-25
MAJOR SAVER IS HERE!
On sale now starting March 10-March 25, 2026
Purchase your card TODAY and SAVE. Only $15 and you can save on a variety of local restaurants and businesses.
Scan the QR code below to purchase.
Purchase multiple cards for gifts, prizes, employee appreciation and more!
Each purchase benefits the Mishawaka Education Foundation and YOUR school!
It’s easy and convenient to use.

MEF ONLINE ART AUCTION
2024-05-12 08:00 - 2024-08-31 17:00 | Online
SCHOOL CITY OF MISHAWAKA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
is hosting a virtual art auction!
The Mishawaka Penn Harris Public Library has generously donated their inventory of stored artwork to the Mishawaka Education Foundation for the purpose of fundraising.
Several of the art pieces were created from artists with Mishawaka roots or connections and include pieces of watercolor, oils, clay, etc. This catalog of art is valued over $13,000!
While these pieces have been in storage for a number of years, they are in excellent condition and ready for display.
Peruse through the list of artwork and place your bids…. these pieces will not last long!
This auction will close on August 31 at 5:00.
BIDDING IS NOW OPEN – JUST CLICK HERE
