About Us:

The Tarkington Student Foundation, Inc. (TSF), a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) corporation founded in 2007, provides scholarship funds to all Tarkington graduates pursuing education beyond high school.

The Foundation sponsors the Tarkington Round-Up, Traditionally held the first Saturday in October each year. It showcases student and community performances and includes games, door prizes, a costume contest, and more. 

TSF is most appreciative of The M Club of Tarkington, a group of its staunchest supporters. The M Club was founded in 2015 by Tom Johnson and several other graduates who wanted to give back to a school district important in their lives by supporting today’s graduates in pursuing their dreams. Held on the first Saturday in April annually, the M Club’s Annual Crawfish Boil is a major community event and fundraiser for TSF.

TSF recognizes graduating seniors each year at the Legacy & Promise Banquet. Scheduled on the first Tuesday in May of each year, the Banquet is a celebration of the achievements of current seniors and highlights the success of a few past graduates to provide inspiration.

The Foundation extends its sincerest appreciation to our donors and supporters who contribute each year to support our graduates.

From 2009 until September 19, 2025, 715 graduating seniors of 1,973 total graduating seniors (36%) from Tarkington have received TSF scholarships for study beyond high school totaling $724,650. Scholarships are available for 20 months after graduation. Scholarships would not be possible without the major funding provided by the M Club of Tarkington and those that support and attend the M Club Annual Crawfish Boil (held each April) and the Tarkington Round-Up (held each October) or provide other donations and memorial contributions.