Making Our Schools Extraordinary Places For Learning
The Portola Valley Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds for the Portola Valley School District. The dollars we raise contribute toward additional teachers, specialists, counselors, programs and tools that make our schools extraordinary places for learning.
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Here’s how your donations add up.
Our total annual donations account for about 9% of PVSD’s General Fund
Year after year, at least 80% of District families contribute to our Annual Campaign
In 2015, we raised $150,000+ for our STEM labs, engineering and science curriculum, and robotics team at our bi-annual auction.
What’s the Endowment?
The Endowment Fund finances ongoing investments in the District’s infrastructure, innovative programs and staff development. Teachers and staff apply for grants each year to fund efforts such as project-based learning, teacher training, musical productions and enhancements to the schoolyards, gyms and playgrounds. Are you a PVSD teacher or staff member looking for a grant?
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The Portola Valley Schools Foundation is one of threeindependent organizations that support our schools.
PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The mission of the Portola Valley Schools Foundation is to raise additional funds to benefit Portola Valley’s two schools. Through generous donations, we fund programs such as STEM and the Arts, and encourage innovation in learning.
PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD
The Portola Valley Board of Trustees is a publicly-elected volunteer group that sets the direction for the District, approves and oversees the budget and staffing, sets policies that guide operations and instruction, and works with the superintendent to make decisions that will best servestudents in the community.
PORTOLA VALLEY PTO
The Portola Valley Parent Teacher Organization promotes and supports the education and welfare of our students by strengthening the relationship between home and school through a variety of programs, services and social events.
PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOLS
Employees of the District include teachers, staff and administrators, principals of both schools and the Superintendent.