We are a non profit organization which raises funds for the Portola Valley School District. Funds raised provide additional teachers, specialists, 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?
Our Endowment fund is used for on-going investments in the District’s infrastructure, programs, and staff development. Teachers and staff apply for grants each year to fund things like project based learning teacher training, musical productions, and gaga ball pits. Are you a PVSD teacher or staff member looking for a grant?
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Portola Valley Schools Foundation is one of three independant organizations that support our schools.
PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Raising additional funds to benefit Portola Valley Schools is mission of PVSF. Through generous donations we are able to help fund programs like STEM and the Arts.
PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD
The board is a publicly elected volunteer group that sets direction for the District, approves and oversees the District budget and staffing, sets policies that guide operations and instruction, and works with the superintendent to make decisions that will best serve all the students in the community.
PORTOLA VALLEY PARENT TEACHER ORG
The PTO 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 including teachers, staff, and administrators, including the principals and the Superintendent.