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POWAY HIGH FOUNDATION – Investing in Excellence 

 

The mission of the Poway High Foundation is to advance the ideals of the Poway High community through active involvement of students, staff, parents, alumni and friends. By inspiring and nurturing a culture of philanthropy, the Foundation serves as the school's primary fundraising organization.  It facilitates raising, managing and allocating resources to support academic and co-curricular school programs, teaching innovation, athletics and student life initiatives.

SUPPORTING THE MISSION – Giving Opportunities


Poway High Foundation advances the mission of our school community by creating involvement opportunities and leading fundraising campaigns to generate private support for the following core priorities.

Academic Programs 

Investing in the stellar reputation of Poway High

  • Instructional Materials and Supplies
  • Instructional Technology
  • Curriculum Development
  • Academic Staffing Support
  • College Readiness

Co-curricular Programs

Strengthening the character and competitiveness of our students

  • Academic Field Trips
  • Materials and Supplies to Support Programs
  • Student Services
  • The Arts
  • Athletics


Innovations in Teaching

Providing opportunities to foster the innovative spirit of our teachers

  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Technology
  • School Visitations
  • Release Time for Teacher Collaboration & Research

YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK

  

Listed below is a sampling of your donations at work over the last few years. 

  

Academic Programs

  • $500 Biology department (2013 fundraiser)

    $900 Foreign Language and English Departments (2013 donor specified)

    $4,000 for LCD bulbs and tech repairs (2011)

    $2,500 for LCD bulb replacements (2011)

    $1,000 for technology & printer maintenance (2011)

    $12,000 for additional computers to accommodate larger class sizes (2011)

    $14,000 for 18 additional Doc-u-cams (2011)

    $8,000 for Apple iMacs and equipment for the Digital Media and Photo programs (2011)

    $5,000 for pre-Engineering startup kits (donor specified)

    $1,850 for Proquest online research database (2011)

    $7,000 for LCD projector Bulbs, new printers and printer maintenance (2010)

    $2,600 ProQuest online research database (2010)

    $15,000 for 25 Doc-u-cams (digitally project flat and three-dimensional objects on a screen via the LCD projector) 

    $14,500 for 28 LCD projectors for classrooms

    $350 for the "Destinos" program for Spanish classes

Co-curricular Programs

  • $10,000 for Student Services Counseling (2013/14)

    $1,500 to reinstate 6.5 period classes (2013)

    $700 for AVID (2013 fundraiser)

    $25,000 for Student Services Counseling (2012/13)

    $500 for Art Department (2013 fundraiser)

    $1,000 to the Golf Team (2013 donor specified)

    $5,000 for Biology field trip (2013 donor specified)

    $90,000 Agriculture Program (2010-2014 donor specified grant)

    $1,500 for student transportation support (2012/13 donor specified)

    $25,000 to various booster clubs raised thru Team Saver Card program

  • $20,000 for Student Services Counseling (2011)

  • $400 Grade Nite donation of 2 Apple iPod Touch (2011)

  • $2,000 to support Senior Project Day

  • $550 Art Department Banners

  • $6,000 support fine arts program (2011)

  • $38,900 for Student Services Counseling (2010) 

  • $15,000 for the PLATO credit recovery software for students who need to make up credits

  • $2,000 for Senior Project Day support

  • $30,000 funding for the new dance floor for the Poway High Dance Team (2010 donor specified grant) 

Innovations in Teaching

  • $7,500 for ten iPads for teacher classroom instruction (2012)

    $850 for high speed printer serving the attendance office

  • $34,500 for teacher technology training (2010 donor specified) 

Join our Board of Trustees

A great opportunity to support an organization devoted to the quality of education at Poway High.  To be considered, please complete our:

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Nomination Form

Request Funding from the Foundation

Would you like our Board to consider funding your item?

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Grant Request

Request a check from the Foundation.

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Check Request Form