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Basic School Supplies  With all the Snohomish School District schools being closed due to the COVID-19 virus, the District (via the Kid’s Café & school buses) distributed sack breakfast and lunches to all kids in-need at different distribution points. The kids also needed basic school supplies at home. SEF funded $3,000 to make this happen.  With the funds that were provided, the district provided …

The Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) recently awarded 175 classroom grants to Snohomish School District teachers and staff totaling $78,470 for 2019. The Foundation was able to fund, either in full or partially, 93 percent of the applications received. The classroom grants were personally delivered to many surprised teachers in their classrooms and staff meetings throughout the District by SEF Board members, Snohomish …

The Snohomish Education Foundation announced that, through fundraising and community donations, it has awarded 175 scholarships, totaling more than $180,000, to 125 graduating seniors from AIM, Snohomish, and Glacier Peak High Schools. The family of Russ Roberts Memorial Scholarship with scholarship recipient. “I am very excited for the Class of 2018 and all the opportunities that await them! It is …

Thanks so much for your great support of the Snohomish Education Foundation. We are very pleased to announce that with your help and the support from our sponsors, over $72,000 was raised at this year’s Annual Fundraising Breakfast at Glacier Peak High School! Your donations will directly impact the students of the Snohomish School District through scholarships, classroom and district-wide …

Recently members of the Snohomish Education Foundation, the Snohomish School District Board and Administrators joined students at Riverview Elementary to get a firsthand look at Computer Science. Part of the National Hour of Code and Computer Science Week, the event showcased computer science education in the classroom. The Snohomish Education Foundation is supporting the District in expanding Computer Science throughout …

$165,000.00 in college scholarships were awarded to 165 graduating seniors from 77 different scholarship funds administered by The Snohomish Education Foundation. These funds are a combined total of funds raised by Snohomish Education Foundation and community groups who fund their scholarship through SEF. Committee Chair, Carol Robinson, commented that “the support of our community is amazing and gives our students the …

The Snohomish Education Foundation staff and trustees are happy to announce the appointment of Mary Waggoner as the newest Trustee to join the organization.  Mary Waggoner recently retired from Everett Public School District where she worked in public relations and communications.  Mary has spent 20+ years of her career working with K-12 in public education in Washington and has been …

The community came together and generously donated a record $69,000.00 to the Snohomish Education Foundation at the Annual SEF Breakfast held at Glacier Peak High School.  This event raises funds for Snohomish School District student programs in K-12 and college scholarships for graduating seniors, classroom grants, computer science programs and the Summer Arts & Science Academy.  Robin Stefanson, Board President, …

The Snohomish Education Foundation awarded 121 classroom grants totaling just over $69,500.00 for 2017.  86% of the applications received for classroom grants were awarded with either partial or full funding. Steve Thomas, Chairman of the classroom grant committee, stated, “with the support of our community, families, businesses and community organizations, classroom grants were awarded to each school in our district …

Thanks to the generous support of our schools, students, staff, parents and the community, Snohomish Education Foundation announces another great year of donations for the James Hanson Memorial Shoe Fund campaign. The campaign ran from Feb 23 – March 3, 2017.  100% of proceeds raised from this campaign go to the James Hansen Memorial Shoe Fund.  Nearly $10,000.00 was raised …

The Snohomish Education Foundation is working hard to extend its reach and include engaging new community leaders to promote and support student success by fulfilling the mission of the organization to “expand learning opportunities for Snohomish School District students”. Louise Hanson is a Certified Public Accountant and Partner with Moss Adams and works in the Greater Seattle area. Louise brings …

SEF and “Hour of Code” featured in the Snohomish County Tribune. Melanie Russell photo. Posted by Snohomish Education Foundation on Friday, December 18, 2015

Due to the outstanding fundraising efforts of Snohomish Education Foundation and generous donations from motivated community members in 2015, Snohomish Education recently donated $20,000.00 to the Summer Arts & Science Academy and $20,000.00 to the ECEAP Preschool-Third Grade Reading Readiness Program with the Snohomish School District. The $20,000.00 for the Summer Arts & Science Academy allowed for scholarships to low-income …

  Snohomish students participating in Hour of Code. “I love the Hour of Code program. This is my 5th year doing it, and each year is better and better. I like to start early now, instead of waiting until the December Kick off, because I challenge my students to do more, and I love to see what they can do! …

Teachers, start dreaming now about what you need for your students in the 2015-2016 school year. Applications are available now and are due January 10, 2016.

Save the date for our Annual Auction on October 10th at Tulalip Resort Casino at 6:00 PM and “Imagine…The power of dreaming together”!

“Imagine…the power of dreaming together” Annual Fundraising Breakfast raises record $64,000 Over 300 community members gathered at Glacier Peak High School to raise money for Snohomish School District students and to hear about the many ways the Education Foundation supports student success throughout the District.  Thanks to all who sponsored, attended and gave monies, we raised a record $64,000.  Dollars …

2015 Snohomish School District graduating seniors are awarded $152,863 in scholarships administered by the Snohomish Education Foundation!  This amount is comprised of 175 individual awards provided to exceptional students.  These scholarships were funded by a combination of local businesses, community organizations, community members and the Snohomish Education Foundation.  The Snohomish Education Foundation sincerely thanks the Community for its ongoing support …

Save the date for our Annual Breakfast on May 19 at Glacier Peak High School at 7:30 am.  See firsthand the impact your contributions make on the lives and education of students in the Snohomish School District and “Imagine…The power of dreaming together”!

Each year Snohomish Education Foundation offers our District’s educators the opportunity to submit applications for ideas that will innovate and inspire students in their classrooms and throughout the Snohomish School District. We are honored to have awarded 111 classroom grants totaling nearly $75,000 for 2015.  $69,000 of the funding was directly from SEF and $5,750 was privately funded.  84% of the applications received for classroom grants were awarded. With …

                            Learn more about the Hansen Shoe Fund and how to sponsor a pair of shoes for a child in need!  

The Snohomish Education Foundation announced that it has hired Sherri Williams to be its new Director. Sherri has previously worked for Columbia and First Heritage Bank, both located in Snohomish. She began work on January 12th and brings a combination of business experience and a connection to the local community from her prior 30 years in banking as well as …

Today the Snohomish Education Foundation announced that Sandy Bartel Tennant plans to step down as the Director of the Foundation.  Sandy has worked for the Foundation for the last three years serving first as the Office Manager and then it’s Director.  “My years with the Foundation have been richly rewarding.  I have been honored to be a part of an …

Snohomish Education Foundation is now accepting Classroom Grant applications. District staff and parent volunteers (with your principal’s authorization), submit your applications by December 31, 2014 to take advantage of this opportunity. 2014 Awards include: Precision Balances for Science Classes Snohomish Book Café Robotics Programs Pottery Wheels for Ceramics Classes Life Skills Programs And so many more! In total, 89 grants …

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“Imagine… the impact you can make!” Fundraising Auction On October 4, 2014 Snohomish Education Foundation hosted its “Imagine… the impact you can make!” Annual Fundraising Auction at the Tulalip Casino Resort. This event grossed over $168,500. The evening began with a competitive and energized silent auction, followed with a performance by Glacier Peak High School’s Brass Quintet, and a night …

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Snohomish Education Foundation Spring 2014 Newsletter           What you will find inside: Interview with Snohomish School District Biotech Students Scholarship Information 2014 5K & Teacher Appreciation Slideshow Photo Gallery      

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  “Imagine… your Fingerprints on their Future!” Fundraising Breakfast raises record $56,000 Over 350 community members gathered at the newly remodeled Snohomish High School to raise money for Snohomish School District students and to gain awareness about the programs the Snohomish Education Foundation provides to support student success within the District. The event raised a record $56,000. The Snohomish Education …

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Snohomish Education Foundation Hosts “Imagine… Hopes & Dreams Realized” Fundraising Auction On September 28, 2013 Snohomish Education Foundation hosted its “Imagine… Hopes & Dreams Realized” Annual Fundraising Auction at the Tulalip Casino Resort. This event grossed over $162,400 and netted nearly $10,000 more than last year’s celebration. The evening began with a lively, rousing opening performance by the Snohomish High …

Follow the link below to preview our 2013 “Imagine… Hopes & Dreams Realized” Auction Catalog. 2013 Catalog  

The Snohomish Education Foundation is proud to announce that a record $203,049 in scholarship dollars will be awarded to the Snohomish School District class of 2013 graduating seniors. This amount is comprised of 179 individual awards provided to exceptional students. This amount represents a 34% dollar increase over last year. These scholarships were funded by a combination of generous local …

“Imagine… all the places they will go!”    325 community members gathered at the newly remodeled Valley View Middle School to raise money for Snohomish School District students and to gain awareness about the programs the Snohomish Foundation provides.  The theme for this year’s Breakfast was “Imagine… all the places they will go!” Following the theme of this event, students of …

Each year the Snohomish Education Foundation offers district educators the opportunity to submit innovative ideas to educate, motivate, and stimulate the young minds in our community. We are proud to announce that this year the Foundation awarded nearly $65,000 in Classroom Grants in response to the many amazing ideas submitted. These eighty-nine grants are a testimony to the innovative and …