North Thurston Education Foundation
The Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer run organization with a community commitment to excellence in education. For more info, visit, www.ntef.org.
Our purpose is to seek donations, bequests, or endowments to provide support to students in NTPS. The Foundation Board of Trustees annually distributes money for:
*Individual student assistant to cover emergency needs where there are no other resources. Each school receives money for this purpose.
*Scholarships for college or technical school to graduates of each high school.
*Direct financial
16/08/2024
We’re so grateful for the heartfelt thank you notes from our incredible scholarship recipients! Your words inspire us and remind us why we do what we do. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to read these touching messages and see the impact of your support. Together, we’re making dreams come true!
15/08/2024
Eric Zabala, an Army veteran and lifelong resident of the area, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the North Thurston Education Foundation (NTEF) board. A River Ridge High School graduate, he earned his AA from South Puget Sound Community College, a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Washington, and an MBA from Saint Martin's University.
Eric is a successful small business owner with 12 years at State Farm, including five as an agent. Married to Crystal for 20 years and father to Zane, a North Thurston Public Schools student, Eric is deeply committed to the community. His collaborative efforts include a joint grant for STEM with NTEF and support for the Tumwater Youth Program, showcasing his passion for fostering educational and community growth.
09/08/2024
We love to receive notes from families. We could not do this work without YOU.
You are making a difference in the lives of children and families every day.
05/08/2024
🚨 Scam Alert! 🚨
Beware of fake posts claiming to sell vendor spots for our Golf Tournament Event. These are scams and they do not represent NTEF! For any questions, email us at [email protected].
03/08/2024
Thank You, Beth Utto-Galarneau, for Your Incredible Service
The North Thurston Education Foundation (NTEF) extends heartfelt gratitude to Beth Utto-Galarneau as she steps down from our Board of Directors on July 31, 2024, after nine years of dedicated service.
Thank you, Beth, for your incredible service and unwavering dedication. You have made a lasting difference, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
With gratitude,
All of us at the North Thurston Education Foundation
02/08/2024
NTEF sponsored KMS student group to HOSA's International Leadership Conference, and the support from NTEF made such a difference to help the students with free/reduced lunch. Thank you!
01/08/2024
We love to receive notes from families. We could not do this work without YOU. You are making a difference in the lives of children and families every day.
22/07/2024
📚 A huge THANK YOU to the Matthews Children's Foundation for their generous $1,000 grant! 🙌 Your support is helping North Thurston Education Foundation remove barriers, enhance learning, and enrich the lives of students in the North Thurston Public Schools community. Together, we're making a difference every day! 💙
13/07/2024
We love to receive notes from families. We could not do this work without YOU.
You are making a difference in the lives of children and families every day.
11/07/2024
Your support has helped students at Seven Oaks Elementary!
"Earlier this year you helped out with funding for a special project due to SOE's lack of storage for student resource closet. I was able to purchase items to organize and store student resources. Thank you for the support. We had about 74 students use our student resource closet this year" -Sarah Bourque, School Counselor at Seven Oaks Elementary.
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