Yakima Schools Foundation

We had the opportunity to assist with funding the Davis Outdoor backpacking kits needed for their year-end backpacking trip at Packwood Lake!

This provided them an incredible opportunity for the club to explore the outdoors, develop valuable skills and create lasting memories.

We love to support such enriching experiences that promote adventure, learning and personal growth!

Stop by The Public House of Yakima West on Wednesday for a Pint to support the students at the Yakima School District!

We are EXCITED to announce our next Pint Night with Public House West!! Come down on June 12th from Open to Close to enjoy a pint (or two)! We will be there from 5-8PM, however Public House will be donating $1 per pint all day!

We look forward to seeing everyone!

The Public House of Yakima

We are EXCITED to announce our next Pint Night with Public House West!! Come down on June 12th from Open to Close to enjoy a pint (or two)! We will be there from 5-8PM, however Public House will be donating $1 per pint all day!

We look forward to seeing everyone!

The Public House of Yakima

"Thank you, Yakima Schools Foundation for funding our grant proposal to attend the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy, Snow Mountain Ranch trails. Our fifth graders enjoyed listening to the guides as we hiked through the talking trails. The kids got to experience a true shrub-steppe habitat and view wildlife. This was a great experience for our students. For many students, it was the first time they had experienced our local hiking trails. Thank you for making this happen." Cowiche Canyon Conservancy

Thank you all that attended Celebrate our Youth last Tuesday to celebrate the impact the community has had and continues to have on education. Your presence reaffirms our shared belief in the power of community, and we are truly grateful for each and every one of you. We had such a great time and love seeing everyone come together!

📷: Aimee Lynn

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The first 10 people to comment on this post get a pair of tickets to our Celebrate our Youth Dinner Event on May 14th!

This is a great opportunity to see how the foundation and the community come together to support educational experiences in the school district!

You will get to see performances by the BALIKI Steel Drum Band, McKinley Dancers and hear from students about how the community impacts the various programs they get to be a part of.

Let's take a moment to honor the amazing educator's who go above and beyond every day to inspire, educate, and empower our future leaders. Thank you, teachers, for your unwavering dedication and passion!

Congratulations to all the award recipients and nominees at the Excellence in Education Awards! It was truly inspiring to celebrate the dedication and hard work of educators who shape our future!

A Special congratulations to Christina Carlson, our Champion of Youth Award Recipient! Christina has been a mentor at Washington Middle School for the past 3 years. During this time, she has created meaningful relationships that have made a genuine impact on her mentees and family’s lives. Aside from mentoring, she also happens to be a retired Yakima Schools Foundation board member who still manages to find time to volunteer. Whether it is speaking at events or encouraging others to get involved, she continuously finds ways to make an impact on students’ lives.

Her continued involvement in supporting Yakima Schools isn’t surprising for those that know her, her energy is truly unmatched. Her work has been incredibly impactful to not only the youth but the surrounding community!

This past year President Sam Johnson and ED Shawna Masters have been busy visiting schools within the Yakima School District to speak with staff about our Foundation!

It's been an incredibly opportunity to share our mission and discuss how we can support staff and students together!

Thank you to all the Principals and Staff for allowing us into your schools and taking some time in your staff meetings. It has been such a pleasure getting to meet everyone.

Today we had fun speaking with staff at Ridgeview Elementary! Yakima Public Schools

Do you have a current Sophomore or Junior at Eisenhower High School , A.C. Davis High School or Stanton Academy passionate about making a difference in the community? We are seeking to add 2 student board members to join the Yakima Schools Foundation for the 2024-2025 year to help shape the future. If the student is enthusiastic about creating positive change, we want to hear from you! This is a great way to add to the students resume and dive into a non-profit!

To apply, please visit our website at www.yakimaschoolsfoundation.org

Todays the day! Lets pack the place out!

This Thursday (4/11) indulge in a delicious meal at Five Guys and make a difference!

Five Guys is generously donating 15% of sales between 5-7PM to benefit the students and teachers of the Yakima School District!

Your meal can go towards supporting educational initiatives in our community.

Let's show support for the students and teachers while enjoying some burgers and fries!

This Thursday (4/11) indulge in a delicious meal at Five Guys and make a difference!

Five Guys is generously donating 15% of sales between 5-7PM to benefit the students and teachers of the Yakima School District!

Your meal can go towards supporting educational initiatives in our community.

Let's show support for the students and teachers while enjoying some burgers and fries!

On April 11th from 5-7PM Five Guys Burgers and Fries will be donating 15% of all sales to the foundation!!!

Make sure to stop by for some great food!

Congratulations to our board member Sy Ruiz on 39 under 39! We are lucky to have you, you are an integral part of the foundation and community!

39 Under 39: Sy Ruiz has always been a believer in Yakima.

"At an early age, I knew I wanted to work in Yakima," Ruiz said. "I went to college at the University of Washington, and I saw this rhetoric that you had to leave Yakima to be successful.

"I disagreed with it. I knew I wanted to come back."

And Ruiz, 27, not only came back, but he obtained his dream job: public relations and development director for OIC of Washington. In his position, Ruiz oversees OIC's civic engagement, marketing and grant-writing divisions, combining skills he gained in college, working with his parents and serving in the community.

Read Sy's full profile in 39 Under 39, available now: https://yhne.ws/3IVKxwO

YSF Supporters,

The Yakima Schools Foundation exists to enhance educational opportunities for students by funding grants for teachers. Many teachers and other district personnel support the Yakima Schools Foundation in so many ways.

The Yakima School District recently announced layoffs that will negatively impact students and their opportunities.

The Yakima Schools Foundation remains committed to working with teachers and the Yakima School District to continue supporting educational opportunities for students. Now more than ever, outside sources of support to students are vital to their success and the foundation will continue fundraising and advocating for student educational opportunities via our monthly events and Celebrate our Youth event. We hope you continue to support us while we continue to work to support the students.

Many individual teachers, paraprofessionals, and admin personnel are impacted by the YSD situation. These are people that have helped the Yakima Schools Foundation throughout the years. We give our sincere sympathies to those affected.

Respectfully,

Executive Director Shawna Masters, President Sam Johnson on behalf of the YSF Board of Directors

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at the Bier Den!

Come down tomorrow between 5-9PM and $1 per pint sold will be donated to the foundation!

We are excited to host Longmire Springs Brewing from Packwood, Washington!! They will be rollin’ into town this WEDNESDAY 3/27 for a Tap Takeover & help us Fundraise for our schools!
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Stop into the Den 5-7pm for Tap takeover - Meet the Owners & Brewers while enjoying their amazing beers! Then stay until 9:00pm to help us raise funds for the Yakima Schools Foundation! A portion of every pint sold will be donated! Cheers!!

Congratulations on your approved grants this month!

Roosevelt Elementary School, Wilson Middle School, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School, McClure Elementary School and A.C. Davis High School Yakima Public Schools

We are joining together for another year of the Excellence in Education Awards! Nominations are now being accepted!

For more information about the Excellence in Education Awards, including the awards ceremony and the nomination form, please visit www.ysd7.org/staffawards