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. 

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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.
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Academic Programs 

Investing in the stellar reputation of Poway High

  • Instructional Materials and Supplies
  • Instructional Technology
  • Curriculum Development
  • Academic Staffing Support 
  • College Readiness 
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Co-curricular Programs

Strengthening the character and competitiveness of our students 
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  • Academic Field Trips 
  • Supplies to Support Programs 
  • Student Services
  • The Arts 
  • Athletics 
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Innovations in Teaching

Providing opportunities to foster the innovative spirit of our teachers

  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Technology
  • School Visitations 
  • Teacher Collaboration & Research 

Where your Donations Have Been Invested

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

2017

  • $2,890 for Microscopes
  • $5,161 for Heart Rate monitors and fitness supplies for P.E. Dept.
  • $1,891 for microphones, sound equipment and food prep teaching
  • $12,000 for Student Services Counseling and Peer Counseling
  • $7,665 for Chromebooks & computers
  • $1,500 for "Every 15 minutes" program
  • $470 for Read Awards
  • $699 for an electronic balance for science dept
  • $1,000 for the Marching Band
  • $800 for You School
  • $1,000 for Peer Counselling

2016

  • $2,400 for 4 teachers to attend a Response to Instruction Conference
  • $600 for a PrepOne™ Sapphire and Photo Hood for Biology Dept.
  • $7,112 for a Sousaphone (results is two being purchased due to a matching gifts program.)
  • $7,000 for 48 real time wireless heart rate monitors for the physical fitness program
  • $7,000 for Student Services Counseling (2016)
  • $3,200 for 10 Chromebooks computers
  • $1,145 for SAT/ACT prep-books for AVID
  • $860 for an iPad to support remediation in the Spanish language program
  • $500 for READ awards

2015

  • $7,000 for Student Services Counseling (2015/2016)
  • $2,000 to support the "Every 15 Minutes" dramatization (2015)
  • $5,000 classroom supplies support (2015)
  • $1,500 for LCD projector bulbs (2015)
  • $1,500 for Physics software (2015)
  • $7,190 for 5 HD camera sets for Digital Media equipment (2015)
  • $4,200 for 5 Photo class computers (2015)
  • $1,300+ for teacher conferences and class room support (2015)
  • $1,000 Titan Museum (donor specified)

2014

  • $20,500 for Student Services Counseling (2014/2015)
  • $15,000 for 6 engineering & graphics program computers (2014)
  • $3,500 for BrainPop and Overdrive library software for student use (2014)
  •  $2,500 for Teacher accounts (donor specified)
  • 7 Laptops (Corporate donation)
  • $1,500 to reinstate 6.5 period classes (2014)

2013

  • $31,850 for Student Services Counseling (2013/2014)
  • $2,000 Golf Team (donor specified)
  • $700 for AVID (2013 fundraiser)
  • $500 for Art Department (2013 fundraiser) 
  • $1,000 to the Golf Team (2013 donor specified)
  • $5,000 for Biology field trip (2013 donor specified)
  • $30,000 Agriculture Program (2013 donor specified grant)
  • $500 Biology department (2013 fundraiser)
  • $900 Foreign Language and English Departments (2013 donor specified) 

2012

  • $25,000 for Student Services Counseling (2012/13) 
  • $7,500 for 10 iPads for teacher classroom instruction (2012) 
  • $850 for high speed printer serving the attendance office 
  • $1,500 for student transportation support (2012/13 donor specified)
  • $25,000 to various booster clubs raised thru Team Saver Card program
  • $30,000 Agriculture Program (2012 donor specified grant)

2011

  • $20,000 for Student Services Counseling (2011/12)
  • $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)
  • $30,000 Agriculture Program (2011 donor specified grant)
  • $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)

2010

  • $38,900 for Student Services Counseling (2010/11)
  • $34,500 for teacher technology training (2010 donor specified)
  • $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)
  • $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

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Foundation is overseen by a board of volunteer trustees. These trustees are parents, alumni, students, school staff and the Principal of Poway High. 
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with a tax ID# of 33-0823876. 
Executive Officers
Chair – Shawna Fallon
Vice Chair – Jamie Loosbrock
Treasurer – Scott Davis 
Secretary – Shirley Tsunoda
Financial Secretary – Carol Lord-Heuschele

Directors
Alumni President – Larry Ott '81 
Webmaster – Traci Barker-Ball
Director - Sheri Novak
Director – Judith McAuley
Director – Kathy Hale
Director - Mary Vivanco
Director - Rese Farrish

Ex-Officio Members
Principal – Richard Nash
Vice Principal – Colin Young
Teacher – Jacquelyn Whitaker
Student Rep – Noah Ramos

Members
Wendy Hummel
Steven Stone '80
Join our Board 
We generally meet on the first Thursday of every month at 6pm in the Poway High Museum (northwest corner of Building F). Please contact the Foundation Chair for more info. 

Please use our Self Nominating Form to tell us about your interests.
Contact Us 
Poway High Foundation 
15500 Espola Road 
Poway, CA 92064 
858-748-0245 
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