On October 10, 2015, Snohomish Education Foundation hosted its "Imagine...the power of dreaming together!" Annual Fundraising Auction at the Tulalip Resort Casino. The Snohomish community showed how much we value and support education with donations reaching a new record of over $200,000.00 with 300 in attendance.

The event began with a performance by 2015 graduates from Snohomish High School, Garrett Hall and Olivia Verrill who sang an upbeat version of "Destination" followed by a night filled with frenzied bidding. During the "Fund a Need" portion of the evening, Allison Hoeth, 2015 graduate from Snohomish High School spoke on the impact that class room grants and scholarships had made on her life. Valley View Middle School Principal, Nancy Rhoades, also spoke to the importance of class room grants and the importance of supporting students in the Snohomish School District.

"Thanks to our many generous donors, corporate sponsors, and volunteers this evening was a great success", stated Robin Stefanson, Board Vice President and 2015 Auction Chair. "The funds donated today make a lasting impact on the students of tomorrow. Monies raised through the auction help us continue our Class room Grants, Scholarships, District-wide Grants and Hansen Shoe Fund programs."

The generosity of our community grows year after year.  In 2015, we were able to award over 175 individual scholarships to Snohomish's Glacier Peak, Snohomish and Aim High seniors totaling $170,000. These scholarships were funded in partnership with local businesses, organizations, and families. With increases in college tuition each year these scholarships become evermore important to the next generation of our Snohomish School District students. With the help of our many generous sponsors Snohomish School District's High School seniors were able to pursue their dreams. Here is what one recipient had to say about their scholarship.  "I am so blessed to have received this scholarship because it helps me reach my lifelong goal of becoming an elementary school teacher.  I want to make a difference in the lives of children and this award helps me get closer to that goal." 

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Carol Robinson, Foundation Trustee and Scholarship Committee Chair commented, "As our next generation heads off to an exciting future, I am reminded of what a truly amazing community we live in.  Without the support of our local businesses, service organizations and fellow community members we could not offer these amazing young adults this opportunity.  Thank you."

Snohomish Education 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 in 2015.

The $20,000.00 for the Summer Arts & Science Academy allowed for scholarships to low-income students that would not otherwise be able to attend.  This program's goal is to  fill summer learning gaps, create a lifelong passion for learning, and provide nourishing meals (through Kid's Café program) and transportation.  It also exposes students to new opportunities and helps build vocabulary and background knowledge.

"The SEF support of our Summer Arts & Science Academy is invaluable. The Foundation's support has made it possible for dozens of students to engage in innovative, hands-on learning, who might otherwise have not been able to afford it.  Our program is richer and more meaningful for the diversity of experiences that so many kids have brought to it." - Scott Peacock, Snohomish School District Assistant-Superintendent for Leadership & Learning

$20,000.00 for the Reading-readiness

 program  allows for all  children from

 ECEAP  preschool through third grade to attend programs that promote skills to enable students to be able to read by third grade.   Each year, another grade level is added to the 5-year program.  Statistically, we know that low and moderate-income populations or children at risk are demographically this highest percentage of students that begin slipping behind prior to the 4 th  grade.  We also know that statistically, those students that are challenged going into 4 th  grade are less likely to graduate from high school.