SHARE:  
Join Our Email List
From the Desk of Executive Director, Melanie Mack
#IAPPLIED

Thanks to a unique program announced today, every Culver City High School students in the Class of 2020 will have the opportunity to apply to at least one four-year college or trade school at no cost to them.

This program, funded by through the Culver City Education Foundation, will give every eligible CCHS 2020 senior up to $100 to pay for a college or trade school application. To make sure every member of the Class of 2020 benefits from this opportunity, those enrolling in our local community colleges, West L.A. College or Santa Monica College, whose application is free, will receive a $50 gift card to the school’s bookstore upon verification of enrollment.

“The Class of 2020 will have a clear vision of a pathway beyond high school with this program,” said Culver City School Principal Dr. Lisa Cooper, who added that the program will use the #IApplied hashtag to celebrate the students as they select their schools. “We want to eliminate any barrier that may be preventing our seniors from applying to college or trade school, and this is a major step in that direction.” The #IApplied program is one of the first of its kind and fits in line with the school’s commitment to making sure every Centaur is College and Career ready.

“We want to make sure all CCUSD’s students are well-equipped for the next step of their educational career,” said Melanie Mack, executive director of the Culver City Education Foundation. “This program will enable students to explore educational pathways that take them to traditional four-year universities, but also to trade and technical schools that will equip students with competitive skills and practical knowledge for emerging industries and immediate employment.”

Cooper said that for many of the students on her campus the simple cost of filing an application with a school is cost-prohibitive and may force them to forego the next step in their education or career pathway. A recent college survey with the CCHS class of 2019 revealed that 41% of the graduating class stated that the college application fees prevented them from applying to more colleges. The #IApplied program will benefit all students in the class of 2020 and will open doors to more opportunities and bright futures.

To learn more, contact ccef@ccusd.org and ask for Melanie Mack.
Join the Circle!

Every child deserves the best education possible. Your donation ensures all students have well-rounded experiences that successfully position them for their futures. In recognition of your generous
support, we gratefully acknowledge you as a member of the Superintendent’s Circle!

Recognizing donors of $1,000 or more each year (July - June)

AMBASSADOR: $50,000 OR MORE
20 complimentary event tickets to Tribute to the Stars, opportunity to name two theatre seats in the Robert Frost Auditorium, and Private dinner with the Superintendent plus all benefits below.

LEADER: $25,000 - $49,999
15 complimentary event tickets to Tribute to the Stars plus all benefits below

BENEFACTOR: $10,000 - $24,999
10 complimentary event tickets to Tribute to the Stars plus all benefits below.

PATRON: $5,000 - $9,999
Eight complimentary event tickets to Tribute to the Stars plus all benefits below.

FRIEND: $1,000 - $4,999
Five complimentary event tickets to Tribute to the Stars plus all benefits below.

Unlimited pass to CCUSD academy of visual & performing arts events (AVPA)
pass) *Must RSVP*

Invitation to exclusive Superintendent’s Circle round table

Listing on Superintendent’s Circle display at each school

Recognition year-round on the Ed Foundation website

Acknowledgement in local newspaper after fiscal year-end

Recognition as a member of the Superintendent’s Circle in the Ed
Foundation’s Year In Review

Exclusive Announcements via CCEF Newsletter for SC Members Only 

*Minimum investment to join is $1,000*
Robert Frost Auditorium
Interested in naming a seat in the Robert Frost Auditorium? In memory of... or perhaps for your family, student, teacher, etc... Click the link below or contact our office at ccef@ccusd.org for more information. All monies raised fund arts programming for all CCUSD students.

Arts Endowment
Arts Endowment
As you know our district’s performing arts space, The Robert Frost Auditorium, has been under a complete renovation for the past two years. Taxpayers approved a school facilities bond in June 2014 and the Frost is ready for its close up this school year.

This state of the art performing arts space is a gathering space for all of Culver City and with your leadership we can make sure this space is kept in tip top shape for future generations.

Through the expansion of Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways, The Robert Frost provides an exciting learning environment that suports both our production & managerial arts pathway and our performing arts pathway.

Nestled in “the Heart of Screenland” this building will provide the opportunity for students to receive hands on, high skill technical experience for jobs located literally in their backyards.

The Robert Frost Auditorium can now be used by all students in the district. School assemblies, group counseling, core instruction, performing art classes and productions will take place at the Frost. In addition, as one of the largest state-of-the-art venues on the westside, this architectural treasure will attract outside performing arts organizations that require a larger venue than the Kirk Douglas or Ivy Substation.

The Frost has a focus of arts, entertainment, multicultural programming and educational activities in Culver City and on the westside of Los Angeles.

Our Capital Campaign

We have kicked off an exciting $10 million dollars – five-year capital campaign to ensure our promise to serve every student, at every school, every day.

For details about how you can leave your legacy and participate with a gift to our capital campaign, please contact Melanie Mack at  melaniemack@ccusd.org  or 310.842.4220 for more details.

Special thanks to our lead donors, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Mark and Mary Stevens and the Sanford Bodger Family.
CCEF Welcomes Amazon Studios
CCEF welcomes Amazon Studios as it's newest sponsor. We were delighted to have Amazon Studios sponsor our annual gala, Tribute to the Stars: Prom Edition 2019 and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship for years to come!
Business Partner Spotlight
CCEF would like to spotlight Sean Jordan, founder of Cold Brew Bros with his sons -- students at CCMS and CCHS -- for becoming one of our newest business partners.

Cold Brew Bros has generously offered to help CCEF host events and provide profit sharing to the Ed Foundation!

To learn how to become a CCEF Business Partner, contact our office at ccef@ccusd.org and ask for Melanie Mack.
Tribute to the Stars 2020!
Mark Your Calendars for Saturday, May 2, 2020!

Renew your sponsorship for 2020!

Contact Melanie Mack at melaniemack@ccusd.org
Melanie Mack
A Word from Our Executive Director
Wow, there are so many exciting programs and projects underway! Thank you for supporting the students of CCUSD!

If you'd like to learn more about ways to get involved and increasing your financial investment, let's talk. Call our office at 310.842.4220 or shoot me an email at melaniemack@ccusd.org.

In service,
Melanie Mack