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The Issaquah Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that drives resources to help all students reach the promise of their academic potential. We do this by bridging the gap between funds the state provides for basic education and the dollars our schools need to prepare students for success in school and life.

Calling for Kids Annual Fund Campaign

The end of the school year means more than the beginning of summer fun. At the Foundation, it means that we’re preparing for the start of our Calling for Kids Annual Fund Campaign. Our theme is “Everybody In.” We look to every parent and community member to join us in support of our students and schools. This year we’re adding a few new twists and fun additions. So, check your mailbox for this postcard and look for Calling for Kids materials during 2010-2011 school year registration events.

2010 Golden Apple Award Recipient

The Issaquah Schools Foundation is proud to announce our 2010 Community Golden Apple Recipient, Gordon Brown.

12th Annual Nourish Every Mind Benefit Luncheon

The Foundation says THANK YOU to the nearly 800 business and community members who packed Issaquah Community Center on Thursday, May 13 for the 12th Annual Nourish Every Mind Benefit Luncheon. The Foundation couldn’t have ordered a better day and the wonderful weather proved to be an indicator of the day’s success. By close of the Luncheon, attendees had raised a record $406,000 in support of Issaquah District students and schools.

“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our guests,” says Executive Director Robin Callahan. ”It proves just how committed our community is to education. They realize that an investment in our students is an investment in our community and in our collective future. More donors stepped up at a greater level than ever before in the history of our Foundation to ensure that all students have the resources required to prepare them for success in school, college and career.”

Proceeds from the Luncheon will underwrite the Foundation’s current slate of programs and seed new initiatives designed to increase students' knowledge in critical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects. These include Financial Literacy classes for all 8th graders, Robotics Clubs at all middle and high schools and an updated science curriculum for Kindergarten through 5th grade students.

The Foundation offers hearty thanks to the hard-working Nourish Every Mind Committee, co-chaired by Elizabeth Brown and Leslie Patten; our Golden Apple Sponsors, Microsoft and Swedish Medical Center; and our speakers—teachers Eric Ensey and Betsy Sanford and Issaquah High School alum Elyse Edwards. Kudos also to Pat Cashman for serving as Master of Ceremonies for the 7th consecutive year, and to our wonderful Table Captains for helping to fill the room.

See how a cast of volunteers transforms the Community Center in one evening. View our time-lapse video.

It’s not too late to add to Nourish Every Mind‘s success. Click here to make an online donation today.

Read the Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter’s NEM Luncheon story

Elizabeth and Leslie Room Overview