Why We Exist

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools accomplishes our mission via three primary avenues:

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FINANCIAL
INVESTMENT

Contributions from individuals, organizations and corporations are invested in classrooms, initiatives, projects and events, all focused on accelerating student learning.

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CHAPTER
ENGAGEMENT

85 parent-led organizations such as PTOs, booster clubs and other volunteer-driven organizations are member chapters of the Foundation. They activate fundraising and parent support for their school or program, creating new opportunities for students. 

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FOUNDATION
PROGRAMMING

More than 6,500 students and 750 educators participate in the Foundation’s educational events and programs designed to support student and teacher success.

Our Three Pillars

We measure our growing impact through the increase of annualized growth in awarded grants, the District programs invested, and number of students impacted each year by the efforts of the FDCS. The Foundation funds and fundraises around these pillars:

 

INNOVATION & LEADERSHIP

Reward, recognize and incentivize excellence in leadership and innovation!

Emphasis on creative modes of instruction that prove effective at increasing students cognition. Developing the whole student - focusing on communication, collaboration, critical thinking skills, initiative, community stewardship and leadership.

 
 

S.T.E.A.M.

Fund, expand and invest in STEAM resources to prepare each and every student for the future!

Empowering students with a strong educational background in STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math fields so as to be better prepared for a changing world and continually evolving workforce.

 
 

COMMUNITY

Partner, support, assist, include and elevate all in the DCSD community!

Promote inclusion, empathy and stewardship of our greater community (families, businesses, etc.) in the education process, as well as turning the rewards of that education back towards the community in terms of service, stewarding and care of those in need.

The Foundation’s Board of Director members commit to serving on
a committee supporting one of the three pillars.