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Expanding Educational Opportunities for Students

We work to enrich the student experience and promote innovation by engaging our community in supporting students. The Foundation makes targeted investments in Douglas County schools and programs to accelerate student achievement and skill development, encourage and develop great teachers, and expand community involvement in our schools.

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools is proud to continue to honor exceptional educators and staff who are inspiring a love of learning in students and are trailblazing extraordinary innovation in our schools at the annual Apple Award Gala.

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools coordinates the Lend A Hand School Supply Drive every summer, with the goal of collecting, purchasing, assembling and distributing backpacks and school supplies to students in need.

The primary goal of the annual Perseverance Golf Tournament is to raise funds for the Perseverance Scholarship* for Douglas County graduates, but it will also be a great way to connect DCSD staff prior to the start of the 2024-25 school year.

The annual Building the Dream Gala brings out the Douglas County community to honor the amazing students, cherished teachers, exceptional schools, and extraordinary programs of the Douglas County School District! 

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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

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.

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

Promote inclusion, empathy and stewardship of our greater community 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.

Upcoming DCSD Community Events

 
 

Take Action

There are many ways to support our mission to help open doors for Douglas County students.  

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools provides resources for experiential and innovative programs and events, mobilizing our community to ensure every student has enriching opportunities to learn and thrive.
 

GIFTS IN KIND

Donated items and services are a key part of propelling the mission forward. The kinds of in-kind contributions that have impact are endless, but certain items and services are our highest priorities.

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Awarded annually based on the criteria established between the Foundation’s board of directors and each fund’s donors. Funds are awarded as seed money to ignite a new project or to support deserving students in need.
 

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Find out more about the GEM (Give Every Month, Grow Every Mind) Society, Matching Gifts & Gifts of Stock.  Your gift can be applied to the greatest need identified by the Foundation, or can be designated for a specific school or program.

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