An organization committed to building community and school partnerships to the fullest, Tahoma Schools Foundation (TSF) was founded in 1987 by a small group of enthusiastic business owners and community leaders, who wanted to make an impact on the futures of students attending school in the Tahoma School District. TSF works separately, but in tandem with the district to understand need deficits and provide funding to projects, special initiatives and programs that are not otherwise funded by local, state, or federal education dollars. Despite being one of the most coveted districts in our state, there are still several funding shortfalls when it comes to paying for enrichment projects and programs for our students.
Over the years, TSF has provided funding for various projects and needs supporting students K-12. A few of these projects have included:
•Funding Kindergarten Camp & reading materials for the program
•Purchasing new instruments for the high school band’s heavily worn musical ensemble
•Provides $20,000 in scholarships to graduates showcased Future Readiness in K-12 years
•Funded our middle school Robotics team computers for competitions
•Purchased a state-of-the-art projection system to support the Drama Club at the PAC
•Supported We the People competitions
•Provided student leadership courses to promote inclusivity
•Ongoing funding for THS College Bound programs
•Supported several mental health and wellness initiatives benefiting students, families, and our community at large
Our mission and goal is to ensure all students have an equal opportunity at becoming Future
Ready by supporting programs that offer dynamic tools and resources to our students in their K-12 journey. These un-funded programs are the same programs that give our students the chance at pushing themselves to the next level and help broaden their experiences in preparation for graduation and entry into our community. The Tahoma Schools Foundation cannot do what we do without the generous support of our parents, faculty, business leaders, and overarching support of Maple Valley community members.
“Giving back to our Future Ready student programs will remain a constant and critical mission of the TSF Board. Watching our students learn and grow, develop into their authentic selves with their unique differences and skillsets, and watching our students gain confidence and charisma to try new things, is why we do what we do. Without the generosity of our community’s time, talents, and treasures, we would not have nearly the diverse set of graduates each year who are ready to take on the world because of their educational and enrichment experience in the Tahoma District.” – Hope Reyes, TSF
Through community driven, event-based fundraising, TSF is excited to bring back the Harlem Wizards to our community this fall! Join us on October 7th @ 7pm at Maple View Middle School – the Wizards bring fun and enjoyment to spectators big and small. To purchase your tickets to a night full of tricks, hoops and ally-oops in advance, visit: HarlemWizards.com today & don’t forget to check us out on the web at tahomaschoolsfoundation.org and follow us on Facebook for future community fundraising events!
Would you like to join forces with TSF? We are actively seeking new board members and volunteers and partnerships to help us support Tahoma Students becoming future ready. Please email us at TSF409@gmail.com for more information!
