Building Brighter Futures: Raymond Schools Foundation Grants 2023-2024
At the Raymond Schools Foundation, we believe in creating opportunities that inspire learning, curiosity, and personal growth. Each year, we work to provide funding for impactful programs that enrich the educational experiences of students across all grade levels.
Here’s a look at some of the incredible initiatives we supported during the 2023-2024 school year:
Strengthening Education and School Resources
Funding for Raymond Elementary and Junior-Senior High Needy Student Funds, ensuring students have access to the essentials needed for success.
Support for Raymond Elementary Library, fostering a love of reading and lifelong learning.
Sponsorship of Raymond High School ASB, providing students with leadership and school community opportunities.
Investment in Woodworking Class materials and Statistical Math Class books, ensuring hands-on and academic learning resources.
Academic Enrichment and Skill Development
Sponsorship of Junior High and High School Knowledge Bowl, encouraging critical thinking and teamwork.
Support for the High School Math Team Competition, fostering problem-solving skills and academic excellence.
Funding for the Humanities Class Trip to Medieval Village Festival, bringing history to life for students.
Hands-On Learning and Unforgettable Field Trips
The Foundation continues to fund engaging field trips that expand student learning beyond the classroom:
Art-focused experiences at the Seattle Art Museum and Museum of Pop Culture.
Science and environmental learning at the Pacific Science Center, Natural Resource Class Tree Farm, and Safety Patrol Field Trip.
Cultural exploration and history through the Kindergarten Hands-On Children’s Museum visit and 2nd Grade trip to Point Defiance Zoo.
Outdoor education with a Field Trip to the Beach for Student Groups and 5th & 6th Grade Field Trip.
Encouraging Student Engagement and Extracurricular Activities
Sponsorship of Cheerleader Camp, ensuring students have opportunities for teamwork and leadership.
Continued investment in Junior High Woodshop needs, promoting practical and technical skill development.
By investing in these programs, the Raymond Schools Foundation ensures that students continue to receive well-rounded educational experiences.
We look forward to sharing even more exciting initiatives as we move into 2024-2025!
The following activities/programs have been supported by grants awarded by the Raymond Schools Foundation during the current school year:
Raymond Elementary Needy Student Fund
Raymond Junior-Senior High Needy Student Fund
Raymond Elementary Library
Raymond High School ASB
Woodworking Class Materials
Statistical Math Class Books
Natural Resource Class Field Trip to Tree Farm
Junior High Knowledge Bowl
High School Math Team Competition
Art Class Trip to Seattle Art Museum
Band Trip to Museum of Pop Culture
4th Grade Trip to Pacific Science Center
Safety Patrol Field Trip
Kindergarten Trip to Hands On Children’s Museum
RHS Math Team to Washington State Council Math Competition
Humanities Class Trip to Medieval Village Festival
2nd Grade Trip to Point Defiance Zoo
3rd Grade Trip to Seattle Art Museum
Field Trip to Beach for Student Group
5th and 6th Grade Field Trip
Junior High Woodshop Needs
Cheerleader Camp
