Mission of Ferndale Public Schools Foundation: To remove financial barriers so that students can soar

Purpose: 

The Foundation will play a vital role in supporting our schools by raising funds to bridge the gap between public funding and the additional resources required to enhance programs. We partner with the Ferndale School District to meet the needs of students to ensure their educational success. We seek to understand our community’s growing, diverse population and want to empower all students to soar not only while attending our schools, but beyond. We believe in the capacity for all students to reach their full potential, and we want to alleviate some of the financial burden. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information in our programs or activities.

Focus of this Application: You Belong Cards and Student Fee Relief

• Student Fee Relief for students not able to afford AP/ACT/SAT exam fees, ASB fees, field trips, or other fees pertaining to the typical school experience.
• You Belong Cards, which are preloaded debit cards that teachers, para educators, and school staff can request to assist in the purchase of items needed for student success.