Contribute to the Foundation
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation has achieved its first major milestone of building a $1,000,000 endowment to provide ongoing funding to enrich the learning of generations of Columbia students. This accomplishment comes at a time when the district continues to grow and the needs multiply, so our work is far from done. Since 1996 the CPS Foundation has awarded $400,000 in books, materials, and technology to help our children learn better, faster, and easier.
We want you to help us continue the legacy by becoming a member of the CPS Foundation. Please click here for more information.
Sometimes people wonder why this extra funding is needed since our public schools are supported with tax dollars. The simple truth is that those tax dollars barely cover “fixed overhead” – salaries, benefits, utilities, transportation, maintenance, etc. There are very few dollars left to invest in innovative teaching materials and experiences; sometimes even important basics such as library books aren’t adequately funded. Your dollars given to the foundation really make a difference for kids in the classroom.
Together we can make a difference in the lives of our children and our community. We hope you will be part of this exciting year for the Foundation and our schools.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Lynnanne Baumgardner
President, Columbia Public Schools Foundation