IMPACT
Every donation to the Eureka Schools Foundation directly fuels enrichment programs that shape our students’ lives—both inside and beyond the classroom. From the joyful hum of a music class to the focused creativity in a library makerspace or the rush of teamwork on the field, ESF dollars make it happen.
Below, you’ll find real voices from across our district sharing what your support has meant for our students. These stories, from every school in EUSD, show how ESF bridges the funding gap to bring STEAM, music, libraries and athletics to life.
Impact By School
In Their Words…
“ESF donations have greatly impacted my class. I am so grateful for the tools we’ve been able to receive through generous donations to build an exciting, collaborative classroom.” – Jennifer Peterson, Teacher at Oakhills
“With the help of an ESF STEAM grant we will be getting a 3D printer and incorporating that into our classroom STEAM projects.” – Katie Rhue, Teacher at Maidu
“With ESF dollars we added LEGO Education SPIKE kits that have elevated hands-on learning, allowing students to build and code.” – Helena Johnson, Principal at Greenhills
“Our school sports help students succeed in a whole range of ways both now and in the future, and I really appreciate the support of the Eureka Schools Foundation in making on-campus athletics possible.” – Craig Cook, Coach at Cavitt
“The generous ESF donations to the library have had a significant impact on student engagement.” – Gracie Myers, Librarian at Ridgeview
“We are so lucky to be able to continue to offer high-quality music programs in our district, due to the ongoing support of ESF.” – Heidi Williams, Principal at Excelsior
“Thanks to ESF’s generous funding we have recently been able to update our original scoreboards to a more modern and accessible version, giving our gymnasium a much needed upgrade!” – Amber Sutton, Principal at Olympus
These are just glimpses of the difference your support makes every day in EUSD classrooms. From STEAM innovation to library transformations, music mentorship to athletic opportunity—your donations are behind it all.