PADEN ELEMENTARY: INVESTING IN EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY

Paden Elementary is home to 400 students from a wide range of cultural and economic backgrounds. As a Title 1 school, we rely on the generosity of our community to provide the well‑rounded educational experience our students deserve.

Funds raised directly support essential programs and opportunities, including:

Reading specialist services that strengthen literacy for all students
Our garden program, bringing hands‑on learning to life
Teacher mini‑grants for classroom supplies and creative projects
Community events that build the strong, inclusive culture Paden is known for
The beloved ice cream truck at our annual Back to School Ice Cream Social
Yearbooks for every student, ensuring no child is left out
Scholarships for 5th grade science camp
Assemblies and field trips for every class

Every bid helps us maintain the programs that make Paden a joyful, supportive, and inspiring place for our children to learn and grow.

Thank you donors!

Paden | Play by the Bay

Spring Auction 2026