Contributions are hard at work supporting ...

39% ESSENTIAL SCHOOL NEEDS

Sustaining essential school staff, programs, and resources that the district is unable to fund, such as our Nurse, Volunteer Coordinator, Arts Teacher, Drama Instructor, and Racial Equity Team

28% UNIQUE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Supporting unique school programs that the district does not fund, such as Fall Connections, Winter Lantern Festival, Spring Enrichment Program, Team Sports, Theater, Kindergarten Jump Start, New Student Welcome, Moving-Up Ceremonies, Staff Appreciations, and Free Yearbooks for All

23% ENHANCING COMMITTEE WORK

Offering programs, events, and efforts that support our entire school community through volunteer-led committees, such as the Racial Equity Fund, After-School Programs, Building Community Initiative (BCI), Parent-Information Exchange (PIE), Legislative & Advocacy, Family & Student Learning Support, Garden, and Emerging Needs

10% STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 

Ensuring that all students can participate in school-related programs and activities regardless of cost

Check out the FOSB website to learn more about its current budget, committees, events, and how to get involved.

FOSB is also a member of the Central and North Seattle PTA Alliance (CANSSPA), the sister organization of the West Seattle Public Schools Equity Fund and Southeast Seattle Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA). Their mission is to advocate for all children in the Seattle Public School District to receive adequate and equitable education. Please consider supporting their efforts through the Alliance for Education.