SBEF is thrilled to announce that Scott Curtner, one of SBEF’s first presidents and a current board member, received the City of San Bruno’s Community Recognition Award for 2026! This prestigious annual award honors a member of the San Bruno Community who has made significant contributions to the community through their volunteer efforts. The award recognizes: And we couldn’t think …
SBEF’s 1st-Ever Student Art Contest
The San Bruno Education Foundation is excited to invite students to participate in our first-ever Student Art Contest! This is a fun opportunity for students to share their creativity while celebrating what makes the San Bruno school community special. Who Can Participate: All TK – 8th Students are invited to submit an entry. Theme: Our Schools. Our Community. Draw a …
Tour Parkside on Panther Pride Day on 2/7!
Calling all elementary school families! You’re invited to SBEF and Parkside’s third annual Panther Pride Day on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 10am-noon! Learn more about Parkside and enjoy: Questions? Email milopez@sbpsd.k12.ca.us RSVP here.
Double Your Donation to SBEF With Employer Matching!
Did you know many companies offer to match employee donations to eligible nonprofits? It’s a simple way to make your gift go twice as far—at no extra cost to you! Last year, SBEF was grateful to receive matching donations initiated by employees at the following companies. See if your employer is on the list: Don’t see your employer on the …
Join Your School’s PTA!
School is back in full swing…have you joined your child’s school PTA or PTO yet? Join your school’s parent-teacher organization, and you will: Did you know that grandparents, aunts, uncles, and neighbors can also join the PTA or make a donation to the PTA? So can school alumni, prospective families, and community members who want to support their local schools! …
SBEF Supports Teacher Training in Early Literacy
Last school year, we provided funding for 28 of our elementary school teachers to begin the two-year LETRS early literacy training program. Grounded in the “science of reading,” the LETRS program provides educators with research-based insights into how children learn to read and how to best support their literacy development. San Bruno teachers, like Ms. Murphy and Mrs. Easley quoted …
SBEF Receives $200,000 Grant for Teacher, Student Support
SBEF is thrilled to announce that the Give Forward Foundation is awarding SBEF with a $200,000 donation for the 2025-26 school year! The Give Forward Foundation supports sustainable improvements in Bay Area K-12 schools. Their donation will fund programs that aim to deepen in-class instruction and provide additional supports to students and teachers in the San Bruno Park School District. …
A Look Back At The 2024-25 School Year
Dear San Bruno Park School District Families, As the 2024–2025 school year concludes, we reflect on a year filled with growth, creativity, and community. The San Bruno Education Foundation (SBEF), a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to the success of our students, has been at the heart of this progress—providing programs and resources that enrich our students’ educational experiences. This year, SBEF …
SBEF & Volunteers Beautify Our Schools
SBEF has officially wrapped up our Community Pride Project Days at our schools this school year! We couldn’t have done it without the over one hundred volunteers who rolled up their sleeves and put in the hard work of beautifying our school campuses! We also want to thank the District’s Facilities & Maintenance crew for partnering with us on this …
San Bruno Park’s 3rd Annual Lego Robotics Competition 2025
Congratulations to the students who participated in SBEF’s and the District’s 3rd annual Lego Robotics Competition on April 26, 2025! Since January, over ninety 5th-8th graders from our elementary schools and Parkside met weekly to work in teams to design, build, and program their robots, following the First Lego League Curriculum. At the final competition this past Saturday, the 5th …