Legacy Brick Project Update

The next order of Legacy Bricks will be completed soon. Don’t miss your chance to be included in the Legacy Walkway. Don’t delay in ordering your brick! Your school - your name in stone - you become a part of the legacy by contributing to our endowment fund.

Bricks permanently engraved with the names of families, students, alumni, teachers, and friends have been and will continue to be installed in the entrance walkway at Pleasant Valley High School. This campaign provides a unique opportunity to leave a permanent symbol of your support and dedication to Pleasant Valley High School.

As an alumni, parent, or friend of PVHS, you know that a quality education is essential to future success. Your generous contribution will be added to the PVHSF endowment fund, which will generate income to support programs and add to the academic well being of our high school.

Here's how to order a Legacy Brick

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FAQs

Are Foundation Board of Director meetings open to the public?

Yes! We meet the thirdTuesday of every month in Golden Valley Bank’s conference room at 190 Cohasset Road, Suite 170, Chico. Meetings are from 5-6:30pm. Any change to the meeting time will be listed on our website. Visitors are always welcome.

How does the Foundation allocate funds?

The Foundation allocates funds according to the wishes of the donors. For instance, you may designate a specific program or activity with your donation, or you may make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one or teacher. Both General Funds and Honor/Memory funds ultimately go toward grant opportunities for teachers to develop enrichment programs and provide additional instructional materials. These are projects that benefit all the students and truly develop the environment for a positive high school experience.

Who benefits from PVHS Foundation Funding?

Students! Grants provided by the Foundation enhance the growth and development of all of our students. These classroom-based grants are provided to teachers for educational activities that directly engage students both inside and outside the classroom setting. Your donation provides money for such things as field trips, classroom materials, sports equipment and site improvements. All of these add to each students learning environment and experience.

What is the relationship between the PVHS Foundation and Pleasant Valley High School/Chico Unified School District?

The Foundation is a separately incorporated, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors comprised of alumni, parents, former PV staff, a current Assistant Principal, and community leaders. The Assistant Principal is a non-voting ex officio member of the Board. They serve as an important link to staff and student leadership and keep the Foundation accountable to serving priority needs of the school. The Foundation works with Chico Unified School District as a partner in pursuing the shared mission of equity and excellence at Pleasant Valley High School.

Who administers the Foundation?

The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of alumni, parents, former PVHS staff, a current vice-principal, and community members. The Board of Directors seeks funds and sets policy according to its bylaws.

The PVHS Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. It raises funds and allocates resources to Pleasant Valley staff and students, enriching programs both academic or vocational and extracurricular.

Why are donations needed?

In general, California schools need more resources. The limit on property taxes enacted by Proposition 13 in 1978 severely decreased overall school funding. When we account for cost of living, California ranks 45th* in per-pupil funding. In order to continue to provide a well-rounded educational environment at Pleasant Valley High School, additional sources of funding to support student enrichment programs, extra-curricular activities as well as capital equipment and improvements must be raised privately through donations.

How much money has been given in grants to PV over the years?

To date (1/22) $103,764 has been given in grants to the school. Most grants have been given to the classrooms, but we have given money to the library and the school-at-large as well. One example of the later is in 2020 we supplied ear buds and microphones to every PV student who needed it during the at-home learning period of the COVID pandemic. Since its inception, the Foundation has also raised an almost $250,000 Endowment towards future grants. Our goal is $1M, which will enable us to pay even larger grants out of the Endowment’s value earned.

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