What does ASF do for our students?
ASF's mission is to empower Anacortes students through scholarships and enriched learning opportunities.Funding
The Anacortes Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises private funds to support our schools. Public funding in the United States is not enough to guarantee that our students receive the very best education.
District-wide support
Together we support students Kindergarten through 12th Grade through a variety of programs including: our annual Ready to Learn Fair, STEM enrichment opportunities, Mental Health services, Social Emotional Programs, and more!
Special Events
ASF hosts several annual fundraising events including the Fueling Education Fun Run each fall and the Celebrate the Season Gala and Holiday Fair each December.
Ready to Learn Fair
Backpacks and school supplies. Haircuts. Clothing. Books. Community Resources. Each August ASF partners with the district and community partners to hold the Ready to Learn Fair providing back-to-school essentials to over 500 students who need a little extra support.
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Celebrate the Season
Each December, ASF hosts Celebrate the Season, a series of holiday events at the Port of Anacortes turned winter wonderland. The Celebrate the Season Dinner and Auction is ASF's biggest fundraiser of the year.
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Fueling Education Fun Run
Presented by HF Sinclair
Each September, ASF kicks off the school year with our annual Fueling Education Fun Run. Presenting sponsor HF Sinclair puts on the event which brings our community together and helps raise close to $60,000 a year for Anacortes students. Funds raised during the 8th Annual event supported STEM enrichment and CTE programming in schools, the School Challenge Grant (won by Island View Elementary) and STEM Scholarships for AHS graduating seniors.
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Art Enrichment
ASF awards grants to choir, band, drama, digital media, ceramics, the After School Arts Program and more. Each year, we facilitate the Brodniak Award and we are excited to partner with the Anacortes Arts Festival to suport the Resident Artists in Schools program which provides art instruction to all elementary students K-5.
STEM Enrichment
Mountain School, Island Adventures 4th Grade Salish Sea Trip and the Spark Museum are all programs funded by the Anacortes Schools Foundation. We strongly encourage science exploration!
Mental Health
During these unprecedented times, every student needs access to social-emotional learning and support. The Anacortes Schools Foundation provides support for mental health counselors to help our students maintain well-being, resiliency, and hope in their personal and academic lives.
Early Learning
Early learning is essential to future success! Our preschool scholarships ensure that families without resources can access preschool opportunities for their student, so that all children enter Kindergarten on an equal footing.
Scholarships
ASF has funded over $2 million in scholarships since 1984, helping thousands of Anacortes students follow their dreams and pursue education after high school.
Impact K-5 Summer School
We are proud to support IMPACT, a district-sponsored targeted program for young learners in need of additional academic and social-emotional support during the summer months.
Ready to Learn Fair
Our late-summer fair offers every student in need a brand-new backpack filled with school supplies as well as toiletries, haircuts, new and gently used clothing, and access to a full array of community resources to support student and family engagement.