About Us
We believe all students can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
Our Mission
Friends of Hope School is dedicated to enriching the educational experience of every student by fostering a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and the community. Through fundraising and volunteer efforts, we support vital programs in Art, Physical Education, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), ensuring that all students have access to creative, active, and innovative learning opportunities. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning, nurture creativity, and promote the well-being of every child, preparing them for a bright and successful future.
Our Vision
To provide 100% funding for:
PE Teacher Salary
Art Teacher Salary
STEAM Teacher Salary
Intervention Teacher Salaries K-5
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math Lab
Front Office Supplies
Health Office Supplies
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Technology Upgrades: iPad & Chromebooks
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Program Subscriptions: Literably, Zingy, Discovery Learning, Literature Comes to Life
Friends of Hope School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to channel contributions from parents, staff and community to provide a readily accessible source of funds to enhance academic achievement and the development of life skills through activities, technology and student incentives.
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Board members work directly with staff to establish enhancement needs for each year.
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Fundraising provides 100% funding for:
PE Teacher Salary
Art Teacher Salary
STEAM Teacher Salary
Intervention Teacher Salaries 1-5
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math Lab
Front Office Supplies
Health Office Supplies
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Technology Upgrades: iPads
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Program Subscriptions: Literably, Zingy, Discovery Learning, Literature Comes to Life
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Fundraising Events presented by FOHS include:
Annual Giving Campaign
Parents' Night Out + Auction
Restaurant Nights
Jog-a-thon
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FOHS Board of Trustees
President: Nicole Soeten
Vice President: Nicole Medrano
Treasurer: Derek Burkhard
Secretary: Angela Cantrell
Board of Trustees: Sara LaFever, Kelly Kelly, Lisa Peterson, Christina Samoylov
Teacher: Joy Jansen
Principal: Andrew Gergurich