Who We Are

The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable foundation. We are comprised entirely of volunteer parents, community members, and business sponsors. 

 Originally started as Citizens for Better Schools, the Foundation has been funding Classroom Grants for over 30 years. In the last few years the Foundation significantly increased its impact on the students in the Snoqualmie Valley School District by also funding meaningful and essential District-Wide Initiatives and Professional Development opportunities for teachers. 

Mission Statement: 

The Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation encourages excellence and assures opportunities in education for every student, in every school, every day in the Snoqualmie Valley School District.

Our Vision:

Successful students, a thriving community and a vibrant future for the Snoqualmie Valley.

Core Values:

COMMUNITY – We contribute to the development of future leaders and responsible citizens for our community through our commitment to excellence in education and assuring opportunities.
COLLABORATION – We collaborate with students, teachers, administrators, community members, and business partners to support excellence in education.
INNOVATION – We strive for solutions through innovative processes, technologies, and services that add value to the education of our students and staff in every classroom.
EMPOWERMENT – We provide tools to empower students and staff throughout the District to be the best they can be and provide passion for lifelong learning.

Members of the Board of Directors at the 2016 SVSF Luncheon, Snoqualmie, WA

Members of the Board of Directors, 2015

Citizens for Better Schools AKA Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation