The SCUC Education Foundation was created in 2008 when a group of like-minded community members decided to give back to the teachers of the district. Those founders studied other local school district foundations and decided that even though SCUC ISD was a smaller district at the time, the teachers and staff could stand to have some financial help when it came to implementing innovative teaching initiatives throughout the district.

The first fundraiser held was a breakfast at Garcia's on FM 3009 that was then followed by the first golf tournament at Olympia Hills Golf Course, and so began the opportunity to deliver more than $15,000 via a Prize Party the following school year. The Foundation has continued to give back through grants and gifts to the teachers of SCUC for the past 16 years.

In August 2022, the Foundation paused to review and refine it mission and its vision for the programs and projects it would fund for the future. That year of revitalization resulted in an increase in board membership, a renewed clarity in the mission of our non-profit organization, and a strategic development plan that is better connect our community as we work together to support students, teachers, and the staff in SCUC ISD.

The SCUC Education Foundation will partner with the community to provide resources that maximize and enrich innovative teaching and learning opportunities and recognize successes of students, staff, and educators.

The SCUC Education Foundation exists to provide resources and funds to support students, teachers, and staff through teaching grants, scholarships, and other programs and projects. Through our fundraising efforts and partnerships with individuals and businesses in the community, we are able to help the district go “beyond the basics” of what is in its very limited, highly constrained budget. We do this because we believe in the power of education and the district’s call to action,* and we want to make an impact that enhances the experiences for all students and staff in SCUC.

We raise and give away money! Yup, you heard that right. Our sole mission is to fund innovative teaching programs across the district. Thanks to district supporters, community members, and local businesses, we have raised over $400,000 over the past ten years. The best part is that as a board we get to personally deliver the news and the checks to the winning teachers and campuses annually. There is nothing more awesome than being able to reward our hard-working and dedicated teaching staff and their students!

Through high quality, student-centered learning experiences, students will leave SCUC confident, empowered, and prepared with the skills to pursue their individual passions.