FUSD Foundation

07/27/2026

🍎 FUSD Teachers: Looking for Funding for Your Classroom? 🍎

The Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation is excited to share a valuable resource from the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT)!

AAGT recently published a blog post featuring a variety of grant opportunities available to Arizona educators. Whether you're looking to fund classroom supplies, STEM projects, student enrichment activities, innovative instructional ideas, or other learning experiences, this resource is a great place to start.

If you're an FUSD teacher, we encourage you to explore these funding opportunities—you may find the perfect grant to help bring your next classroom idea to life!

🔗 Explore the grant opportunities here:
https://arizonagifted.org/classroom-grants-arizona-teachers/

Know a fellow FUSD educator who might benefit? Tag them in the comments or share this post to help spread the word!

Don't forget that the FUSD Foundation Micro Grants application will open soon!

Explore classroom grants for Arizona teachers to support supplies, gifted education, STEM learning, wildlife education, and more

07/08/2026

🍎 FUSD Teachers—This Opportunity Is for You! 🍎

Every year, teachers go above and beyond for their students, often purchasing classroom supplies with their own money. APS wants to help.

The APS Supply My Class program is awarding 500 qualifying K–12 public and public charter school teachers within the APS service territory a $500 prepaid card to purchase classroom supplies. Applications are open through August 10 at noon.

📚 FUSD teachers: Don't miss your chance to apply!
👉 https://www.aps.com/supplymyclass

💙 Community members: You can make a difference by sharing this post with the amazing educators in your network. A simple share could help a teacher receive the resources they need to create an even better learning environment for their students.

Together, let's support the educators who support our students every day. 🍎✨

Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) is helping local teachers get ready for the upcoming academic year with grants for classroom resources.

06/25/2026

Help FUSD Foundation followers! We are gathering goodie bags for our new staff at FUSD. We need a couple more items and they are on Amazon flash deal today, Thursday! Please help us with this wishlist!

03/19/2026

Back to School Bags

The FUSD Foundation showed its unwavering commitment to supporting educators by gathering and donating 85 generously packed bags to new teachers and staff at the start of the school year. Each bag was filled with an assortment of essential supplies and delightful goodies, carefully curated to welcome incoming staff members and help them hit the ground running in their new roles. This heartfelt gesture reflected the Foundation’s dedication to fostering a strong, supported school community — ensuring that every new educator and staff member felt valued and appreciated from day one. The donation of 85 bags stands as a wonderful example of the FUSD Foundation’s ongoing mission to invest in the people who make a difference in students’ lives every single day.

03/16/2026

Check out this great article from the Arizona Daily Sun on one of the projects the Debbi Grogan Memorial Funded.

A Marshall Elementary School music teacher has a plan to bring a traveling theater program from Missoula, Montana, to Flagstaff, Arizona.

03/13/2026

This year, the Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation proudly supported the Debbi Grogan Memorial Fund awarded 12 grants across seven schools: Flagstaff High School, Marshall Elementary School, Thomas Elementary School, Puente de Hózhó, Mount Elden Middle School, Sinagua Middle School, and Coconino High School. Funding supported integrated technology in music classrooms, musical theatre productions, roll-up pianos, student mentoring in music, new instruments, and vibrant murals that celebrate the arts. Through these investments, the Foundation continues to honor Debbi Grogan’s legacy by ensuring students have access to high-quality, engaging music programs that inspire creativity, confidence, and connection.

03/11/2026

This winter break, the Flagstaff Unified School District worked to ensure that every child had access to reliable nutrition while school was out. Through a district wide initiative, volunteers and staff prepared bags containing 15 meals and snacks each, offering students a balanced mix of easy to eat and shelf stable options. These meal bags were designed to bridge the gap during the two week break, helping families maintain stability during a time when school meals are temporarily unavailable.

Thanks to the generous support of the FUSD Foundation, these meal bags were distributed to every school across the district, ensuring equitable access for all 500 participating students. The foundation’s sponsorship made it possible to gather food, organize packing events, and coordinate distribution efficiently. This community driven effort highlights the district’s commitment to student well being and demonstrates the powerful impact of local partnerships in meeting essential needs

03/09/2026

This year, the Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation proudly supported innovative teaching and learning through its Micro Grant program, awarding 16 grants across nine schools: District Wide – Preschool, Coconino High School, Marshall Elementary School, Puente de Hózhó, Mount Elden Middle School, Kinsey Elementary School, Sinagua Middle School, Leupp Public School, and Flagstaff High School. These grants empowered educators to bring creative ideas to life, funding projects such as gardening and outdoor learning spaces, The Hero Project supporting students in writing biographies for veterans, enhanced physical education activities, supplemental reading materials, and sensory tools with calming lighting to better support student well-being. Each grant reflects the Foundation’s commitment to enriching classroom experiences and expanding opportunities for students across the district.

03/04/2026

Ellen is our board member spotlight for the month of March!

Her work in Flagstaff is in the hospitality industry, and she serves on numerous leadership boards within the community including Wreaths Across America, Chamber of Commerce, Honor Flight, Snoop Dogg, Arizona Bowl, and our very own FUSDF. Things that make her happy are gardening, her son, family, and traveling. She loves being on our board to engage and be involved! Thank you, Ellen, for your service to our organization!

03/02/2026

Thank you to the Arizona Daily Sun for highlighting one of our Debbi Grogan Memorial recipients!

Bess Dougherty is receiving a grant that helps to provide all students with an inclusive musical experience.