Your gift to the Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF) directly funds the programs that make Palos Verdes Peninsula schools exceptional — from elementary music and PE to high school counselors, STEM, internships, and scholarships. Here's exactly where your donation goes.
The Peninsula Education Foundation fills the critical gaps that state funding leaves behind — enriching every classroom across the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Building a strong, joyful foundation in grades K–5
Instruments, sheet music, and teaching support that bring song and performance to every elementary classroom.
Credentialed physical-education instructors and equipment that keep kids active, healthy, and learning through movement.
Dedicated staff who keep every school library open, organized, and inspiring a lifelong love of reading.
Supporting confidence, curiosity, and community in grades 6–8
On-campus counselors who support every middle schooler through social, emotional, and academic growth.
Science, tech, engineering, and math enrichment — from robotics kits to hands-on lab materials and coding clubs.
Student-led mentorship program pairing 8th graders with incoming 6th graders, making every new student feel welcome.
Launching every Peninsula graduate ready for what's next
Additional counselors who help students navigate course planning, mental health, and life after graduation.
One-on-one guidance on college applications, essays, financial aid, trades, and career pathways.
PV Independent Technology & Student Media Innovation Robotics Team — hands-on engineering that competes nationally.
Lab materials, judges, and awards that turn student curiosity into real, publishable research projects.
Real-world placements with local businesses, labs, and hospitals — high schoolers get professional mentorship before college.
Opportunities and recognition that reach every PV family
Speaker series and workshops on teen wellness, digital citizenship, college prep, and navigating today's classroom.
Funding for the district's continuation high school — smaller classes and personalized paths to graduation.
Adaptive music therapy and instruction for students in special-education programs across the district.
Micro-grants given directly to teachers for classroom innovations, materials, and creative projects they dream up.
Merit and need-based scholarships that help graduating seniors take the next step — no matter where it leads.
California's per-student funding leaves real gaps. The Peninsula Education Foundation is how our Palos Verdes community closes them.
Funds are distributed across all 11 PVPUSD schools so every child — from kindergarten to senior year — feels the impact.
A lean volunteer board keeps costs low. Donations flow directly to counselors, teachers, instruments, and labs.
The Peninsula Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is tax-deductible — and it stays right here on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Join the thousands of parents, alumni, and neighbors who fund the programs that make PV schools exceptional.
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