Envisioning a system without barriers and in which all students’ needs are met, we asked ourselves, What If? Then we started the legacy building journey that is EGUSD FIRST Foundation!
“We are incredibly proud of our partnership with the EGUSD FIRST Foundation. Their dedication to supporting Elk Grove Unified employees to help empower and engage students is truly inspiring.”
— David E. Reilly, Elk Grove Unified School District Superintendent
“Family Teacher Academic Team Nights ... are truly extraordinary. Watching families laugh, learn, and write SMART goals alongside their children is inspiring. This work strengthens academic skills, builds confidence, and reinforces what matters most...”
— Katie Hedrick, John Reith
Elementary Principal
“…we had wellness centers in every region and transportation for any student who needed it.”
— Lisa Levasseur, Executive Director, EGUSD School Support & PIO
“The EGUSD Educator Grant put tools and technology in students’ hands, inspiring academic growth and expanding access to college and career paths.”
— Josh Shrader, Educator, James Rutter Middle School
“Our Newcomer Welcome Centers help to shine light on the assets newcomers bring. Families are so incredibly thankful when they are connected to a Welcome Team member- especially when they find that they speak their language and/or come from their country. The Newcomer Welcome Centers play an essential role in helping students and their caregivers acclimate by providing wrap around supports, family education, and community resource connections..”
— Dr. Ed Bush, President, Cosumnes River Community College
“We are so proud of our partnership with the EGUSD FIRST Foundation. Their commitment to empowering and improving the lives of the students is truly remarkable.”
— Christopher Hoffman, Retired EGUSD Superintendent