Northshore Schools Foundation Vice President Becky Birch and Executive Director Carmin Dalziel presented a check for nearly $40,000 to Northshore School District Superintendent Larry Francois and School Board President Janet Quinn in support of the district’s educational programs during the Feb. 10 School Board meeting.

The funds come from more than 700 families, 40 community business sponsors and community organizations like Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce and Woodinville Rotary, in an effort to enhance the educational experience of 36,480 students.

The funds were granted after a district wide granting process which identified district needs that aligned with foundation funding initiatives of Literacy; Advanced and Disadvantaged Learners; Teacher Excellence; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; and Enhancement Programming. Funds from the grant will be directed to four key projects over the next school year: New Teacher Classroom Libraries; National Board Teacher Certification; National Training for District PE teachers PE conference; Career and Tech/ Career and College Readiness; Math Olympiad; McKinney-Vento; district wide music programs, including SAS Music and Inglemoor band and orchestra’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center performances.

The 12th annual Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 7 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, with the intention of raising funds to support the district’s efforts to insure that all students have a successful transition from graduation to the school or career of their choice.