A Fresh Start, A Bright Future
Kicking off the 2025-26 school year
At the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation, we believe every student deserves to begin the school year supported, inspired, and ready to achieve their goals. Thanks to the generosity of our community, thousands of students are stepping back into classrooms with the tools, confidence, and encouragement they need to thrive.
Celebrating our generous donors this September
This fall, Edmontonians came together in incredible ways to support students:
Fueling Futures: Back to School Campaign
Earlier this month, our Fueling Futures campaign didn’t just meet its goal—it surpassed it! Together, we raised $11,186 to support students this school year.
Pack the Pack School Supplies Drive
Our Pack the Pack school supplies drive at Kingsway Mall was an immense success!
Over 1,600 school supplies, including backpacks, binders, notebooks, paper, and pencils, were donated. These supplies are already helping students start their year strong.
A special thank you to Kingsway Mall for making Pack the Pack an overwhelming success!
Your generosity ensures even more students can begin the school year supported, inspired, and ready to learn. From technology and classroom resources to vital student supports, your donations are helping create a school year full of confidence, connection, and possibility.
Empowering Student Success All Year Long
The excitement of the first day of school is just the beginning. Student success happens when students have what they need to learn, grow, and dream - every day of the year.
Here’s how your support makes a difference all year long:
- Full-day Kindergarten – More time in the classroom helps our youngest learners build a strong foundation for future success.
- Learning Tools & Technology – Programs like Chromebooks for Kids ensure all students have access to the devices they need to learn and grow.
- Literacy Supports – Classroom libraries and literacy resources nurture a lifelong love of reading and learning.
- School Nutrition – Top-ups for Tummies helps fill school nutrition gaps so every child embraces the school day nourished and ready to learn.
- Mental Wellness – Resources and professional learning for staff that help students build resilience, manage stress, and thrive emotionally.
- Enrichment Experiences – Hands-on learning through artist residencies and field trips that spark curiosity and creativity.
How to Support Students Through the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation
At the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation, our donors play a vital role in helping us level the playing field for children who come to the classroom at a disadvantage.
Whether you’re making a one-time donation or rallying your colleagues around a corporate initiative, every contribution fuels vital Division programs that create brighter futures for Edmonton students.
Be sure to check out this article on the many ways you can support student success across our city.
Thank You
On behalf of all of us at the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation, thank you for helping students start the school year with hope and opportunity.
Here’s to a year of learning, growth, and big dreams for every student, in every classroom.
Visit our website to learn more about the impact of your giving.