Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation receives $15,000 in donations

Representatives from WRK Engineers, LSW Architects, and the RPSF were on-hand for the donation ceremony

The Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation (RPSF) received a $10,000 donation from LSW Architects and a $5,000 donation from WRK Engineers, both Vancouver-based organizations, in a small ceremony at the district office on Tuesday morning. The donations will help the foundation continue its mission of providing support to teachers, students and classrooms throughout Ridgefield School District.

Both companies gave their donations in the district office with Superintendent Nathan McCann, Paul Lewis and Tim Shell, President and Secretary of the RPSF, respectively, in attendance. “These moments demonstrate the vibrancy and vitality of the Ridgefield community,” said Dr. McCann. “These two companies stand as examples of corporate models, giving back to public institutions to encourage good work and increase student learning.”

Ralph Willson (VP of LSW), Casey Wyckoff (Pres. of LSW) present LSW’s $10,000 donation to the Foundation

Both companies worked with Ridgefield School District to help build the new capital facilities projects located at all three of the district’s campuses finished in late 2014. “By working with Ridgefield School District over these past years, we have really fallen in love with this community and its people,” said Casey Wyckoff, President of LSW Architects. “There are so many opportunities for Ridgefield to grow and serve its students that we feel fortunate to have this opportunity to help.”

Brian Knight (Pres. of WRK Engineers) presents a $5,000 donation to the Foundation

Brian Knight, President of WRK Engineers, shared Wyckoff’s sentiments toward the district and the foundation. “As part of such a large construction project, we were motivated to also be a part of the future of the district in other ways,” said Knight. “The foundation funds great projects and we’re happy we can support them.”

In addition to offering an avenue for interested donors to provide funds to Ridgefield School District, the Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation offers several programs to support students’ academic and social needs including Employee Appreciation Awards, Mini-Grants, the Principal’s Checkbook program and student scholarships awarded to graduating seniors.

“The Foundation is incredibly grateful for the generous donations of these two companies,” said Lewis. “These contributions will not only strengthen our current programs, but also provide us with opportunities to grow our offerings to help teachers, students and classrooms in a variety of ways.”

The RPSF was established in 2009 by a group of parents and volunteers looking to fund programs and services in Ridgefield schools. As an approved nonprofit organization, all individual donations are eligible for a Federal tax deduction. More information on how to participate in the mini-grants and other programs offered by the Foundation can be found on their website: www.ridgefieldpsf.org.

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