The Sanderson Foundation provides the needed support for the Sanderson High School to have the greatest impact on its students and the community. While the PTO focuses on programs for the students and teachers, the Foundation focuses on addressing strategic funding gaps to support: 

  • Teachers - supplementing staff levels and providing key resources to enhance teacher success

  • Technology - funding systems or equipment to extend the capabilities of the school

  • Facilities - extending county resources to accelerate capital improvements for the school

To support the 2023-2024 school year, the Foundation has funded:

  • Facility upgrades to the school entrance and east building 

  • Flexible learning furniture for classrooms

  • Mobile air conditioner units

  • DeltaMath platform for the math department

  • Updated teaching materials for the science department

  • Additional teacher hours for new course design and planning

  • The funds needed for the student-led TED Talk-style Senior Talk program

In previous years, the Foundation has supported a variety of school needs, including the following:

  • Flexible learning furniture for multiple classrooms

  • Water fountain adapters to accommodate water bottle filling functions

  • Racial equity training for Sanderson staff

  • Projectors in the media center for student and faculty use

  • Campus renewal and beautification initiatives, including power washing the building and improving the external landscaping of the school

  • Covid modifications, including office plexiglass shields and other PPE

Additionally, foundation involvement and leadership has led to the funding of the following needs through county or other resources:

  • Smart TVs for a majority of classrooms

  • Central air conditioner repairs

  • Increased mental health support for Sanderson students

  • A summer bridge program to support incoming freshman who may be at academic risk has received COVID relief funds

 

Sanderson Foundation Mission: To develop a strong and inclusive school community
and an excellent educational environment by funding major initiatives so that all Sanderson students may grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential.