OUR IMPACT

Bolinas-Stinson Union School District: $3,126The Bolinas-Stinson Beach School Foundation will use the 2025 distribution to provide full and partial scholarships for families in the afterschool Living Room program. Teachers remain after school to support literacy development and reading skills. Students engage in activities such as walking to the beach, birdwatching, and exploring tides and ocean currents. The program offers both academic enrichment and a sense of place and community.

 

 

Kentfield School District – KIK:  $21,140

In the Kentfield School district every student participates in the experiential learning possible only through engaging field trips, leveraging Schools Rule funds to extend the walls of every classroom.  This generous allotment of funds ensures safe transportation, program access, and nutritional foods so that all KSD students can attend meaningful field trips.

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Lagunitas School District – LEAP: $3,512​

The 2025 SchoolsRule funds will sustain and strengthen enrichment programs in the arts, literacy, health, and technology. Priorities include maintaining music, art, Spanish, and garden education programs; supporting literacy-based field trips; and enhancing classroom access to makerspace and other hands-on learning tools. Funding will help ensure all students regardless of family income can participate in these experiences, advancing educational equity and keeping the school’s offerings vibrant and inclusive.

 

 

Larkspur-Corte Madera School District – SPARK: $22,550

SchoolsRule funds support approximately 1,100 students in LCMSD by providing access to a wide range of programs, including Art, Music, Band, STEM, Social Justice, Wellness and Counseling at all three schools, as well as Leadership programs at Hall Middle School.

 

 

Mill Valley School District - Kiddo!: $41,431​

Kiddo! will use the funds to provide instrument rental scholarships and enhanced music education for TK-8th grade.

 

 

Miller Creek Elementary School District – Can Do! Education Foundation: $43,230​

SchoolsRule Marin funding will help support the Middle School Wellness Center, providing vital services and resources that promote students’ social-emotional well-being and mental health. Grades 6–8 are a critical time, and these services are especially important as students navigate the unique academic, social, and emotional challenges of middle school. The funding will support programs such as stress management skills, lunchtime clubs, and counseling services, helping students build resilience, confidence, and healthy coping strategies during this pivotal stage of their development.

 

 

Nicasio School District – Nicasio School Foundation: $1,168​

As a small, rural school, the programs supported by SchoolsRule have a significant impact on students. Students come from diverse socio-economic and linguistic backgrounds and are geographically isolated. Funding from SchoolsRule supports rich field trip experiences that enhance educational and emotional well-being while addressing equity gaps that limit access to opportunities beyond West Marin.

 

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Novato Unified School District - School Fuel: $240,528

SchoolFuel plans to fund support for the high school, middle school, and elementary wellness programs. They support libraries and literacy at all 13 schools. They will fund individual student and teacher grants in technology, arts, and literacy in ways that promote equity in decreasing opportunity gaps for all of their students.

 

 

Novato Charter School - $5,792

The SchoolsRule-supported programs have significantly impacted the Novato Charter School Foundation and the Waldorf School, which serves approximately 365 students in Novato. By enhancing access to public Waldorf education, these programs have expanded opportunities for students to engage in a holistic learning environment that fosters both academic and emotional growth. This initiative has not only increased educational equity but also provided vital resources that promote inclusivity, enabling every student to thrive and reach their full potential. The programs have created a more supportive community, enriching the educational experience for all students.

 

 

Reed School District – The Foundation for Reed Schools: $18,232

Foundation for Reed Schools plans to use the grant allocation in the same meaningful way as the previous year funding. Funding scholarships for after-school enrichment programs for their priority students. These scholarships ensure that children who might otherwise not have access can participate in STEAM clubs, art classes, sports, and other activities beyond school hours.

 

 

Ross Valley District–Ross School Foundation: $5,211

Ross School Foundation will use the 2025 distribution to support new technology initiatives specifically geared towards safety and AI.

 

 

Ross Valley School District–YES: $33,170

The 2025 SchoolsRule distribution will contribute to the $1 million annual fundraising goal, which supports all art and music programs across the five Ross Valley School District schools. The Yes Foundation funds the salaries, benefits, and supplies for all art and music teachers for the current year. Eighty percent of the funds raised by the Yes Foundation are provided directly to the district.

 

 

Ross Valley Charter School: $5,055

Funds will be used to support literacy intervention at Ross Valley Charter during the 2025–2026 school year. A total of 18 students in grades 1–4 will be identified by classroom teachers as those most in need of literacy support. These students will receive 3–5 sessions of one-to-one or small-group intervention per week using the LearnUp program, a multidisciplinary phonics curriculum. This data-driven approach will enhance the effectiveness of reading intervention and increase student engagement during sessions. The reading intervention teacher will also continue the Read to a Dog program in partnership with the Marin Humane Society to help reduce anxiety about reading aloud.

 

 

San Rafael City Schools – HeadsUp: $291,421

SchoolsRule support allows HeadsUp to provide vital enrichment and wellness programs that reach students across San Rafael City Schools. Each year, more than 3,500 elementary students in TK–5th grade receive high-quality arts instruction that not only builds creativity but also supports social-emotional learning. At the high school level, hundreds of students gain access to critical college application support, while Wellness Centers serve students daily with resources to strengthen mental health and overall well-being. These programs directly address equity and expand opportunities, ensuring all students have the tools to succeed in school and beyond.

 

 

Sausalito Marin City School District-RiseUp! 94965 Foundation: $9,683

The 2025 SchoolsRule distribution will be used to bring experiential learning opportunities directly into the classroom, enriching and expanding students’ educational experiences. Teachers are currently identifying which programs to bring onto campus. Potential programs include coding and robotics workshops, living history presentations, outdoor science labs, music and dance residencies, and film or media projects that encourage creativity and hands-on exploration.

Over 60% of students are from low- or moderate-income households, and many would not otherwise have access to museums, workshops, or extracurricular enrichment. By bringing these experiences to the classroom, every student regardless of background will have the opportunity to explore, create, and connect learning to the real world.

 

 

Shoreline Unified School District: $19,620

Shoreline will use these funds to support district-wide literacy efforts, including enhancements to the classroom libraries to provide more books to reflect the diversity of the student population.

 

 

Tamaplais Union High School District

• AWHS Falcon Foundation: $22,312

  Thanks to the 2025 SchoolsRule distribution to the Falcon Foundation, AWHS Wellness will continue expanding its capacity to serve students by supporting additional providers and supervising graduate-level interns.

  The funds also help maintain a welcoming Wellness Center stocked with comfortable seating, art supplies, fidgets, journals, aromatherapy, snacks, and more, reinforcing the importance of self-care and mental health support.

  The Center serves roughly 250 students each month for class resets, before-school or lunch visits, and one-on-one counseling. Ongoing support from SchoolsRule ensures the program remains responsive to student needs in both daily school life and times of community challenge.

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• Redwood High School Foundation: $31,614
  The 2025 SchoolsRule funds will support the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) programs at Redwood, including guest artists, materials, supplies, and equipment essential to providing an enriched classroom experience for all VAPA students.
   

• Tam High Foundation: $29,406

  Equity at Tam High continues to be a key focus of the Tam High Foundation and a priority for the school.

  This school year, programs that promote equitable practices will continue to be supported. Thanks to SchoolsRule funding, the Spirit of Equity program will ensure all students have access to events, spirit items, and opportunities to fully participate in Tam High Hawks activities.

  From yearbooks to dance tickets, these needs are covered through SchoolsRule support and the generous contributions made on behalf of the school community. Another year of supporting students through this grant is anticipated with gratitude.

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• Tamiscal and San Andreas: $3,903
  These funds will be used to continue supporting the wellness programs and equity initiatives, as well as to provide meaningful experiential learning opportunities that enrich students’ educational experiences and engagement.
   

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Dedication to Special Education (DSE): $62,379
The 2025 Distribution will support the second tour of Infinite Flow Dance in Marin County public schools. This professional dance company demonstrates inclusion in action, featuring dancers with and without disabilities performing together in a powerful and engaging way. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a special dance workshop, and an evening performance will be open to the public, extending access to the broader community. Additionally, partnerships with SELPA, Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP), and the County Office of Education will help cover substitute costs for educators attending the Inclusion Academy: Designing Inclusive Learning through UDL, providing professional development that promotes equity, accessibility, and inclusive learning practices countywide.