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Mission Statement

The Mount Vernon Public Schools Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of education in the school district by raising funds for projects that encourage and enhance academics, athletics, the arts, technology and all other programs that will enrich the learning experience offered in the Mount Vernon School District.

Logo

The Mount Vernon Public Schools logo of the tree is symbolic of the “tree of wisdom,” which denotes continual academic study, progression and development. The tree is also symbolic of our beautiful Skagit Valley.

Mount Vernon Public Schools logo

Mount Vernon Public Schools Foundation History

The Mount Vernon Public Schools Foundation was established in May of 2006 as a non-profit charity. MVPSF solicits grant proposals to encourage continuous improvements in education.

We have 15 people on our Board of Directors, as well as the Superintendent of Mount Vernon Schools as an ex-officio member. The Foundation does not have a staff and is solely dependent on tax-deductible donations from the community and alumni.

Contact Mount Vernon Public Schools Foundation

Mailing Address:
Mount Vernon Public Schools Foundation
PO Box 2543
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

For more information, please email:
MVPSFoundation@gmail.com

Foundation Board Bios

  • Career Connected Learning Coordinator, Northwest Educational Service District
  • Former Instructional Dean, Skagit Valley College
  • Skagit Women’s Alliance Network (SWAN), past Board Member and Scholarship Chair
  • Western Washington University Alumna
  • Parent of MVSD student

  • Western Washington University, MBA Program Associate Director
  • Brigid Collins Family Support Center, Board Member and Secretary
  • Skagit Valley College BASAM Program Advisory Board Member
  • Mount Vernon Youth Soccer Coach
  • Clemson University Alumnus & Four-Year Varsity Athlete
  • WWU Alumnus, MBA Program
  • Parent of two MVSD Students (Madison Elementary)

  • Starbucks Partner Resources Director, Retired
  • Citizens for Mount Vernon Schools, Volunteer
  • MVHS Parent Group, past Secretary
  • MVHS Leadership Team, past Member
  • ICRS PTO Board and Auction Committee, past Member
  • University of Houston Alumnus, MBA
  • Parent of MVHS graduate

  • Commercial Banking Officer, Heritage Bank (Burlington)
  • Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Community Council Member
  • Personal Finance Junior Achievement Presenter at MVHS
  • Mount Vernon Youth Basketball and Baseball Coach
  • MV native – Lincoln Elementary, La Venture Middle School and MVHS Alumnus
  • Pacific Lutheran University Alumnus
  • Married to Jefferson Elementary Teacher
  • Parent of two MVSD students

  • Community Development Officer for North Coast Credit Union
  • Previously worked with Congressman Rick Larsen as his Community Liaison in Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan County
  • Has served on several boards in Skagit and Whatcom County from community impact, to economic and community development
  • MVHS Alumnus
  • Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University Alumnus
  • Parent of two MVHS graduates

 

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  • Hydrogeologist for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
  • MVSD Citizen Advisory Committee member
  • Citizens for Mount Vernon Schools volunteer
  • MVHS Music Boosters (Treasurer)
  • MVHS Parent Group member
  • LaVenture Middle School parent group board, school volunteer
  • Lincoln Elementary PTO board, classroom volunteer
  • Parent of one MVHS graduate and one current MVHS student

  • Past President, Mount Vernon Public Schools Foundation
  • Citizens for Mount Vernon Schools, 2016 Bond Campaign Co-Chair
  • Citizens for Mount Vernon Schools, Volunteer
  • MV Schools Classroom and Parent Booster Club, Volunteer
  • LaVenture Middle School Parent Group, Member
  • MVHS Parent Group, past Co-President and past Member
  • MVHS Leadership Team, past Member
  • MVSD Advisory Committee, past Member
  • Lincoln Elementary Parent Group, past Volunteer
  • Centennial Elementary Parent Group, past Member
  • Parent of three MVHS graduates

  • Commercial Loan Officer, SaviBank in Burlington
  • Mount Vernon Rotarian
  • Leadership Skagit Class of 2022
  • Western Washington University  Alumnus – Bachelor of Finance and MBA
  • MV Native – Washington Elementary, LaVenture Middle School, and Mount Vernon High School Alumnus

  • MVSD Teacher (4th grade, 1st grade, and kindergarten), Retired
  • MVSD, past DMI Math Trainer
  • Centennial Elementary, Volunteer
  • Skagit Valley YMCA, past Board Member
  • McIntyre Hall, Volunteer Usher
  • Skagit Valley Chorale, Member
  • Washington State University Alumna
  • Parent of two MVHS graduates

  • Law Offices of Andrew C. Schuh, PLLC, Principal
  • Skagit County Bar Association, Events Committee, Immediate Past President
  • Skagit County Law Library, Board of Trustees
  • Western Washington Agricultural Association, Board of Directors
  • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chancellor
  • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Stewardship Committee, Chair
  • Skagit Legal Aid, Incorporator, Board of Directors
  • Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Advisor to the Board of Directors – Legal Counsel
  • MV Native – Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools, LaVenture Middle School, MVHS Alumnus
  • USC Alumnus, BA and University of Arizona Alumnus, JD
  • Married to LaVenture Middle School Science Teacher
  • Parent of two MVHS graduates

  • Owner/Designer- KLTworks
  • Associate Art Professor at Skagit Valley College
  • MVHS Visual Arts Advisory Board Member
  • MVHS Debate Boosters, Secretary
  • Central Washington University Alumnus, BA in Fine Art
  • School of Visual Arts NYC Alumnus, MFA Studio Art
  • Mount Vernon Arts Commission, Past President
  • Parent of MVHS student
  • Principal Owner, The Otos Group, LLC
  • Former Director, Parks and Recreation for the City of Mount Vernon
  • Mount Vernon School Board Director
  • Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation, Board Member
  • Kiwanis Club of Skagit-Mount Vernon, past President
  • Friendship House, Board Member and past President
  • Tulip Festival, past President
  • Washington Recreation and Parks Association, past President and Legislative Director
  • Western Washington University Alumnus, past President
  • Parent of two MVHS graduates
  • Superintendent, Mount Vernon School District

Mary June Curtis

Michael Urban

Ervin Lindall

Betsy Stevenson

Kyle Reep

Maryl Skjei

James Koetje

Kenneth Bergsma

Bradford Furlong

Bill Ronhaar

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Thank You for Your Contributions

Your support directly impacts the youth of Mount Vernon and strengthens our community for generations to come.