Fifth Quarter Celebration Fundraiser

5th Quarter EDUCATION "Fun"draiser

Each fall, the Fruitport Education Foundation holds its 5th Quarter Education "FUN"draiser which benefits the students of Fruitport Community Schools. The "Fun"draiser is an annual event with proceeds directed back to our students and classrooms. This event would not be possible without the strong support of the Trojan Nation - staff, parents, alumni, community members, local businesses, vendors and supporters of FCS. Thank you all!

We are proud of the support we've provided over the years, but we know there is more work to be done. The pandemic, however, brings special fundraising challenges as our annual fundraising event has been canceled due to Covid-19 concerns. As our district and community navigates this pandemic, we know that students and teachers need the FEF more than ever before. And with the new challenges the pandemic brings, we expect an even higher call on grant funds. This is our mission...to help fill the gaps for our students and staff. But we can not do it alone.

We are seeking sponsors to help us achieve our mission. If you or your business are in a position to donate, your monetary gift will help us continue to provide mini grants that enrich academic programs, and scholarship opportunities for our students. Click on the link below for a list of available “sponsorship levels” showing how your gifts will impact student learning. Every gift matters and will help us continue to meet the educational needs of students in our ever-changing world.

* Sponsorship Letter/Opportunities

Thank you to the community partners listed below who provided sponsorships during the 2020-21 school year. Their gifts provided $7,000 in scholarship funding for 8 FHS graduating seniors. It also supported 21 educational mini grants awarded to 21 staff members providing students with academic enrichment and supports.
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Timber Run Associates, LLC Michigan

Proceeds from previous events have impacted K-12 education by providing more opportunities for students as follows:

K-12 Music program purchases from 2018 event:

Video recorder for high quality recordings of performances
New percussion instruments for FMS band
New music
Hand drums for the elementary level
2nd grade field trip to see Grand Rapids Symphony & Grand Rapids Ballet perform Hansel and Gretel

K-12 STEM program purchases from 2019 event:

$10,000 was gifted to the K-12 STEM program and provided the following:
Curriculum supports/materials for elementary STEM classrooms
Power tools, router, table saws for MS/HS STEM classrooms
Epson Plotter printer, twin monitors for drafting desks
Materials / supplies for 3D printers in STEM classrooms

2019 Educational Enhancement Mini Grants
Nineteen staff members were awarded $3,600 in grant funds to support innovative classroom instruction for their students.

Additional money raised at the event will support: