How You Can Help Make Magic This Season

Small gifts. Big impact. Endless possibilities.

As the lights begin to twinkle across North Kitsap and the sound of winter concerts and classroom laughter fills the air, it’s easy to be reminded of the small, beautiful moments that connect us. The holidays are a season of gratitude—a time to celebrate the good we’ve done together and imagine all that’s still to come.

At the North Kitsap Schools Foundation, that spirit of giving shines bright all year long. Every dollar, every volunteer hour, and every act of generosity becomes part of a bigger story—one that fuels classrooms, empowers teachers, and inspires students across our community.

The Magic of Your Support

This year, Foundation grants have brought imagination to life in every corner of our district:

• At Wolfle Preschool, students are exploring calm and confidence through sensory play made possible by new tools and materials.

• At Vinland Elementary, the Burkemobile and Burke Boxes transported history and culture straight into classrooms, turning lessons into hands-on adventures.

• At Poulsbo Elementary, students tended hydroponic gardens and celebrated their first harvest – learning sustainability, science, and gratitude along the way.

Each of these projects began as a dream in a teacher’s heart and became reality because of supporters like you.

When you give, you’re not just funding supplies or programs; you’re giving a child their first spark of curiosity, their first “aha” moment, their first reason to believe that learning can be magical.

Ways to Give — and Keep the Magic Growing

The Foundation offers several ways to make your generosity shine:

One-Time & Annual Giving

One-time donations can be made year-round by clicking the DONATE button on our website. Each contribution directly supports classroom innovation and student success.

Prefer to make a yearly commitment? You can also join our Cornerstone Club Annual Giving Program, pledging an amount that fits your budget and your heart. Annual donors provide the steady support that allows us to plan future grants with confidence.

Sustaining Donors Who Power Possibility

The SPARK Payroll Deduction Program makes it simple for North Kitsap School District teachers and staff to give right from their paycheck. Every month, SPARK donors help fund classroom grants that bring learning to life.

From preschool play tables to science experiments, SPARK keeps ideas growing all year long. 

Starting very soon, parents and community members will be able to become sustaining donors directly through our website—ensuring everyone can be part of the supportive glow that brightens our students’ futures.

The Honor Roll: Celebrating Community Champions

Our local businesses and organizations play a huge role in keeping this magic alive. The NKSF Honor Roll recognizes businesses that make an annual financial contribution to support our work.

Honor Roll partners are featured on our website, in social media spotlights, and in our newsletters—proudly showing that they stand behind education in North Kitsap. With sponsorship levels ranging from small to large, it’s easy for businesses of every size to get involved.

Because when our community invests in our students, everyone grows.

Strong Schools = Strong Community

Give the Gift That Lasts All Year

As you wrap gifts, light candles, and share meals with loved ones, we hope you’ll take a moment to think about the extraordinary things that happen when we invest in our schools. A student discovers a new passion. A teacher brings a creative idea to life. A classroom becomes a place of wonder.

That’s the real magic of the season, and it’s something you can help create.

Make a one-time gift, join SPARK, or pledge your annual support today. Together, we can make the magic of learning last all year long.