Fund Raising Activities

Campaign begins in the Fall.
A donation mailer is sent to all previous Foundation donors and the Fort Thomas community.
Information is included in the Fall edition of Traditions.
Contributions are tax deductible.
In 2010, the Appeal raised over $18,000 to help fund the teacher grants, endowment fund and educational needs that exceed the District's operating budget.

An annual opportunity for District employees to donate a one-time gift or choose a monthly payroll deduction.
The employees of the Fort Thomas Independent Schools have donated over $70,000 through this program since 2007.

A society honoring those people who have remembered the Foundation in their estate planning.
Gifting can be done through a will, trust, insurance policy memorial or gift agreement.
1891 was the year of the first graduation class from Highlands High School.
Process requires basic legal services and can be easily completed in a short amount of time.
Money can be allocated to the endowment fund, Capital Campaign or teacher grants program.

The annual dance will be Saturday, March 3, 2012 - Save the date!
The theme changes annually, and attendees are encouraged to dress up to coordinate with the theme.
Corporate donations compose the majority of funds raised.
Money raised helps fund the teacher grants, endowment fund and educational needs that exceed the District's operating budget.

Campaign started in 2004.
Over $7.6 million raised in private donations and matching grants.
Phase 1 completed in May 2009 and included state-of-the-art science labs, two new computer labs, a special education suite, performing arts center, black box theater, mass communication suite, adminstrative suite, family comsumer science area, counseling suite, wireless media center, art studio, 100% handicap accessibility and more!
Phase II fundraising is in full swing. This Phase of the will renovate the academic south campus (the old middle school). Laura Hinegardner is the Capital Campaign Chairperson.
Please view a video by clicking here.

The long term goal of the Foundation is to amass an endowment fund whose interest income can be used to support the Foundation.
This fund helps to secure the long term viability of the Foundation.
Once this fund reachers $250,000, its interest can be used to support some of the goals of the Foundation.

Birds' eye view of football games on the covered porch with heaters.
Reserved VIP covered parking.
Private entrance to the games.
Tailgate food before and during home seasonal and playoff games.
Flat screen TV's for viewing other sporting events simultaneously during the football games.
Membership fee is tax deductible.
In 2010, the club raised over $48,000 to help fund the teacher grants, endowment fund and educational needs that exceed the District's operating budget.
Click here to download a waiting list application for the 2011 football season.

Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $366,000 in grants.

2011-2012 Annual Appeal