New Families
MEF welcomes you to the Moraga school community!
Excellent Schools.
The Moraga Education Foundation raises funds to benefit the Moraga School District (TK-8) and Campolindo High School. The Moraga School District is comprised of three elementary schools (Donald Rheem, Los Perales, and Camino Pablo) and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School. Our public schools rank among the top in the state of California thanks in large part to the fact that our community prioritizes strong public education.
Why MEF?
California has one of the lowest rates of education funding per student, and, contrary to what most people believe, Moraga is among the lowest-funded districts in the state. That is why in 1981 a group of parents founded the Moraga Education Foundation. Over the years, our community has found that raising funds ourselves through an annual check-writing campaign is the best way to regain local control over our school funding and ensure that our public schools have the resources they need.
MEF raises significant funds each year to support the Moraga School District and Campolindo High School.
MEF’s primary way of raising funds is through its Annual Giving Campaign, which runs from July until June. During this time, MEF asks families, community members, and businesses to give. For families of current students, the recommended annual donation is $1,500 per student.
MEF supporters generously host Pay-to-Play Parties throughout the year that benefit Moraga schools and give us all a chance to get to know each other better!
MEF also holds an Annual Auction Gala and an Online Auction in the spring where we come together as a community, celebrate our excellent schools, and raise funds for the Annual Campaign.
In the spring, the Moraga School District and Campolindo High School submit grant requests to the MEF Board for the following academic year. These grants supplement the schools’ budgets and create educational possibilities that wouldn’t otherwise exist.
Invest
It is only with your investment that we can turn good public schools into great public schools. We recommend an annual investment of $1,500 per student, but what is most important is that every family participates. So please donate at a level that is meaningful to your family.
Volunteer
MEF is run by over 100 volunteers. We have so many opportunities to get involved, from communications and event planning to finance and investment. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us at MEF@moraga.k12.ca.us and we will find a role that works for you!
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved in your child’s school. You can volunteer for MEF, join your school’s PTA or Parents’ Club, work in the classroom, or be a part of a variety of committees that help our schools excel. Reach out to your principal to find out more about what’s available at your child’s school.
“I would put Campo and the opportunities our students have up against any private school in the Bay Area. We know this is not due to state funding; it is due to local support, including grants from MEF.”
Dr. John Nickerson, Acalanes High School District Superintendent