Serving over 206,000 students across Fresno County, The Foundation @ FCOE raised over $1.6 million in 2023-2024 to support programs and services that ensure students obtain a well-rounded education with Excellence, Access, and Innovation at the forefront.
- Excellence: To support academic and co-curricular student events coordinated by the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, such as Academic Decathlon, College Night, Science Fair, Spelling Bee, Young Authors’ Faire, and Career Tech Expo.
- Access: To help fund countywide programs that promote opportunities for student success, such as early care and education, empowerment and equity supports, graduation rate improvement, college and career-tech readiness, libraries, technology and more.
- Innovation: To provide grants to school programs across the county that demonstrate innovation and improve student educational success.
Countywide Impact
May Superintendent's Superstar
Adriana truly embodies what it means to be a shining star at Sanger West. She consistently demonstrates determination, leadership and a positive spirit in all that she does. Adriana arrives early, stays late and gives her best each day while balancing academics and a wide range of extracurricular activities. As a founding member of Sanger West Special Olympics, Adriana helped build opportunities for students while demonstrating her commitment to involvement and leadership. What makes Adriana especially remarkable is the way she goes about her day with a constant smile, a positive attitude and a joyful presence that brightens her campus.
Meet the 2026 Terrific Teachers
Outstanding educators from across Fresno County were recognized as the 2026 Terrific Teachers for their dedication to students, commitment to excellence, and lasting impact in the classroom and in the lives of their students. The annual recognition celebrates teachers who go above and beyond to create supportive learning environments, inspire student success, and strengthen their school communities. The Terrific Teachers were surprised with classroom visits and recognized among their students and colleagues during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Marvin Meyers Agriculture Education Grant
A recent investment in agricultural education and hands-on learning at Selma High School is already yielding impressive results for the school’s embryology and farm market programs. With the purchase of a new incubator, hatcher, and essential supporting supplies, students and staff have significantly expanded their capacity for hatching and raising poultry. The addition of the second incubator and hatcher has allowed the program to operate at a larger scale than in previous years. To date, students have successfully hatched 16 emu chicks, marking a major milestone in the school’s agricultural science efforts. In addition, 30 light brown Leghorn eggs are currently in incubation, with the chicks expected to become future laying hens.
Skills in Action
Students from across Fresno County gathered to put their skills to the test at the Career Skills Challenge, an event designed to showcase technical knowledge in real-world settings. Through a series of industry-aligned competitions, participants demonstrated their ability to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to practical challenges, highlighting both competence and confidence.
Tech Bridge: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures
The Tech Bridge: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures project is designed to remove critical barriers faced by foster and homeless youth as they pursue higher education and long-term career success. Through the FCSS Foster and Homeless Youth Education Department, Tech Bridge will equip students with essential technology, such as laptops, as they take the next step in their educational journey. With reliable access to devices and technical support, students are able to complete coursework, attend virtual classes, conduct research, and stay connected to their schools and support systems.
April Superintendent's Superstar
Anise is a standout 8th-grade student at Riverdale Elementary School, where she serves as ASB President. School staff members describe Anise as resilient, fearless, self-assured, laser-focused on succeeding, possessing a strong work ethic, and a key contributor to a positive school culture. Anise carries a perfect 4.0 GPA while remaining highly involved on campus. She participates in the Safe School Ambassadors program as a targeted student leader, a reserved role for students who have social influence on campus. Anise is in the leadership class, where she offers many ideas and suggestions to improve campus culture and often volunteers for opportunities to support the implementation of a plan. She often serves as an MC at student assemblies, confidently speaking in front of audiences of peers and adults. In addition to being a leader on campus, she is also an athlete competing on the softball team.
History Day
History Day, hosted at Fresno Pacific University, provided students with a dynamic opportunity to dive deeply into historical topics of their choice and bring their learning to life. Through extensive research and analysis, students explored significant events, individuals, and movements, developing a deeper understanding of how history shapes the world around us.
March Superintendent's Superstar
Evy is a sophomore at Central High School and a super-superstar when it comes to contributing to school and community projects with more than 90 hours of service. Additionally, she has a 4.7 GPA while taking dual-enrollment courses. At school, she is the Executive Board Member of the Interact Club, where she helped design and paint murals, read to elementary students, and participated in ZooBoo and Career Day events. In addition, she is on the Executive Committee of FFA, Secretary of the California Scholastic Federation and Treasurer of the Book Club, where she competed in the Battle of the Books.