About the Foundation

Who We Are

The St. Helena Public Schools Foundation serves as the umbrella organization for Parent Groups at all four district schools. We maintain 501(c)(3) status and handle administrative responsibilities, allowing Parent Groups to focus on direct school support. The Foundation also independently funds grants for innovative curriculum enhancement and student enrichment opportunities.

We fund programs that help students develop skills for self-expression and critical thinking. These programs are essential to each student's educational experience, and we make them possible through community support.

GiveBig! Annual Campaign

Each spring, our GiveBig! campaign rallies the community to support St. Helena schools. GiveBig! donations are split equally between the Parent Groups of each school and the Public Schools Foundation. These funds are distributed throughout the school year to support teacher grant requests for classroom needs, special programs, and student enrichment activities.

Board of Directors 2026-2027

• Lisa Goldfarb (President)
• Coco Lopez (Vice President)
• Michael Rose (Secretary / Technical Advisor)
• Kris Hoffmeister (Grant Chair)
• Doug Abdalla (Grants / Endowment Trust Liaison)
• Caroline Palmisano and Courtney Shifflett (Primary/Elementary PG Liaison)
• Melissa Devore (RLS PG Liaison)
• Kate Oliver (HS PG Liaison)
• Saira Hernandez (DELAC Liaison)
• Shawn Moura (Trusted Advisor)