✨ Get Ready for PEF’s 2026 Donation Days! ✨
The Pacifica Education Foundation (PEF) is thrilled to announce the return of Donation Days, happening November 16 - 18! During Donation Days, we create a friendly competition across our district's school campuses so that staff, teachers, and families can show their campus pride — and win fun prizes along the way!
Our goal: raise $85,000 and expand our membership base by 100 families by midnight on November 18 — and we need your help to make it happen.
Whether you’re joining as a new member, renewing your membership, or making a one-time donation of any size, every contribution helps support music, the arts and science programs for our students.
💙 WHY SUPPORT PEF? 💙
The Pacifica School District is one of the lowest-funded districts per student among San Mateo County’s 17 elementary school districts. PEF bridges that gap by funding vital programs including:
Elementary School Music
Middle School Band
Stage Performance and Rhythmic Culture Poetry
Hands-on Science Programming at Elementary and Middle Schools
Together, we’re helping keep music, the arts and science education thriving in our schools. Read more about our programs here.
🎁 HOW CAN I DONATE? 🎁
Become a PEF member. Join today and enjoy exclusive benefits, including year-round discounts at over 60 local Pacifica businesses — just show your digital membership card!
Renew your expired membership. Now’s the perfect time to renew. Consider upgrading to the next level for even more perks and event benefits.
Donate any dollar amount. Every dollar counts — your contribution directly supports students, teachers, and programs across Pacifica.
💡 Great news — Memberships renew automatically and will count toward Donation Days!
🏆 WIN PRIZES FOR YOUR SCHOOL 🏆
Show your spirit and help your school come out on top!
Most Funds Raised Per Student: 🍕 Pizza party for the entire school - yum, yum!
Most Improved (Membership Increase YoY): 🍦 Ice cream party for the entire school - we all scream for ice cream!
Most Participation: ☕ Coffee & pastries for staff and teachers — a well-deserved treat for all they do!
💡 Note that all donations count for Most Funds Raised Per Student and that donations of $20 or more will be counted for Most Participation.
Stay tuned to our website during Donation Days to see how your school is doing in real time!
🫶 HELP YOUR SCHOOL WIN DONATION DAYS 🫶
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to spend about an hour each day during Donation Days helping their school bring the energy and excitement to win the competition!
What you’ll do:
Show up during your school drop-off
Carry a PEF sign with pride
Hand out fun swag
Bring the spirit and enthusiasm!
Click here to fill out our volunteer interest form. Your energy can help your school come out on top — join the fun and make a difference!
❓FAQ❓
Q: What is the deadline for purchasing a new membership to count towards the Donation Days 2026 campus competition?
A: The deadline for purchasing a new membership is MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2026.
Q: I purchased a membership earlier this year. Will it count towards the 2026 Donation Days campus competition?
A: YES! Memberships purchased or renewing after January 1, 2026, through November 18, 2026, will count towards 2026 Donation Days.
Q: How can I check on the status of my membership?
A: Click here for information on managing your membership.
Q: How are the prize category metrics calculated?
A: Our prize category metrics are intended to encourage participation and to level the playing field across our school campuses, regardless of student population.
Most Funds Raised Per Student: Total Funds Raised (from memberships and cash donations) divided by Campus Student Population
Most Improved (Membership Increase YoY): Measured as the year-over-year percentage increase of the following membership % metric: # of Memberships divided by Campus Student Population
Most Participation: # of Memberships and Cash Donations (above $20) divided by Campus Student Population
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