This is the first year of having organized basketball at (our school). The girls and boys programs brought an excitement, and buzz to the campus that made the students and teachers feel more pride for their school. One parent told me her son was failing most of his classes and had very little interest in school. After being told that he could play if he pulled up his grades, she said he began studying like never before, taking class more seriously, and staying after school to catch up on his assignments. He pulled his grades up!
Boys Basketball Coach

As a high school volleyball player, my friends have all played volleyball in middle school and they have all said that middle school volleyball was what got them into playing volleyball in the first place. If they didn't play in middle school, they wouldn't have played in high school.
High School Volleyball player (who also serves as a referee for our program)

We had an amazing team this year. Highlights for me included having team captains run various drills during practice, as well as kids working proactively together to find subs for their relay teams when someone was absent at a meet. The kids really stepped up and took on responsibility.
Track & Field Coach

I just want to say another great big thank you! I was so excited to learn I was selected. I never in my wildest dreams would have thought I would be chosen. It was exciting to know that I am part of a community who really cares about the children and want the best for their future generations! This means a lot to me coming from a place where education and classrooms did not seem like the community's priority.
Kindergarten Teacher

Your program is a true blessing to and for the teachers and students of AUSD that I am so honored and overwhelmed by the generosity that my words pale before the true depth of my gratitude. Please never stop what you do if you can at all help it. The joy I experienced and the relief that I current feel is immeasurable and beyond words. Thank you so very much.
High School Math Teacher

Thank you for establishing the Adopt a Classroom program! As a new teacher it is wonderful to have the resources to make sure my class has access to the same tools/experiences as those classes that have teachers that have built up resources over time.
4th Grade Teacher

Aviation camp is SOOO much fun!
Summer Camp Attendee

I just wanted to let you know that my daughter is loving the Knitting class this fall. We were thrilled that this class was offered and our daughter is an enthusiastic knitter who is learning so much. We have been talking it up to friends who have been impressed with the knitting results!
Parent of knitting class student

Hearing about how my son was doing, his class choices, his class ranking and his grades from another knowledgeable adult had much more of an impact than the usual ‘do your homework’ refrain from us, his parents. Also, having to define his future aspirations to another adult made him think more clearly about how he might achieve those goals.
High School parent