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The Foundation for Saline Area Schools has been making a difference by funding grants in Saline Area Schools for over 30 years. It couldn’t have made such a difference in our schools, however, without the unwavering support of its donors and sponsors even through the difficulties of the 2020-2021 school […]

In this unprecedented year, the Foundation furthered its mission thanks to the generosity of the community and new partnerships with community volunteers. Please view the 2020 Annual Report here. Here are a few highlights: Over $114,000 in grants awarded in over 39 grants! Funded Saline Live to help provide every […]

Over the past two years, the Foundation for Saline Area Schools and Saline Alumni Association have engaged in collaborative efforts (e.g., Saline Alumni Basketball Game, Saline Alumni Banquet), recognizing the importance of Saline Alumni engagement and working together to develop a strong sense of community.  The Saline Alumni Association was […]

– By Billy Blair

The FSAS Annual Fall Tipoff took place on October 17th at Liberty School. With over 220 in attendance, guests were able to hear from teachers and students about the impact of grants, as well as how the grants align with the Saline Area Schools learner profile compass. Special Guest Speaker, […]

Congratulations FSAS Hall of Fame Class of 2019 In September, we honored our 6th Hall of Fame class with a tailgate party, on the patio, at Hornet Stadium on Friday night, and an Induction Program, with dessert reception, on Saturday night. The Class of 2019 inductees consisted of Jennifer Allison, [...]

Secondary School Writing Centers Association November 8-11, 2018Arlington, VA Erika Chatell, Liz Colson, Sam Hambleton, and Ari Kok joined SHS Writing Center co-directors, Madelyn Clark and Jen Denzin, on a weekend trip to George Mason University to attend the first national convention of the Secondary School Writing Centers Association (SSWCA). […]

Did you know this past year, the Foundation: Gave over $120,000 to Saline Area Schools, that included: 26 Teaching grants 7 Building grants 2 Partnership grants 2 Student-led grants Unveiled the 30th year Donor Recognition Wall in September 2018 Hosted the Spring Recognition/Volunteer Appreciation at Emagine Theater Since September 2018, […]

Making a difference one mobile school store at a time! The Student Leadership Club at Heritage School, advised by Mrs. Pete and Mrs. Turner, are showing the impact of being responsible, respectful, and kinder than necessary, in order to make a positive difference in another student or staff member’s life. […]

We honored our 5th Hall of Fame class with a tailgate party, on the patio, at Hornet Stadium on Friday night, and a banquet on Saturday night. The Class of 2018 inductees consisted of Deborah Budnick, Michael Jhung, David Johnson, Betsy Marl, Sandy Nadig, Robert Phillips, Kenneth Sturms and Sam [...]

The FSAS Annual Fall Kickoff took place on October 18th at Liberty School. The theme for this year is “Future-Focused: Aligning with the SAS Compass”. With over 220 in attendance, guests were able to hear from teachers and students about the impact of grants, as well as how the grants […]

Only because of you, this past year, the Foundation: Gave $75,000 to Saline Area Schools for the Hornet Hub, an innovative learning space at the High School Awarded 26 teaching grants for over $33,000 Began a year-long campaign to celebrate the 30th year of FSAS Began a new initiative of […]

Students are finding new passion in 20th century engineering and science. This is due to a grant awarded to teacher Ed Gall at Saline Middle School.  Mr. Gall’s 7th graders are not only learning how to use the top notch engineering program, AutoCad, to design CO2 cars, but they are […]

To honor the 30th year of the Foundation, the annual Fall Kickoff was a Celebration Tailgate and Fair that took place on October 13th at Saline High School.  At the tailgate, attendees heard from Ellen Ewing, former SAS Superintendent and recent Hall of Fame inductee; Superintendent Scot Graden; Reid Paxton, […]

We honored our 4th Hall of Fame class with a tailgate party, on the patio, at Hornet Stadium on Friday night, and a banquet on Saturday night. The class of 2017 inductees consisted of Mary Gordon Converse, Ellen Ewing, Hamilton Morningstar,  Carol Pirkola, Dr. Katherine Ramsland (Johnston), Cristela Scanlon, Michael [...]

Did you know this past year, the Foundation… Gave $50,000 to Heritage School for the 2015/2016 Strategic grant PROJECT LAUNCH which incorporates the 4Cs – collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking  – into the entire curriculum. Pledged $75,000 for the 2016/2017 Strategic Grant, The Hornet Hub, an innovative learning space […]