Hillsdale High School Foundation

The Hillsdale High School Foundation (HHSF) provides small grants and/or fundraising support to Hillsdale High School Booster Groups (Athletics; Dance; Drama; Music; and Parent Teacher Student Organization, or PTSO); the Empowerment Through Action (ETA) program for high-risk students; and the Peace Pantry, which provides food to low-income students. HHSF also provides funding support for a variety of activities and classroom needs, including: technology purchases, teacher professional development, student college application fees, and college and career counseling and coaching for students.

HHSF makes scholarships available to graduating seniors based on need and merit. Students are selected as recipients for these awards based on school and community service.

HHSF provides funds to the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) to support Hillsdale High Schools Small Learning Community (SLC) model. These funds support additional staffing salaries beyond what SMUHSD provides, which in turn allow for advisory sections that meet every day to work on developing and supporting all students inside and outside the classroom. Funding also gives advisors the opportunity to meet with each students group of core teachers on a regular basis to discuss academic performance. Both of these activities are fundamental components of the SLC model.