Our Mission

The Mission of the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation is to enhance education by investing in our students to ensure their success.

Established in 1986, we are recognized as the district-wide education foundation for public schools in Escambia County. We work collaboratively with school leaders to determine how and where private-sector investment and volunteer involvement can have the greatest impact on student success.

Donations can enhance Grants for Excellence for schools, Golden Apple Awards Banquet for Teachers of the Year, Academic and MIRA Awards Ceremonies for outstanding students, or Take Stock in Children events and scholarships for deserving students.

As a member of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, we are part of a collegial community committed to building partnerships, innovating leading practices and impacting students coast to coast. Each year we have access to 1:1 matching funds from the State of Florida for contributions that support eligible classroom initiatives. Ask us for details about how to double your investment in our community's future!

The Navy Federal Credit Union 5K 2025 is Saturday, April 5th at Seville Quarter. Proceeds from this event will go to the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation and our efforts to support public schools in Escambia County, specifically funding programs like Tools for Teachers and Grants for Excellence.

Participants may run or walk the 5K. You may register yourself and your family members for the Escambia County Public Schools team here: Navy Federal 5K Registration. By signing up with our team, you will receive a discounted registration fee (as long as we have a minimum of 10 people sign up for our team).

Children 6 and under may participate in a FREE quarter-mile Sammie Sprint that will begin at 9am around Ferdinand Square. Children must be registered with a signed waiver from the parent/guardian.

We would love to see every school and department represented! If you'd like to make your own location team, please feel free to do so. Discounted registration is available for teams of 10 or more participants.

Please make sure to stop by the Foundation table and get some treats! We look forward to seeing you there!

NE Pensacola Sertoma Club presents an $8,000 check to the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation for proceeds raised by the Dragon Boat Festival. The Foundation is so grateful for this ongoing partnership with the dedicated members of Sertoma. The funds raised will support the Tools for Teachers online resource store.

Florida KidCare can help families balance their back-to-school needs – including FREE physicals, immunizations, mental health services and so much more. Learn more: FloridaKidCare.org

Specialty License Plates Support ECPS Foundation

If you are a Florida resident, you can "Support Education" by purchasing, renewing, or gifting a specialty license plate that promotes the importance of education in the Sunshine State. For each tag sold, $20 is donated directly to your county's local education foundation to support local initiatives. Please click the license plate below to order yours today!

ECPS Foundation Board of Directors

Shannon Addison Independent Contractor				Kim Aderholdt Navy Federal Credit Union
Kristin Ales, Secretary Baptist Healthcare				Dr. Angel Bradley Florida Department of Health
Ebony Cornish Maxim Medical Staffing/PYP				Odun Fasehun, Treasurer Navy Federal
Melanie Gambill, Board Member at Large ECCPTA President				Frances Gray Escambia County Public Schools, Retired
Derek Greene United States Navy				Lee Hansen Founder & Volunteer, The Global Corner
Jennifer Harrison Marketing consultant/community leader				Craig Hindsman Marcus Point Baptist Church
Trevor Huff Aid to Rep. Salzma				Alfred Lojo Clark Partington
Stephen Luongo Clark Partington				Tammy Miller Members First Credit Union
Angei Morris Central Credit Union				Thu Hong Nguyen Ascend
Marcia Nowlin, Chair-Elect Escambia County Public Schools, Retired Educator				Beth Partington Owner, Next Level College Consulting
Hong Potomski Florida Blue				Erin Ramos-Luttrell, Chair Global Business Solutions
Kristen Taylor, Past Chair Cox Communications				Eddie Thompson AT&T
Todd Thomson Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce				Darzell Warren Escambia Education Association

Questions? Contact us:

Escambia County Public Schools Foundation
30 East Texar Drive Suite 113
Pensacola, FL 32503-2902

Office: 850.430.7457
Fax: 850.469.5612

Foundation@ecsdfl.us

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Executive Director
Jo McArthur
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Executive Assistant
Melia Wright
850.430.7457

Program Manager
Kari Johnson
850.439.2669

Bookkeeper
Chancy Smith
Bookkeeping services available on Tuesdays
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Click Below to Sign Up for the Navy Federal Credit Union 5k

A part of the race's proceeds will benefit the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation

Executive Committee Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1-2 PM

Board of Directors Meeting - 4th Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 1 PM

Employee Family Fun Day - April 13, 2024