From Wildfire to Washington: Help Our Kids Dream Big

Meet Our School – A Story of Resilience

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn about our school and our students.

We are Spring Valley School—formerly known as Concow School—rebuilt and reimagined after the devastating Camp Fire that tore through our community. The fire displaced families, destroyed homes, and forced our small but mighty school to relocate to Spring Valley. Despite these challenges, our students, families, and staff have continued to push forward with strength and determination.

Many of our students come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. A significant number of them face ongoing trauma and daily hardships—some living without access to running water or basic necessities that so many take for granted. But still, they show up, they learn, and they thrive with the support of our close-knit school community.

This fundraiser will directly support our Parent’s Club, a dedicated group that helps fund:

School supplies

Classroom rewards and student recognition

School events and field trips

8th grade end-of-year trips and celebrations

These moments of joy and enrichment mean the world to students who don't have much. And if this campaign is successful, we dream of going even further—creating the kind of experiences our kids deserve, like 8th grade trips to Washington, D.C., just like students at other schools in our area.

Every dollar raised goes straight to Parent’s Club, which continues to do grassroots fundraising throughout the year. But with your help, we can provide more, reach further, and ensure our students feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

Thank you for supporting our students. Your generosity makes a real and lasting difference.

✈️ One Reason We're Raising Money

One reason we’re raising money is to give our 8th graders a chance to take a class trip to Washington, D.C.—an experience other schools in our area are able to offer, but ours hasn’t been able to afford.

Estimated cost per student: $800–$1,900 (travel, hotels, meals, tours)

For 6–10 students: That’s about $5,000–$19,000 total

We know it’s a big goal, but even helping us get closer makes a huge difference for our kids.