How We Support Our Schools

The Nevada City Schools Foundation supports both Deer Creek and Seven Hills Middle School to enhance student learning. Extra-curricular programs and current technologies in classrooms help students learn through visual, auditory, kinesthetics, as well as in their reading and writing .  

Your Donations Support Engaging Learning Environments

NCSF supports funding for learning environments at Deer Creek and Seven Hills that engage students in 

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM)

Seven Hills Bike Shop

NCSF funds help keep the Seven Hills Bicycle Recycle Project equipped. 

Seven Hills Builders' Room

Foundation-funded machinery in the Seven Hills Builders' Lab allows students to build original creations, like these in-the-works tables.

Seven Hills Engineering Room

Want to build a winning robot for a sumo match? Look no further than the Seven Hills Engineering Room where students build with equipment funded by NCSF.

Deer Creek STEAM Room

Foundation donations provide students the opportunity to make their imaginings a reality and increase their knowledge of the physical world in the Deer Creek STEAM Room.

Deer Creek Lego Room

Legos are about more than just fun in the NCSF-funded Deer Creek Lego Room. They provide a means to express, explore, and problem-solve.

Your Donations Provide Equipment to Support Learning

NCSF funding helps to provide equipment necessary for both learning and creating a supportive environment for all.

PE Equipment

Auditorium AV Equipment

Your Donations Provide Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

NCSF is proud to have funded activities, events, and awards that extend beyond the school day.

Girls Who Code Clubs Program

Girls Who Code Clubs teach participants about computer science in a fun and safe environment!

Junior Achievement Program

Inspire and Prepare Young People to Succeed

Junior Achievement helps bring financial literacy to the classroom through dynamic activities focusing on age relevant concepts. 

Nevada Union High School Scholarship

Available to Nevada City School Alumni graduating from Nevada Union High School

Upcoming events

Party in the Pines

Party in the Pines is back! Join us for an adults' night out filled with food, music, and art. 

This year's event will take place on Friday, May 10, 2024. 

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Moms on the Mountain

MOMS on the Mountain is a non-competitive day of scenic beauty, personal challenge, and fun for women: mothers and non-moms alike.

This year's event will take place in the fall of 2024.

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