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Fund educator-powered initiatives that inspire all Park City students to successfully reach their academic and lifelong potential.

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Who Has A Computer Science Class…Without Computers?

Pre-K students build durable communication and collaboration skills, along with computational thinking, through screen-free activities such as pattern recognition, sequencing, and hands-on problem solving.

Unplugged STEM for Preschoolers
Bringing Stories to Life: Stop Motion in MakerSpace

Ecker Hill's new MakerSpace, funded by a PCEF Classroom Grant, has become a student favorite. The open, lab-style room is filled with tools, creative supplies, and technology – all things that make hands-on learning accessible and fun.

Hoe Does MakerSpace Work?
An Evolving Culture: Supporting Student Well Being Through Connection

"Having a trusted adult checking in on them regularly at school, along with specific, structured support has made a meaningful difference.” - Larissa Fomuke Wellness initiatives in PCSD, funded by PCEF, continue to evolve and redefine student success through positive reinforcement, connection, trust and everyday moments that help students feel seen and supported.

Read About Wellness Initiatives at Every School
Many of Life’s Lessons Can Be Learned on the Playground

Parley's Park Elementary is taking social emotional learning to the playground with the help of Conscious Discipline and new "Time Machines" to help students resolve conflicts together, thanks to PCEF Classroom and Express Grant funding. “Since many social struggles and disagreements happen during recess, we wanted to provide a visual and physical space for students to practice the Conscious Discipline steps they learn in Life Skills," counselor Heidi Gwinn shared. "The Time Machines support student wellness by teaching emotional regulation, empathy, communication, and problem-solving in a safe and structured way.”

How do the Playground Time Machines Work?

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Your Impact This Year

Students Reached

4200
Invested in Our Schools

$1,500,000
% Parents Giving 2024/2025

46%
Programs Funded

100

News & Notes

December 10, 2025

Who Has A Computer Science Class…Without Computers? Unplugged STEM for Preschoolers

Park City preschoolers are learning computer science without computers, and having fun as their introduced to foundational skills in the classroom. Pre-K students build durable communication and collaboration skills, along with computational thinking, through screen-free activities such as pattern recognition, sequencing, and hands-on problem solving.

December 10, 2025

Bringing Stories to Life: Stop Motion in MakerSpace

Ecker Hill's new MakerSpace, funded by a PCEF Classroom Grant, has become a student favorite. The open, lab-style room is filled with tools, creative supplies, and technology – all things that make hands-on learning accessible and fun.

December 9, 2025

Park City Education Foundation is Seeking a Senior Development Manager - Events and Annual Fund

The Senior Development Manager is a committed, relationship-driven, and detail-oriented advancement professional who plays a key role in planning and executing PCEF’s annual fundraising efforts.

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