Welcome to the School of the Arts Foundation
Founded in 1993, the mission of the School of the Arts Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) organization, is to enhance the arts and academic programs at the internationally recognized Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Funds raised by the Foundation provide for curriculum enhancements that cannot be funded through the School District.
The Dreyfoos School of the Arts is able to provide its advanced level of academics and unique artistic opportunities only by supplementing the school’s budget with private funds. These funds come from individuals, foundations and community business leaders who realize that sound financial investments should be made in public schools such as the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, where high returns are generated for Palm Beach County as a whole.
UPDATE: Save the Arts Campaign
As of June 15, 2009, we have received over
$95,416 in cash and pledges toward this campaign.
At the May School Advisory Council meeting,
it was announced that
the school is in need of an additional $85,000
to meet the 09-10 budget.
Did you hear the great news?
Thanks to the generous support of parents, faculty, students and community donors the School of the Arts Foundation’s Save the Arts Campaign raised $335,000 to fund 9 support/artists in residence positions at $255,418 and provide $80,000 in supply funds for the Dreyfoos School. Thanks to each of you who contributed to this very important campaign. Your support has allowed the school to maintain its arts faculty for the 2008-2009 school year.
The Dreyfoos Class of 2009 earned over $18,000,000 in college scholarships.
Dreyfoos is named 2008 Magnet School of Excellence by the Magnet Schools of America.
Newsweek ranked Dreyfoos School of the Arts 33rd on its list of America’s Best 100 High Schools. (May 2008) Dreyfoos is the only arts focused high school in the top 35! This is the fourth year in a row Dreyfoos has been ranked by Newsweek as one of the top schools in the nation.
Dreyfoos placed 25th on U.S. News & World Report's list of the 100 Best High Schools in the country. (December 2007)
Dreyfoos Principal Ellen VanArsdale selected as 2008 Cultural Leader of the Year by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. (January 2008)
Dreyfoos School of the Arts selected as 2008 Arts and Cultural Organization of the Year by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. (January 2008)
Dreyfoos School of the Arts has been named a 2007 No Child Left Behind -- Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education (October 2007)
Please remember the School of the Arts Foundation
in your estate planning!
