10/21/2026
October is Vashon Partners in Education - PIE month.
Vashon Partners in Education (PIE) is a nonprofit group formed 39 years ago by parents, educators and community members, to support Vashon’s public schools by making grants to those closest to the learning process – teachers, staff, and students. PIE grants support activities, materials and experiences that promote hands-on learning and extracurricular programming in all grade levels of Vashon’s schools. PIE is an all-volunteer organization. Other than administrative costs, all money raised goes directly to grants for that school year.
What does PIE fund?
Each year, teachers rely on PIE grants for the “extras” that make learning fun. Field trips, hands-on materials, art projects, books, musical instruments, guest speakers, performances and much more.
How are PIE grants awarded?
This month, PIE is reviewing over 40 grant requests from teachers across Vashon’s schools, including Family and Student Link. The amount requested is more than $70,000. Grant proposals are assessed on educational value, innovation, need, and impact. We will notify teachers of their awards in early November and the learning will happen in Vashon’s classrooms this school year.
How can families contribute to PIE?
You can help teachers bring innovation to their classrooms by donating to PIE today! Donate at vashonpie.org or mail a check to Vashon PIE, PO Box 1645, Vashon, WA 98070.
No donation to PIE is too small! Many successful grant requests are for smaller amounts.
