School Fuel - The Novato Foundation for Public Education

ANNOUNCING The 2026 School Fuel Grants Application is Now Open!

We are now accepting applications for School Fuel Enrichment Grants!
Apply Now:
Visit https://www.novatoschoolfuel.org/program-grants/ to apply for a School Fuel Grant for the 2026-27 school year. In addition to the grant application, you will be able to see all the grants that we awarded last year. This is your opportunity to elevate students’ experiences. Whether it’s improving upon an existing program, taking your students outside the classroom, funding a student club, or providing tools they need to learn deeper, all we ask is that you apply! The application deadline is September 14.

Have questions? Contact Kristin Cikowski at [email protected] or Susan Mathews at [email protected].

SHRED-A-THON IS BACK, NOVATO!

NEW LOCATION: Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael
Saturday, July 11
9 a.m. – Noon

Redwood Credit Union's annual Shred-A-Thon returns this weekend — bring your sensitive documents and shred them securely, for free!

Your visit does double duty:
1. Help the environment through secure, responsible paper recycling
2. Support local students — donations benefit SchoolsRule Marin, which funds literacy, technology, health, and arts programs for every public school student in the county, including annual grants to School Fuel!

Clean out those file cabinets and make a difference at the same time. See you Saturday!

COME SEE US AT THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE!

School Fuel and Betty the Book Box will be at the Novato 4th of July Parade, parked at West America Bank on the corner of Redwood and Grant Avenue. Come say hi, and pick up a book for your summer reading challenge, your upcoming road trip, or something to read by the pool.

School Fuel is part of the Basementeer Program, and to celebrate, you’re getting 20% off at Sports Basement!

Sports Basement is offering an exclusive discount to Novato School Fuel! 20% off for Basementeers and 11% off for Non-Basementeers from 7/3-7/12!

Shopping Online? Enter the code SCHOOLFUEL at checkout - just use this link!

Shopping In-Store? Show this email at checkout to receive your discount. 12398. Some exclusions apply.

P.S. Not a Sports Basement Basementeer yet? Join today for $25 (lifetime fee!) to unlock even more perks and benefits! 10% off for life and 10% back to School Fuel when you choose to support us and all Novato students!

Sign Up Today! https://www.sportsbasement.com/products/basementeer-membership-1

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The fields at IVC have been reserved for the annual School Fuel Softball Tournament in October! More information will follow in August. If you would like more information, contact Heather Sammons or Julie Jacobson.

Let's play ball for all Novato students!

School Fuel would like to wish all Novato students and their families a happy summer! Congratulations to all those students transitioning to the next big chapter in their education. Whether it's elementary, middle or high school, we are here to support you and can't wait to see what's next.

....and the winner is...

Tonight, we were thrilled to award Bicycle Brüstop's beautiful red Giant Talon 24 Lite Bike to Daniel Mikkola. Daniel didn't only win a brand new bike, but he also raised an incredible $5,075 for CTE Programs in NUSD! Congratulations Daniel, and thank you for playing such a big part in the Tour of Novato fundraising endeavor.

We are excited to announce that Almas Siddiqui won the Rustic Bakery gift pack complete with various cookies and crackers, and the Cleary Family who won a six month Redwood Bikeshare membership which can be used to get around town!

Thank you to Bicycle Brüstop, and for the amazing drawing prizes.