YES Ross Valley Schools Foundation

Calling all early birds: YES Fest is back and tickets are officially on sale!

Join us Friday, October 9 at the San Rafael Elks Lodge for an unforgettable night out in support of art, music, and theater in Ross Valley schools.

🎤 Live music from The Crooked Stuff + Midlife On Mars + Special guest performers
🥗 Ryan Scott Catering Ryan Scott featuring passed hors d’oeuvres, a full dinner buffet + surprise dessert
🍸 Drinks + VIP bar experience
🤑 Silent auction featuring unique experiences, local favorites, and community treasures
🍾 The Elks Mansion After Party with Eldon “The Kid” eldonc keeping the dance floor in orbit late into the night

Come for the party. Leave an impact.
Every ticket helps YES fund the arts programs that give our students opportunities to create, perform, and thrive.

GET YOUR LIMITED EARLY BIRD TICKETS → yestokids.org/yesfest

As we come to the close of another incredible school year, we are excited to share a milestone worth celebrating:
🎉 Together, our community has surpassed the $1 million fundraising goal for the 2025–26 school year. 🎉

This achievement is a testament to the generosity of RVSD families, business partners, community members, many many volunteers, and donors who believe that every child deserves access to a complete education that includes art, music, and theater.

Because of your support, the YES Foundation is able to fully fund the art, music, and theater programs provided to Ross Valley School District students during the 2025/26 school year. These programs reach more than 1,700 students across all five schools and provide opportunities for creativity, self-expression, confidence-building, and connection that provides a well-rounded educational experience for every child.

Throughout the year, YES funding helped provide:
🧑‍🏫 Credentialed art and music teachers serving every RVSD school TK-8th grade
🎨🎼 More than 120 weekly art and music classes
🎺🎻🪊 Instrumental music opportunities for elementary and middle school students
🎤 Chorus, band, jazz band and orchestra programs at White Hill Middle School
🎭 Subsidized theater productions for students in grades 3–8
🖌️🎸 Art supplies, musical instruments, and program resources that support student learning

Reaching $1 million allows us to fully fund our core commitments. As we approach the close of our fiscal year on June 30th, our stretch goal is aimed at $1.1 million. Every dollar raised beyond $1 million helps strengthen our support for the district and ensures these programs continue to thrive going into 2026/27.

If you have not yet made your annual donation, there is still time to participate alongside the many RVSD families who have already contributed.

Donate today at yestokids.org

Thank you for investing in the creativity, confidence, and success of Ross Valley School District students.

JOIN US!

If you’re curious or feel called to get involved, we’d love to talk. Explore one of our open roles, and email us at [email protected] to learn more. We would love to speak with you to see what may be a good fit for you.

NEXT YEAR’S OPEN ROLES:
😸 White Hill Site Lead
🪩 Strategic Events Lead
🎼 Music Lead
🎭 Theater Lead

Thank you for your support of YES which funds arts education in our local public schools! 🫶 What was your child’s favorite art, music or theater activity this year??

📌 SAVE THE DATE – YES FEST 2026
October 9, 2026 | Elks Lodge

This fall, YES Fest, the Yes Foundation’s annual fundraiser and celebration will return to the Elks Lodge for an evening of live music, dancing, great food, and community fun. This is an event 100% in support of art, music, and theater programs for Ross Valley students.

Plan ahead and mark your 🗓️ calendars for this popular annual community event.

🚨Calling all cycling 🚲 kids! is donating a portion of proceeds from all camps booked from today, May 15, to May 29! Mention YES at FairfaxCyclingCamp.com when you book - a win win!

👏👏 Congratulations to the White Hill Middle School Music Program - funded by YES! 👏👏

🎻🎺🎤 On April 25th, each of White Hill’s seven music ensembles performed for judges’ comments and scores, their WH schoolmates, and members of other groups from schools around the greater Bay Area at Music in the Parks at Milpitas High School. 

🏆 ALL AWARDS FOR WHITE HILL:
-White Hill Morning Jazz Band: 1st place in their category with a rating of Excellent, and 1st place overall in the Middle School division
-Overall soloist award for the entire festival: Lily Wild, for her drum solo with the Jazz Band
-Intermediate Chorus (6th grade) — 1st place in their category with a rating of Excellent
-Advanced Chorus (7th/8th grade) —1st place in their category with a rating of Superior
-Intermediate Orchestra (6th grade) — 1st place in their category with a rating of Excellent
-Advanced Orchestra (7th/8th grade) — 2nd place in their category with a rating of Excellent
-Concert Band (6th grade) — 1st place in their category with a rating of Good
-Symphonic Band (7th/8th grade) — 2nd place in their category with a rating of Excellent

Thank you to the community for supporting the Yes Foundation which funds the music program at White Hill. Music is a vital part of education, and we’re so proud to be able to fund award winning instruction! 🫶

🚨Calling all cycling 🚲 kids! is donating a portion of proceeds from all camps booked from today, May 15, to May 22! Mention YES at FairfaxCyclingCamp.com when you book - a win win!