Students display community projects and arts winners; foundation donates $13,000 to Fullerton schools
April 15, 2026 | Fullerton School District, School Districts, California
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The Fullerton School District recognized student-led projects at its April 14 board meeting and announced a $13,000 donation from the All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation to fund family arts nights.
Students from multiple junior highs and TK–8 sites presented brief overviews of completed community projects: Beechwood students made and delivered heart-shaped goody bags to a memory-care facility; Fisler students organized a sports festival that recruited student volunteers and earned NJHS service hours; Ladera Vista reported an ASB outreach to elementary students; Nicholas Junior High distributed Thanksgiving baskets for families in need; and other schools described multicultural assemblies and arts collaborations. Amy Sotalangos (PBIS TOSA) introduced the Superintendent Student Advisory Committee, noting the group has met since spring 2023 and contributed perspectives on district initiatives, including the superintendent search and AI in education.
Philanthropy and arts recognition: Phil Ling introduced the All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation and district staff thanked the foundation for a $13,000 donation to support family arts nights at elementary schools. Janice Lee and other staff announced winners of the district’s Wonder of Water Art Competition (over 300 student entries) and said winning pieces will be on display at FSD Fest on April 18.
Why it matters: The presentations show district-level student engagement in community service and leadership, and the foundation donation supports family-facing arts programming that district leaders said fosters cultural understanding and broad participation.
Representative quotes and next steps: "We're incredibly proud of their hard work and honored to recognize them this evening," Amy Sotalangos said during introductions. The district said art winners’ pieces will be displayed at FSD Fest and that parents and community members are invited to upcoming arts events and the foundation’s April 25 auction at the Fullerton Community Center.
The board and students concluded the recognition with photos and an invitation for students to join trustees for refreshments and a group picture.
Students from multiple junior highs and TK–8 sites presented brief overviews of completed community projects: Beechwood students made and delivered heart-shaped goody bags to a memory-care facility; Fisler students organized a sports festival that recruited student volunteers and earned NJHS service hours; Ladera Vista reported an ASB outreach to elementary students; Nicholas Junior High distributed Thanksgiving baskets for families in need; and other schools described multicultural assemblies and arts collaborations. Amy Sotalangos (PBIS TOSA) introduced the Superintendent Student Advisory Committee, noting the group has met since spring 2023 and contributed perspectives on district initiatives, including the superintendent search and AI in education.
Philanthropy and arts recognition: Phil Ling introduced the All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation and district staff thanked the foundation for a $13,000 donation to support family arts nights at elementary schools. Janice Lee and other staff announced winners of the district’s Wonder of Water Art Competition (over 300 student entries) and said winning pieces will be on display at FSD Fest on April 18.
Why it matters: The presentations show district-level student engagement in community service and leadership, and the foundation donation supports family-facing arts programming that district leaders said fosters cultural understanding and broad participation.
Representative quotes and next steps: "We're incredibly proud of their hard work and honored to recognize them this evening," Amy Sotalangos said during introductions. The district said art winners’ pieces will be displayed at FSD Fest and that parents and community members are invited to upcoming arts events and the foundation’s April 25 auction at the Fullerton Community Center.
The board and students concluded the recognition with photos and an invitation for students to join trustees for refreshments and a group picture.
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