Nov 15, 2025 | News
At PEF, we understand that teachers are the backbone of our education system. Their passion, creativity, and dedication shape the future of our children. On November 19, we are excited to host the Innovators in Education Reception, an event dedicated to celebrating the 2025 Chuck Miller Teacher Grant recipients. This annual reception brings together educators, Major Donors, and community supporters to honor the innovative work of our local teachers and the positive impact they are making in classrooms across the Peninsula.
The Chuck Miller Teacher Grant is designed to support exceptional teachers who bring creativity and innovation to their teaching methods. These grants enable educators to develop and implement projects that enhance student engagement, foster critical thinking, and create hands-on learning experiences. For many of the grant recipients, the funding is a catalyst for turning their creative teaching ideas into reality – allowing them to enrich the classroom experience and elevate their students’ educational journeys.
Innovators in Education Reception
Wednesday, Nov 19
5-7 PM
If you are a PEF Major Donor this campaign year and have not received an email invitation, please contact us at 310-378-2278 or director@pvpef.org.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Chuck Miller Teacher Grant Recipients:
Oct 30, 2025 | News
Do you have a musical instrument collecting dust at home? Peninsula Education Foundation is hosting an Instrument Drive from November 12–14 to help provide more students with access to music education across PVPUSD. Instruments donated will be repaired and refurbished so they can be played and loved again by a new generation of musicians. Every donation supports our schools’ music programs and helps students discover the joy of making music.
Drop-Off Details:
Dates: Wednesday, November 12 – Friday, November 14
Location: PEF Office, 300 A Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates
Hours: 9 AM – 4 PM
Click HERE to fill out and print form to drop off with instruments.
Instruments Accepted:
String Instruments – Violin, Viola, Cello
Woodwinds – Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Bassoon
Brass Instruments – Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba
Whether or not you have an instrument to give, you can still make a difference.
Your contribution helps fund elementary music teachers and music education for students across PVPUSD.
🎵 Make a Donation HERE!
Join us in keeping music alive in our schools – because every child deserves the chance to learn, play, and create through music.
Oct 27, 2025 | News
The Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF) has always been proud to support programs that enrich the lives of our students – both in and out of the classroom. After careful consideration, PEF’s Board of Trustees has decided to discontinue administering the summer high school sports program.
This decision was made with the best interests of students, families, and coaches in mind. Athletics are an important part of the high school experience, teaching teamwork, leadership, and perseverance.
This change will allow PEF staff to focus on expanding after-school enrichment and enhancing summer school programs. We are confident the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District will continue to provide strong opportunities for student-athletes.
We are deeply grateful to our coaches, athletic staff, and families for their continued support of our students.
Read PEF’s full statement on Summer High School Sports HERE.
Oct 8, 2025 | News
Teachers, this one’s for you! Since 1990, PEF’s Chuck Miller Teacher Grants have helped educators bring creative, hands-on projects to life – ideas that go beyond the classroom budget. Have a project that will inspire your students? Apply by October 12 at bit.ly/46HWqln.
Sep 3, 2025 | News
Don’t miss out on your chance to win big! Purchase a GOLDEN TICKET for our exclusive Toast on the Coast raffle, where you could walk away with a spectacular gift basket worth every penny. Priced at just $100 per ticket, this limited-time offer includes a range of enticing prizes from restaurant gift certificates for exquisite dining experiences to stunning jewelry and other delightful surprises. But here’s the catch – only 200 tickets will be sold, so your odds of winning are incredibly high!
The Toast on the Coast Golden Ticket gift basket is worth over $2,000 in restaurant and vendor gift cards plus more! The first 200 tickets received by Sat, Sept 27 at 6 pm will be entered into the raffle. To purchase a ticket, call PEF with your credit card at 310-378-2278. Or you can purchase a ticket at Toast on the Coast – but remember, only 200 tickets will be sold!
Golden Ticket can be found HERE.
Win a spectacular gift basket that includes:
- $500 gift card to use at the Peninsula Shopping Center
- Hammitt purse provided by Annie’s Boutique
- Agapantha earrings
- Great American International – $100 gift card
- HT Grill – $100 gift card
- Hennessy’s – $100 gift card
- Rebel Republic – $100 gift card
- SP Tacos – $100 gift certificate
- Montemar Wines – gift certificate for 2 free wine tastings
- Noelle Rose Studio – pumpkin candle
- And many other gift cards and fun items from Good Stuff, Creamy Boys Ice Cream, Taco El Goloso, American Wine & Spirits, Burnin’ Daylight Brewing Co, Roseade USA, Sommsation (Vintres Wine), Wes Brands (Aspen Vodka), Wilson Creek Winery,The Hill Coastal Company, Letters from Capri, Tree Silos Tasting Co and much more!
