FBHS Foundation surprises every FBHS teacher and staff member with back-to-school classroom cash

As Fernandina Beach High School prepares to welcome students back on Aug. 10, the Fernandina Beach High School Foundation gave every FBHS teacher a little extra support to help start the school year.

During the school's Aug. 3 back-to-school staff meeting, Foundation trustees presented $100 checks to each of the high school’s 67 teachers and $50 checks to each of the 20 noninstructional staff members. The gifts are intended to help faculty and staff purchase the additional classroom supplies or materials they might need before students arrive.

In total, the Foundation distributed $7,700 directly to the educators and staff who help make FBHS a great place for students every day.

The presentation was a surprise for many recipients and reflects the Foundation's ongoing commitment to supporting teachers and enhancing the educational experience for every FBHS student.

Additionally, the FBHS Foundation is gearing up for its annual Trivia Night, to be held earlier in the school year this year on Friday, September 11. Please encourage your audience to get their trivia teams ready and help us fuel The Pirate Advantage by signing up for this fun event that supports the FBHS Foundation. 

FBHS Foundation Annual Trivia Night

WHAT: Trivia questions hosted by Trivia:30. Townies Pizza will be provided to each team. Water and sodas included. Beer, wine and seltzers available for purchase.

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Event starts at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach, 201 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Founded in 1987, the FBHS Foundation is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to providing “The Pirate Advantage” for every student. Through its $1 million, 10-year commitment, the Foundation awards up to $100,000 annually in classroom, facility, and program grants. The Board of Trustees is working to grow the endowment to support its programs into perpetuity.