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Stay informed and engaged with the latest updates, and stories about life on the Hill.
NEWS
Explore Placer High School's vibrant academics, activities, and athletics, keeping you connected to the
staff, students, and valued alumni, uniting a passionate community supporting the school.
OUR FOCUS
FOUNDATION FOUCS: OUR IMPACT AREAS
ACADEMICS
We empower students, faculty, and staff for enhanced learning through grants, tech initiatives, and scholarships, propelling them into a successful future beyond high school.
ATHLETICS
Hillmen Foundation fuels athletic achievements through grants, enhancing safety, facilities, and community fitness.
ACTIVITIES
We foster holistic education by supporting diverse activities through grants, enriching students' experiences beyond the classroom.
ALUMNI
Placer High's rich history shines through alumni activities, fostering a strong network connecting generations and the community.
SPECIAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
Placer High's prime Auburn location fuels community growth, enhancing facilities and programs through strategic grants.
Five Ways to Maximize Your Benefits
Discover 5 smart strategies to maximize your charitable giving and unlock tax benefits. Learn how to itemize deductions, donate assets, leverage IRAs, and more to enhance your impact. Read now for act... ...more
Hillmen Foundation
December 18, 2024•3 min read
A Night Under the Lights: A Love Letter to Placer High School
As a third-generation Placer High alum and Hillmen Foundation board member, I reflect on the pride, tradition, and community that define our school—through milestones, memories, and even rival soccer ... ...more
ATHLETICS ,Placer High School
November 28, 2024•3 min read
Placer High School Veterans
Since its founding in 1897, Placer High School has sent forth generations of graduates and students who have not only excelled in academics, athletics, and community service, but who have also answere... ...more
Alumni
November 11, 2024•2 min read
Impact Report: The Hillmen Foundation Surpasses $1 Million in Grants and Scholarships for Placer High School
The Hillmen Foundation surpassed $1 million in grants and scholarships to enhance academics, athletics, and activities at Placer High School. This milestone, achieved in the foundation’s 35th year, re... ...more
Hillmen Foundation ,Placer High School Fundraising &Grants
October 18, 2024•6 min read
A Night to Remember: Tailgater 2024
The Hillmen Foundation's 2024 Tailgater event drew over 120 attendees to School Park Preserve in Auburn, CA, for an evening of BBQ, craft beer, wine, and community bonding. Alumni, parents, and fans c... ...more
Fundraising
October 11, 2024•4 min read
My Unique Vantage Point: The Evolution of the Hillmen Foundation
Join us in celebrating 35 years of the Hillmen Foundation's impactful journey with Placer High School. From overcoming funding cuts to enriching education, we've shaped a legacy that endures. ...more
Bob Burge ,Hillmen Foundation
December 20, 2023•6 min read
A New Era at Placer High School: Jaime Jackson Assumes Role as Principal
Embarking on a new era, Placer High School welcomes Jaime Jackson as its first female Principal in 126 years. With 17 years of teaching experience and a commitment to student success, Jaime, a devoted... ...more
Shana Fain McDonald ,Placer High School
November 22, 2023•1 min read
GYM CLASSES
WHAT YOU GET FROM ENDURANCE MEMBERSHIP
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A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
CELEBRATE
HILLMEN HISTORY
Below is a series of monthly historical articles leading up to the Community Celebration of Placer's 125th year on
October 1st 2022 written by Hillmen Foundation Chair Bob Burge for The Auburn Journal. Click on the title links.
In the best of times, in the worst of times, at all times… It’s great to be a Hillman!
OUR MISSION
The purpose of the Hillmen Foundation is to support Placer High School in the areas of academics, student activities, and athletics, including the staff, students, and alumni endeavors of the school; to stimulate gifts of service, endowments, and bequests; and to maintain an association of persons interested in Placer High School.
FOCUS
Academics
Athletics
Activities
Alumni
Special Projects & Initiatives
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GET INVOLVED
Grants
ACADEMICS
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ALUMNI
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SPECIAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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TESTIMONIES
SUCCESSFUL STORIES
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Customer
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Customer
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Customer
$825,375
TOTAL IMPACT TO DATE, INCLUDING...
$594,650
GRANTS PROGRAMS, INCLUJDING...
$160,469
ACADEMICS
$70,105
ATHLETICS
$34,531
ACTIVITES
$24,736
ALUMNI
$304,809
SPECIAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM*
$230,725
TOTAL AWARDED
17
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
$29,750