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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.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
Hillmen Happenings is your gateway to upcoming events and activities, connecting you to
Placer High School and the Hillmen Foundation's exciting engagements throughout the year.
December 26, 2024 @ 5 - 8 pm Second Annual Kendall Kickoff at Crooked Lane 536 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn
All are invited to celebrate at the Hillmen Foundation’s second annual Kendall Kickoff at Crooked Lane Brewing Co. This is a great way to have a mini-reunion with your former classmates, meet up with friends before Placer’s big game, or entertain visiting family while celebrating the kickoff to Placer High’s historic Kendall Arnett Basketball Tournament, marking its 82nd year! It’s also trivia night at Crooked Lane, which is always a blast! Join the fun before heading to the game!
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December 26, 2024 @ 5 - 8 pm Second Annual Kendall Kickoff at Crooked Lane 536 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn
All are invited to celebrate at the Hillmen Foundation’s second annual Kendall Kickoff at Crooked Lane Brewing Co. This is a great way to have a mini-reunion with your former classmates, meet up with friends before Placer’s big game, or entertain visiting family while celebrating the kickoff to Placer High’s historic Kendall Arnett Basketball Tournament, marking its 82nd year! It’s also trivia night at Crooked Lane, which is always a blast! Join the fun before heading to the game!
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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.
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ALUMNI
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SPECIAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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SUCCESSFUL STORIES
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$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