More Than a Summer  is not simply an anniversary celebration. It is a high-visibility convening of leaders committed to strengthening the future workforce and educational ecosystem of our region at a pivotal moment for public education.

Public education is facing measurable strain:

• Students entering middle school are academically behind pre-pandemic benchmarks
• Chronic absenteeism remains elevated statewide
• Teacher retention challenges continue across districts

Middle school is a critical inflection point, a window when academic identity, confidence, and belonging are formed. What happens here shapes what happens next.

For 40 years, Aim High has focused on this pivotal moment, creating the conditions where curiosity grows, confidence builds, and opportunity expands. The impact continues to ripple through classrooms, communities, and lives. Now, as we scale our impact across Northern California, strategic partnerships are essential.

On October 22, 2026, from 6:30-9:30 PM, Aim High will gather 300 of Northern California’s leading philanthropists, executives, educators, and civic leaders at San Francisco City Hall to celebrate 40 years of impact and to invest in what comes next.

 

Can’t make it?

 

Questions? Please contact us at development@aimhigh.org