Fundraising Campaign Will Support a New Technology Maker Lab at Folsom Preparatory School Serving Grades TK-8

FOLSOM, Calif. — November 12, 2026 — Folsom Preparatory School has launched a fundraising campaign to create a new Technology Maker Lab for students to design, build, and create using 3D printing. All of the school’s students in grades TK–8, will have access to the lab for hands-on experiences in coding, robotics, engineering, design, and creative problem-solving. Phase 1 of the campaign has already raised $20,000, bringing the campaign two-thirds of the way toward its goal of raising $30,000 to have the new lab ready for students by January 1, 2027.

“The new Technology Maker Lab will enhance our current technology program in addition to creating an opportunity for us to offer after school and camp programs to the greater community, ” said Tina Robertson, Head of School at Folsom Preparatory School. “The lab will help students develop critical thinking, problem solving skills and team collaboration, all important skills as they prepare for higher education and ultimately the workforce.

Folsom Preparatory School’s Maker Lab is unique in that students can simultaneously design and build creations of their own. Lessons integrate across many subject areas so students could choose to create anything from birdhouses to model buildings, musical instruments and art projects.

Folsom Preparatory School is planning a Technology Maker Lab Open House for December 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will offer families and community members an opportunity to learn more about the initiative and explore how hands-on technology and 3D printing can inspire creativity, innovation, and problem-solving among students.

The Technology Maker Lab will be available to Folsom Preparatory students during their regular technology classes, newly created after-school clubs and holiday and summer day camps. After school classes and day camps are open to students from nearby schools and the greater Folsom community.

Folsom Preparatory School is a TK–8 school offering an enriching and diverse curriculum. With small class sizes, teachers give personalized attention to every child, instilling them with critical skills to excel to their full potential and to become compassionate, confident, and creative student leaders for the 21st century. ​ ​

To contribute to The Technology Maker Lab or learn more, visit https://www.folsomprep.com/page/tech-makers-lab

About Folsom Preparatory School

Folsom Preparatory School is an independent school serving students in grades TK–8 in Folsom, California. Folsom Prep supports the whole child, pairing strong academics with the arts, social- emotional learning, and a specialty in technology that builds critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. The school is committed to its community, building partnerships with local families and organizations and encouraging students to give back. Guided by its mission — Excellence in education. Investing in Character. Engaging in Community. — the school prepares students to lead with knowledge and integrity. Learn more at folsomprep.org.

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Tina Robertson, Head of School
​Folsom Preparatory School ​
​916-353-0185 ​
​trobertson@folsomprep.org

Alyssa Reynolds for Folsom Preparatory School
​Pando Public Relations
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