Since its inception in 2003, the San Mateo High School Foundation has raised over $2 million for facility and program improvements at SMHS.

These include:

• MaryAnn Johnson Memorial Field and an 8 lane all-weather track
• The Merv Griffin Quad—the heart and soul of the SMHS campus
• Barbara Snider College Pathways Program
• Bearcat Basics
• Diamond Grants
• Fitness and Aquatics facilities improvements
• Music Program Equipment and new Vocal Program
• Reinvigorated SMHS Alumni Association