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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — The Kelseyville Unified School District reported that it has gratefully accepted the Kelseyville Pear Festival’s generous donation to fund all listed needs for student athletes at Mountain Vista Middle School and Kelseyville High School.
“This extraordinary show of community support will have a lasting impact on more than 235 students who participate in school sports programs each year,” said Mountain Vista Middle School, or MVMS, Athletic Director Allison Panella.
The donation will allow MVMS to purchase new uniforms, essential safety equipment, and other supplies for several sports teams, including track and field, basketball, soccer, softball and golf.
It will also allow Kelseyville High School to purchase uniforms and equipment for track and field, cross country and softball.
At MVMS, many sports teams had been using uniforms that were five to ten years old, along with equipment that had worn down through seasons of heavy use.
Replacing these items ensures students can compete safely, confidently, and with pride in representing their school, according to MVMS Principal Rick Kale.
MVMS wasted no time in putting the donation to good use. According to Panella, the school purchased new uniforms for Girls A and B Basketball teams, allowing athletes to begin their seasons feeling confident, prepared, and proud to represent their school.
“Wearing updated team uniforms strengthens a sense of unity and professionalism that positively affects morale and team cohesion,” she said.
Members of the co-ed golf team will receive matching polos, marking the first time the program has had an official team uniform.
This milestone will help build a stronger team identity and create a shared sense of belonging for students who previously competed without consistent team gear.
These improvements have brought renewed excitement and pride to athletes, coaches and families alike.
“Getting new uniforms and equipment makes us feel proud to represent our school,” said MVMS student athlete Francisco Calvillo said. “It doesn’t matter if we play basketball, run track, or are out on the golf course, we feel like one school team. It shows that people in our community care about us and want us to do our best.”
Thanks to the Pear Festival’s generosity, MVMS basketball teams will benefit from new game uniforms, practice gear, and team bags that promote unity and organization throughout the season.
Soccer players will receive updated uniforms and gear that strengthen team identity and school spirit.
Softball athletes will have access to improved protective equipment, helmets, and essential gear that directly supports player safety.
Track and field athletes will benefit from updated practice equipment, improved storage for shared gear, and supplies that enhance daily training.
In addition, every athletic team at MVMS will be equipped with updated first-aid kits, helping to ensure coaches have the tools they need to respond quickly and appropriately to student injuries during practices and competitions.
“Athletics teaches teamwork, resilience, and confidence,” said Kale. “Now our students have the uniforms and equipment they need to participate safely and proudly. We are deeply grateful for this investment in our kids and their future.”
The new uniforms and equipment at the middle school and high school will serve students for multiple seasons.
Panella noted that having updated uniforms, using safe and reliable gear, and feeling supported by their community helps to build confidence, belonging, and pride in the students that extends far beyond the playing field.
Panella said the Kelseyville Pear Festival’s contribution represents a significant investment in local youth.
“Their support strengthens school programs, promotes student well-being, and reinforces the connection between schools and the greater Kelseyville community,” Panella said. “Mt. Vista Middle School and Kelseyville High School extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Kelseyville Pear Festival for supporting local students and making it possible for young athletes to learn, grow, and succeed through sports. The positive effects of this generosity will be seen on the courts, fields, and tracks, as well as in the daily lives of our students for years to come.”