2023 Nerdy Derby: if you can build it, you can race it!

The Nerdy Derby is just weeks away – what will you be racing? The only limitations to your car’s design for the Nerdy Derby are: a maximum width of 2.75″ (to fit on the track) and your imagination! Want to modify a standard Pinewood Derby car kit? We have them for sale for $5 each […]
How Your Support Matters to Your Students
Why support TVF? EGJH Musical Theater teacher Londa Hopkins tells you why. Since her grant request was funded in spring 2018, her Musical Theater, Choir, and Stagecraft students have learned new skills and put on leveled-up performances using the audio technology purchased for these programs by TVF. Ms. Hopkins’ programs have continued to grow and […]
Registration Open for the Nerdy Derby

Registration is now open for the April 23 Nerdy Derby! Propulsion Track registration Gravity Track registration Rocket registration to purchase a car kit For more information about this year’s event, click here.
Nerdy Derby Sponsorship Opportunities!

On Sunday, April 23 2023 the Tinker Verde Nerdy Derby makes its long-awaited return featuring a no-rules Pinewood Derby (unique Gravity and Propulsion tracks), rocketry, remote control air show, opportunities to try out R/C flying under experienced guidance, STEM activities, kid zone, adult beverages and food for purchase, and more. This year’s event will be held at […]
2nd Annual “Tinker” Verde Nerdy Derby!

Start your engines! Where we’re going we don’t have RULES! Calling all engineers – real ones, wanna be ones, and gonna be ones! YOU are invited to build a Pinewood Derby car powered by whatever ingenious means YOU conceive of, and put it to test on the track in this “no-rules” Pinewood Derby. Along with […]
THANK YOU to our SPONSORS!

A huge thank you to our 2018 Halloween Hustle sponsors! Presenting Sponsor: Agility Spine & Sports Physical Therapy T-Shirt Sponsor: Tom White Carpentry Fun Run Sponsor: Pizza Hut * Tucson Family Care Pit Stop Sponsors: Karp & Weiss PC/Elizabeth D. Spilotro * Tanque Verde Trio/Long Realty Co. * CAID Industries * Hi-Tech Machining * Neff & Boyer, PC * Clausen Law Offices In-Kind Sponsors: Williams & Associates * Proline Graphics * Tucson Twist-Its * TVHS Jazz Band * TEP * Littletown Ranchers […]
After Event Auction!

We have a number of late-received or unsold items from this year’s Taste auction now up for bidding! Lots of fun summer activities for kids of all ages, tourist options for your next Phoenix trip, pet boarding, delicious treats, and more! Click here to see what is up for grabs. Auction will end 5 p.m. on […]
2017-18 TVF Sponsorship Opportunities

Each year at this time, we reach out to leaders in our community to invite you to partner with the Tanque Verde Schools Educational Enrichment Foundation as we enhance the education provided to the children served by the Tanque Verde School District. While the schools in our district are consistently rated “Excelling” by the Arizona […]
Thank You to our 2017 Sponsors!

Deepest thanks to our 2017 Sponsors! Your support is essential to our mission to enhance the education of our TVUSD students!
Save the Dates for our 2017 Events!
Join us for great times to enhance YOUR child’s education! *Saturday, January 28th: 25th Annual Tech*niCOLOR* Trek certified 10K, 5K, 4-mile bike race, and 2-mile family fun COLOR run/walk breakfast, shirts, and free family fun 9 a.m. start at Agua Caliente Elementary School *Saturday, April 22: 30th Annual Taste of Tanque Verde sample signature dishes […]