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Henderson County Education Foundation Launches the 2024 Education Hall of Fame Nomination Window
Hendersonville, NC (Sept., 2023): The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) is delighted to announce the opening of the nomination window for the prestigious 2024 Education Hall of Fame. The nomination window will be open from September 11, 2023 to January 5,...
August 2023 Quarterly Newsletter
Thank you for being a part of our thriving community that continues to serve Henderson County Public Schools by investing in and responding to the whole child and the whole school. Discover STEM Camp HCEF just wrapped on our 5th annual Discover STEM camps. Each...
Principal Matters: Education Foundation Makes Public Appeal to Support Principals’ Discretionary Fund
Hendersonville, NC. June 7th, 2023 - In the age of big-dollar donors, it may not seem that $23,000 could make a dent in supporting students in need at Henderson County Public Schools. But just ask any one of the 23 principals who receive a share of that money at the...
Edneyville Elementary Joins Prestigious Group in Being Designated a Leader in Me Lighthouse School
Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) and the Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) are thrilled to announce that Edneyville Elementary School has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey...
Food for Thought Event Raised Awareness of an Important Issue
Reimagined 2023 Food For Thought Fundraiser for HCPS Students Raised Awareness for an Important Need Hendersonville, NC Feb. 13, 2023: Hosted by the Henderson County Education Foundation and 26 participating restaurants, the reimagined Food For Thought event held last...
HCEF Announces Newest Members of Education Hall of Fame
Each year, individuals who have demonstrated measurable influence or made significant contributions to the growth and development of education in Henderson County are honored with the Hall of Fame Award.
Since 2003, the Henderson County Education Foundation has honored over 140 teachers, administrators, support staff, school board members, and donors with induction into the Hall. One of only five education halls of fame in North Carolina, the HCEF Hall of Fame provides an opportunity for special recognition of the men and women who have led Henderson County’s focus on educational excellence for decades.
Remembering a True Champion of Henderson County Public Schools
It is with profound sadness that we learned this week of the passing of Dr. Donald C. Jones, former Executive Director of the Henderson County Education Foundation. Dr. Jones had a long history of leadership with the Foundation, first serving on the Board from...
HCEF’s Newest Scholarship Completes Successful First Year
Before becoming the first person to receive a scholarship from the brand new Grow our Own Initiative to further diversity in the Henderson County education workforce, Josh Strickland said that emotionally speaking, he wasn't in the greatest place. “I was living in...
Rock on For Education, August 11th
The Henderson County Education Foundation is Oklawaha Brewing Company's chosen "Nonprofit of the Month" all through August! The Brewery will donate 20% of sales during the August 11th Rock On For Education Event + a percentage of each pint sold throughout the month to...
2022 HCEF Scholarship Awards
Henderson County Education Foundation Awards Thousands in Scholarships to 2021-2022 Graduating Class HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (June 3, 2022) – The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) is awarding 26 scholarships to the 2021-2022 graduating class, totaling $33,100....