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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....
HCEF Names a Veteran Educator as its New Executive Director
Henderson County Education Foundation Names a Veteran Educator as its New Executive Director The Henderson County Education Foundation has named Peggy Marshall as its new Executive Director. A native of Hendersonville, Marshall will take over from Executive Director...
New Scholarship Aims to Encourage Individuals of Color to Pursue a Career in Teaching in HCPS
Thanks to a new initiative focused on closing the gap between students and teachers of color in Henderson County, school officials and members of a community coalition are committed to increasing opportunities for students of color to pursue teaching careers in their...
HCEF Celebrates 35 Years
On the 35th Anniversary of our founding, we didn’t want to let the month of October slip by without marking the occasion and once again recognizing our donors who do so much to ensure continued educational excellence in Henderson County. Established in October of...
HCEF Continues to Invest in HCPS’ Most Vulnerable Students
Thanks to the generosity of several donors, the Henderson County Education Foundation will again be able to provide much-needed discretionary funds to students in need. On Tuesday, HCEF presented checks totaling $23,000 to principals, supporting 23 Henderson County...
Annual Golf Classic Raises Thousands for Public Education
The Henderson County Education Foundation held its 15th Annual Golf Classic Tournament on Oct. 11th, raising over $40,000 to support and enhance the educational experience for all Henderson County students and teachers. “We are deeply grateful for the players, donors,...
Discover STEM Camp :: Jennifer’s Story
Thanks to the Education Foundation’s Discover STEM camp funded by the Pisgah Health Foundation, one high school sophomore has realized she has a knack for programming. Jennifer is a student of the Henderson County Early College and she attended the high school STEM...
Education Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2022 Education Hall of Fame
The Henderson County Education Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2022 Education Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame provides an opportunity for special recognition of men and women who have demonstrated measurable influence or made significant contributions to the...
HCEF Announces New Board Members
The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors: Christine (Chris) Becker, Dale Salvaggio Bradshaw, Sergio Fernandez and Ulises Vega de la Mora. 2021-2022 HCEF Board President, Jessica Collins, says, “We are...