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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....
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...