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$45,000 in Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
The Henderson County Education Foundation scholarship application portal is open for 2020 Henderson County graduating seniors, offering 26 scholarships totaling more than $45,000. Through the generosity of its donors, the foundation awards financial support to...
read moreProviding Comfort Food to Food-Insecure Children over the Winter Break
Later this month, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) and the Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) will launch “Comfort Food,” a grassroots initiative funded by donors Brian and Gina Grossman to feed local children facing food insecurity during the winter...
read moreMuddy Sneakers: Bringing Science to Life Right in Our Own Backyard
“I wish every day was a Muddy Sneakers day!" Tara Hammond, fifth-grade teacher at Hillandale Elementary, overheard from one of her students. Fifth graders from six of our elementary schools are participating this year in the outdoor education program, Muddy Sneakers....
read moreHCEF, FRP & HCPS Bring Phonics to Life with New Musical
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 6, 2019) – Taking the stage this month across Henderson County Public Schools elementaries: Letterland Alive! The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) has secured funding for and collaborated with North Carolina’s state theatre,...
read moreFoundation seeks 2020 Education Hall of Fame Nominations
September 3, 2019 (Hendersonville, NC) – The Henderson County Education Foundation is now seeking nominations for the 2020 Education Hall of Fame. Nominations of candidates for inclusion in the 2020 Education Hall of Fame class and required supporting materials must...
read moreHCEF Announces Scholarship Recipients
We are proud to announce the recipients of our 2018-2019 scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to graduates of Henderson County’s public high schools and are managed by the Foundation’s Program Committee and Staff and chaired by Jimmie Lynn Whitmire. This year...
read moreGirl Power in Action at our Discover Stem Camp
Girl Power was in action at the Discover Stem Camp at Bruce Drysdale Elementary in late June. A group of 4th and 5th grade girls from across the county participated in a fun-filled week being introduced to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and...
read moreHCEF Announces New Board Member
The Henderson County Education Foundation welcomes Todd Gothberg as a new member to its Board of Directors. Todd brings 33 years of professional business and healthcare experience to the HCEF Board. He is the Director of Organizational Development for AdventHealth...
read moreAdventHealth hosts Leadership Development Event on May 30th
AdventHealth Hendersonville is once again partnering with Franklin Covey for its Community Leadership Development Initiative. This year, they will present The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything. This workshop is designed to help leaders increase...
read moreHorizon Heating & Air Named 2019 Small Business Sponsor
Horizon Heating & Air Named HCEF’s “2019 Small Business Sponsor” $20,000 Donation Gifted During National Public Schools Week In honor of National Public Schools Week (March 25-29), Horizon Heating & Air has donated $20,000 in unrestricted funds to the...
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