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Celebrating 2021 Education Hall of Fame
For the past five years the Henderson County Education Foundation has held its annual Education Celebration event to induct the new Education Hall of Fame class and honor outstanding educators in Henderson County Public Schools. While we do not plan to hold a virtual...
Sixth-Annual Food For Thought Event: Covid Edition
The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) will host its sixth-annual Food for Thought event January 18 through January 24. The community is invited to dine-in or take-out at local, participating establishments that have participated in the annual event over the...
HCEF Announces Scholarships for 2021 Graduates
The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) announces the opening of their Scholarship portal for 2021 graduates on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. HCEF offers 26 scholarships totaling over $45,000 available to graduating seniors in Henderson County. The generosity...
Hendersonville Rotary Club Donates to HCEF
The Hendersonville Rotary Club donated $10,000 to the Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) mini-grants program to support innovative learning in the virtual classroom. The HCEF mini-grants program was able to award 62 grants to Henderson County Public School...
Successful Mini-Grants Program Supporting Innovative Remote Learning
In response to the current and ongoing educational demands of virtual classrooms, the Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) launched a mini-grants program (up to $500) for Henderson County Public School teachers to support innovative remote learning. With an...
Education Foundation seeks 2021 Education Hall of Fame Nominations
The Henderson County Education Foundation is now seeking nominations for the 2021 Education Hall of Fame. Honorees for the Hall of Fame have demonstrated measurable influence or made significant contributions to the growth and development of education in Henderson...
Internet Map for Return to Learn
In partnership with the HCPS, Henderson County Education Foundation is sharing a map of business and organization locations within the community offering free Internet access for HCPS students. This Google Map online version will be updated as new locations are added;...
HCEF Launches Mini-Grants Program to Support Innovative Remote Learning
Are you looking for ways to support teachers and students of Henderson County Public Schools as they return to learn in a virtual setting? The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) is responding to the current climate and offering mini-grants ($500) to support...
HCEF Announces New Board Members
The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors: Melisa Escobar, Mark Russell, Alan Skelton, and Amanda Staton. 2020-2021 HCEF Board President, Darla Lindeman, says “We are looking forward to utilizing the talents...
Important Message from the Board of Education, Superintendent, & HCEF
An important message from the Henderson County Board of Public Education, HCPS Superintendent, and Henderson County Education Foundation:Like others across the nation and the world, our community is reeling from the acts of violence and systemic racism...