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HCEF 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...
read more5 retired Henderson County educators named to Hall of Fame
The Henderson County Education Foundation has named five recipients to the 2019 Education Hall of Fame. Each year, individuals who have demonstrated measurable influence or made significant contributions to the grown and development of education in Henderson County...
read moreEducation Foundation seeks 2019 Education Hall of Fame Nominations
The Henderson County Education Foundation is now seeking nominations for the 2019 Education Hall of Fame. Nominations of candidates for inclusion in the 2019 Education Hall of Fame class and required supporting materials must be submitted to the Foundation by November...
read moreHCPS Receives $200,000 Grant for First Year of Leader In Me in 4 New Schools
A $200,000 grant from the N.C. General Assembly to Henderson County Public Schools will fund the expansion of Leader in Me in four more schools this school year, under the direction of two partnership organizations. The Henderson County Education Foundation and...
read moreHorizon Heating & Air Named HCEF’s “2018 Small Business Sponsor”
Horizon Heating & Air Named HCEF’s “2018 Small Business Sponsor” $20,000 Donation Gifted During National Public Schools Week In honor of National Public Schools Week (March 12-16), Horizon Heating & Air has donated $20,000 in unrestricted funds to the...
read moreFour Former Educators Chosen for Hall of Fame
The Henderson County Education Foundation has announced the 2018 Education Hall of Fame inductees. Each year, individuals who have demonstrated measurable influence or made significant contributions to the growth and development of education in the county are honored...
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