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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...
HCEF to Induct Three into Education Hall of Fame
Hendersonville, NC – The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Education Hall of Fame. Each year, individuals who have demonstrated measurable influence or made significant contributions to the growth and...
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...