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Welcome to the Hood River County Education Foundation

Enhancing education for students in the Hood River County School District

Through our 57 scholarship funds, the Education Foundation has awarded more than $2,500,000 in scholarships to more than 1000 students. The Foundation has also raised and distributed more than $500,000 through its Impact Teaching Programs.

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Our Scholars & Donors

Thank you for believing in me and my potential. I am committed to making the most of this great opportunity you have given me.
You are helping me fund my life dream of giving back to the community who raised me!
Both Rod and Mary Anne were recipients of college scholarships which allowed them lengthy careers in seminary education. "Establishing a scholarship fund is one way we can provide that same boost to current students".

Program Highlights

Parkdale Elementary grant project

2nd Grade Visists Oregon Zoo

The best part about taking Parkdale kids to Portland and the zoo is that for SO many students it's their first time seeing the city and going to the zoo. It is a trip that they talk about years later. … It's a great opportunity for students to learn about habitat, conservation, and up close learning with amazing animals.

Parkdale Elementary
Celia Newton 2023
Wy'East Middle School grant project

Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Field Trip

The Field Trip Grant provided us with the opportunity to extend our learning from the classroom to the Columbia River. Taking a ride on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler was an ideal educational adventure for our 8th grade learners and staff. This experience allowed our students the opportunity to connect their learning targets directly to the native history of our region.

Wy'East Middle School
Jillian Jarvis 2022
All Elementary Schools grant project

Learning Local Ecology with SECRETS

Through hands-on lessons in the classroom and outdoors, students learn about ecology, local plants and wildlife, and the natural connections in their own backyard. SECRETS is a co-curricular program offered by the Gorge Discovery Center, and an HRCEF support ensure every 5th grade student experiences this unique learning opportunity.

All Elementary Schools
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