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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 your continued support of the arts in our schools. You have let me be creative with the kids and my program is flourishing because of it.
Our family wanted to create a scholarship that recognizes community service and volunteerism, but we didn’t know where to start. Thanks to the Education Foundation, we’re now supporting amazing students every year as they strive to improve the world around them.
The continuing education scholarship helped me complete my degree while working full-time. I'm now the first college graduate in my family.

Program Highlights

May Street, Mid Valley, Parkdale & Westside Elementary Schools grant project

Accessible After-School Care

HRCEF provides need-based scholarships for after-school care at four elementary schools. After-school care provides a safe space for students to learn and play while parents work.

May Street, Mid Valley, Parkdale & Westside Elementary Schools
Champions Current
All Elementary Schools grant project

Arts in Education

The Artist in Residence Program brings visual, performing, literary, and media arts directly into schools, giving students hands-on opportunities to explore creativity and self-expression, all led by professional artists. HRCEF provides grants to ensure all 1st and 3rd grade students in the school district can experience the joy of learning through art.

All Elementary Schools
Current
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