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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The continuing education scholarship helped me complete my degree while working full-time. I'm now the first college graduate in my family.
I share a passion for athletics and community that Steve shared with the Hood River Valley. I look forward to using your help to further my academics and carry on Steve’s commitment to the Gorge.
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.
Program Highlights
Overview of Speciation and Evolution of Hominids Using Skull Models
"We were able to expand our human evolution teaching by having physical models of hominid skulls that students could touch, measure and compare. So much better than only seeing them online or in a textbook! Thank you HRCEF!"
Hood River Valley High School
Experimental Quilting
"students are given an opportunity to try something hard, and something that builds finality, there is beauty to the end product, it is functional and usable once it is done. It might have taken many many hours to complete with both heart, hands and mind but you are left with a piece of history that can be passed down, traveled with and memories made along the way"
Hood River Valley High School
Making Meaning in Math
"Parkdale Elementary has witnessed increased engagement and interest in mathematics. The read alouds, games and manipulatives have provided increased opportunities for real life connections to be made. In addition, they have fostered deeper understanding of mathematical concepts for many students. The impact of the Making Meaning in Math grant will continue to be seen for years to come."
Parkdale Elementary
