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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

You are helping me fund my life dream of giving back to the community who raised me!
Thank you for believing in me and my potential. I am committed to making the most of this great opportunity you have given me.
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

Cascade Locks Elementary grant project

Clay Art Theater

"[Our goal was that] students will demonstrate perseverance with new tasks in a non-academic learning environment. We taught new skills for several clay projects with an Artist in Residence. We had great success with students who learned that often mistakes in art turn our to be the most interesting aspect of their art pieces."

Cascade Locks Elementary
Jennifer Wilson 2024
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
Hood River & Wy'East Middle Schools grant project

Athletic Fee Waivers

Students at Wy'East and Hood River Middle School have the opportunity to participate in a robust offering of fall, winter, and spring sports. Fees – up to $150 per year – can prevent students from participating. HRCEF offers need-based fee waivers to families so that all students can play sports with their peers.

Hood River & Wy'East Middle Schools
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