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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.
Thank you for believing in me and my potential. I am committed to making the most of this great opportunity you have given me.
The Impact Teaching Grant gave me the resources to bring hands-on science experiments to my classroom. My students are more engaged than ever!

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
Mid Valley Elementary grant project

Spanish Books for Bilingual Literacy

With the help of the HRCEF Impact Teaching Grant the Mid Valley Elementary bilingual program at second grade was able to give Spanish literacy equal footing to English literacy in our classroom. We now have access to quality literature in Spanish that engages and motivates students to read. … Motivation to read engaging and fun books in Spanish is much higher than last year simply do to access.

Mid Valley Elementary
Amanda Orand 2023
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