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
This scholarship provides me with the means to pursue my educational goals but also motivates me to give back to this community. I am eager to honor your investment in my future.
The Impact Teaching Grant gave me the resources to bring hands-on science experiments to my classroom. My students are more engaged than ever!
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.
Program Highlights
Physical Education Enrichment
"The products requested have enhanced student learning, strengthened their cognitive ability, and increased focus on learning new skill sets. These items have benefited the students at May Street Elementary by using different methods and tools to teach sports skills. The students at our school, and as well as those who join us in the years to come, will enjoy using this new gear as they learn and grow in physical education."
May Street Elementary
ALL Kids Learn to Bike
"Balance bikes have been proven in multiple studies to help children at younger ages be able to cycle independently faster than other methods (like training wheels) … Here are some excerpts from [parents after the balance bike PE unit]. 'M rode her bike all weekend after years of fighting us to learn. Whatever you did worked like a charm and now she knows the true pleasure of riding a bike!' 'B is really proud to ride his bike around. Thank you for teaching him.' 'Thank you for getting my girl riding!! She loves it and can't stop.' 'V has been riding her bike like a boss, thanks so much for getting her over the hump!'"
All Elementary Schools
Literature Circle Books: African American Focus
The students were SO engaged with these books. I would guess that about 25% of them read 2-4 books when they were only assigned one to read. It's really challenging getting teens to read right now. … However, these books grabbed almost all of them. Some kids finished their books in the first week and immediately asked for another title to read. It is easy to get them hooked when the books are so relevant and engaging. THANK YOU!"
Hood River Middle School
