HEF Newsletter – August 2026
Jennifer Boyle
CEO
Henrico Education Foundation
See the Difference Your Donation Makes
$10 sends a student on a field trip that expands their horizons.
$20 sparks a love of reading through an inspiring author visit.
$50 transforms a teacher's innovative idea into reality.
$100 opens the door to a week of engaging after-school experiences.
$500 equips educators with professional learning that impacts entire classrooms.
The Henrico Alumni & Friends Fun Run/Walk 5K is coming, and it's going to be a blast! Whether you're sprinting for a personal best, strolling at a leisurely pace, or just looking for a fun morning with fellow alumni, family, and friends, this is THE event you don't want to miss! Registration price increases after August 23rd.
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A Summer Packed with Adventure. Student Tested. Parent Approved
"I was so grateful for the Adventure Lab and this program in particular because I knew that my kids were going to have the care they needed all day long, but also that they were going have fun and have a great summer. I think it helped put my heart at ease." - Kate Beckner, Mother of 2 Adventure Campers
Although HEF's summer labs have ended, registration is open for Learning and Discovery afterschool programs for the fall. Spots are limited so register soon.
Drive Student Success: Join the Tournament & Sponsor the Cause
Get ready to Tee Off For Education on Wednesday, October 7 at beautiful Hunting Hawk Golf Club for 18 holes of golf, lunch, and a day filled with friendly competition, and opportunities to make a difference for Henrico students. Gather your foursome and sign up!
Register today to take part in raffles, contests, student participation experiences, and more. Looking for another way to get involved? Explore our variety of sponsorship opportunities, with options to fit every level of support.
Visit the Golf Tournament Webpage to register, become a sponsor, and help drive educational opportunities forward, one swing at a time.
Learning Without Limits: 21st Century Students Explore Virginia
From cave explorations and marine science labs to college campuses and civil rights landmarks, this summer was filled with discovery for 189 students enrolled in HEF’s 21st Century Program.
Students traveled beyond their neighborhoods to experience learning firsthand. Middle schoolers visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture, toured Longwood University, and explored the Moton Museum, where young people helped change the course of American history.
The First Step Toward a Bright Future
The path to academic success begins long before kindergarten, and access to high-quality preschool can make all the difference. Research shows that children who attend high-quality preschool enter kindergarten better prepared to learn, with stronger language, literacy, writing, and math skills. Preschool also helps young children develop the social skills, confidence, and positive learning habits that support long-term success.
- Support VAELP's mission to increase the number of preschool seats available in Central Virginia each year.
- Share VAELP resources with families seeking high-quality preschool options in Henrico County.
- Support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Henrico and Goochland, helping children from birth to age five build home libraries and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Support HEF's innovative programs that continue to transform education in Henrico Schools.
Summer Office Hours begin on June 1, 2026.
The HEF office will be open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office will be closed on Fridays.