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Students will Build a Racecar
Nine Wilder Middle School families recently attended a Racecar Build Orientation at Richmond International Raceway with Rajeev Brown from the Flying Classroom. The orientation included an introduction to the program and a presentation of the car parts and build space at RIR. With funding from a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) special projects grant, students…
Bridge beyond strife: Amazing pandemic video melds 500 voices from 9 HCPS high schools
We’re so pleased to provide support for this project and these talented Henrico County high school students! Henrico, Va., May 26, 2021 – A soaring new video version of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” combines the voices of more than 500 Henrico County Public Schools students in an ambitious artistic response to racial strife and national…
March Matching Challenge…Game On!
Thanks to your generous gifts, we have already met the March Matching goal of $10,000! With matching funds from our big-hearted donor Strawbridge Studios, that means $20,000 towards empowering students and teachers in Henrico County Public Schools! Thank you all for your amazing support!
Supporting Teachers, Students & Families in HCPS’ 2020-21 Mission Forward
Since the COVID school closures last March, HEF has provided funding for HCPS teachers, students and their families. This has included food and basic necessities for Henrico’s most vulnerable students, and WiFi hotspots for students and teachers without internet access. This support expanded to include virtual summer camps for nearly 100 disadvantaged students with packets…
Support HEF on Giving Tuesday
The Henrico Education Foundation (HEF) is asking for your financial support on Giving Tuesday. As you know, this has been a challenging year for Henrico families and our students need your help now more than ever! During this time of uncertainty with COVID-19, HEF has played a vital role in supporting our students. Your gift…
Flying Classroom STEM Curriculum for After School Learning
Students from L. Douglas Wilder Middle, Glen Lea Elementary, and Ratcliffe Elementary will soon take part in virtual expeditions and other after-school STEM adventures and projects thanks to a partnership between the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and Flying Classroom! Flying Classroom is a supplemental STEM+ curriculum based on the global expeditions of pioneering African…
Leading from Inside
Recognizing the need for more leadership diversity in our community schools, HEF is excited to support an innovative leadership development program called Leading from Inside. Participants in this program will learn how successful leaders, schools, and organizations create a vibe, brand, culture and flow that draws students in and allows them to find their passion…
Survey Link
Dear Friends, Thank you for your support and friendship during a year that has been challenging in many ways. The Henrico Education Foundation is beginning a strategic planning process that will help us identify the direction we will take for the next three to five years. We are asking for your perspective on our programs…
HEF is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Learning & Discovery Program
The Program Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Director of Operations and oversee the administration and operations of the Learning & Discovery Program, ensuring a positive, safe, enriching environment, in accordance the Henrico Education Foundation policies, procedures, and mission. Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the administration and operation of the Learning & Discovery Program,…