HAMPTON CITY SCHOOLS EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY, WHATEVER IT TAKES!
HAMPTON CITY SCHOOLS EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY, WHATEVER IT TAKES!
HAMPTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Hampton Education Foundation drives innovation, encourages creativity, expands student opportunities, and empowers educators to strengthen teaching and learning in the Hampton City Schools.
The Hampton Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping youth succeed and to supporting the Hampton School System. If you have a question or would like to become involved in helping, please contact us. Currently we are totally run by volunteers on a part time basis. This may mean that our response to you may be delayed but we will respond.
Make a Lasting Impact – Year-End Giving
As we close out another incredible year of support for Hampton City Schools' students and educators, we reflect on the progress we've made thanks to our ONE COMMUNITY-including you. Your generosity has helped us reach new heights, and we invite you to join us one more time this year in making a meaningful difference.
Your year-end donation will help us continue to offer our Teacher Grant Program and empower those who need it most with student scholarships for post-secondary education and training. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to our mission and ensures we can continue our vital work into the new year.
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Thank you for your continued support and Happy New Year!
The Hampton Education Foundation (HEF) is a special partner for the Hampton City Schools. HEF raises support from the community that drives innovation, encourages creativity, expands student opportunities, and empowers educators to strengthen teaching and learning in the Hampton City Schools. Annual support funds two main areas: the Teacher Grant Program to encourage and support teachers who are developing new programs that make learning more effective; and Student Scholarships for graduating seniors from a Hampton City School.
"I firmly believe that education is not simply a means to an end; it is the catalyst for transformative change, a powerful force that shapes the lives of our students and empowers them to build a brighter future," said Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes in July 2023.
The Foundation focuses on improving the student experience and joins the educators to help everyone engage with our students to help them achieve excellent outcomes throughout their journey, with us and in life. We believe the classroom is ground zero for learning during the school day and that the community must provide the best tools and learning resources possible. The Foundation's key areas of mission successes include more than $7,000 for student scholarships for graduating seniors and $40,000 for educator grants awarded in 2023-24.
The foundation began in 2001 at the request of then Superintendent Dr. Allen Davis. The Foundation has an excellent Board of Directors who serve without compensation. Day-to-day activities are managed by one part-time director.
Officers:
Ali Afonja, President
Dan Holloway, Vice-President
Suzy Scott, Treasurer
Heidi Wallace, Secretary
Members:
Frank Dickseski
Chris Fannin
James A. Gray
Adam D. Krininger
Rachel A. Kuchta
Brooks Lively
Louis G. Morris
Anne Ligon Rutherford
Robert F. Shuford, Sr.
Lewis Smith
Ray Smith
Samantha Snead
Molly Joseph Ward
Ex-Officio Members:
Nancy LeCuyer Beach, Executive Director - Hampton Education Foundation
Brynne E. Cere - HCS Elementary School Representative
Kellie A. Goral - HCS Executive Director of Public Relations and Marketing
Dr. Raymond Haynes, HCS Superintendent
Dwayne Lucas - HCS High School Representative
Sheridan Meriwether - Hampton Council of PTA/PTSA Representative
Jennifer Oliver, HCS Director of Community and Legislative Relations
Sharon S. Slater- HCS Middle School Representative
Strengthen teaching and learning in the Hampton City Schools
As funding issues continue to involve public schools, the Hampton Education Foundation (HEF) supports our Hampton City Schools by generating private financial support that helps underwrite new initiatives as an additional feature to public funding. We secure time, talent and treasure that gives administration, educators and students a wider array of educational possibilities.
How to support a student or an educator today:
With your generosity, the Hampton Education Foundation helps realize the promise of public education, provides exciting opportunities across the division, and empowers our students, educators and communities to thrive.
Just click on the donation above to make your tax deductible gift.
All donations may be mailed to:
If your employer offers payroll deduction for the United Way, HEF's United Way code is 7432.The Hampton Education Foundation
1 Franklin St
Hampton, VA 23669
Attention: Nancy LeCuyer Beach
If you have a specific need or interest area that you would like to support, please contact HEF's executive director at 757-896-7789.
The HEF grant application is now closed. But, STAY TUNED--Applicants will be notified in late October and winners will be invited to H.E.F. Fest on November 2 to celebrate their accomplishments.
The 2024-25 Teacher Grant Program offers THREE options:
$2,500 Group Innovation Grant: Funding for a grant by two or more teachers and/or staff members at one school, who collaborate on an innovation and creative project grant, up to $2,500.
$1,000 Individual Innovation Grant: Funding up to $1,000 to fund an innovative and creative project.
$500 Mini-Grant: Funding up to $500 to help provide materials, supplies, and/or resources to enhance the classroom learning experience.
Congratulations to the Grant Winners from 2024-25!
Aberdeen Eco-Friendly Superheroes: Protecting our Planet Ajah Mooring
Aberdeen We are Readers! We are Leaders! Ulisa Caddle
Andrews Andrews Middle School Makerspace Kylie Hines
Andrews Vegetable Soup Garden Michaela Williamson
Armstrong Moving Beyond the Standard Curriculum with IXL Math Tina Becouvarakis
Barron Understand My Feelings Charnita Clements and Robyn Gatling
Barron STEM Bin Exploration for First Graders Katherine Spinelli
Barron Study Survival Kit Patsy Williams-Norris
Bassette Supplies for Success Aliyah Wilson
Bethel Monthly Library Reading Contests Charity Lindsey and Kim Borum
Bethel The Tomb of Nefertiti: A Hands-On History Escape Room Hannah True
Burbank Water Conservatory for Outdoor Sensory and STEMArea Aliyah Kasey
Burbank Career Exploration Grant Emily Sims
Burbank Stem Interactives Lillianna Holland
Eaton I Like Big Books, So I'll Get Those Gains Jennifer Glazier
Eaton Reach Across Disciplines to Read Santa Williams
Eaton Eagle MakerSpace Shanee' Frazier
Hampton Bridging Gaps: Supporting English Language Learners at Hampton High with Real-Time Translation Technology Fanny Limon Duparcmeur
Hampton Implementing "The Building Thinking Classrooms" Practices in the English Language Arts Jennifer Menzel
Hampton Opening Doors to Language: Books for Spanish I Student Success Virna DeVries
Jones Mirror Wall Tiles Suann Strickland
Jones Exploratoy Science (ELA) Susan Booth, Emani Braxton, Sheryl McLaughlin, Sabrina Burbanck, India Burroughs
Kecoughtan Enhancing Language Acquisition through Reading in Spanish Alina Hamblin
Kecoughtan Hovercraft, by KHS Project Engineering Club Austin Wagner
Kecoughtan KHS - School-Based Enterprise MIchele McDaniel
Kilgore Bringing Algae Academy to Life with a Digital Microscope Christina Leach
Kilgore Coding with Micro Bit Debra Hicks
Kilgore Environmental Stewardship Taught with Trout Michele Ferrel
Kilgore 3rd Grade Classroom Transformations ShaDonna Davis
Kilgore Literary Zine Fest! Vivian Ruiz
Langley Leopard's Zen Den Amber Goodman
Lindsay Lindsay Middle School Ensures Signature Experiences Jennifer Rascoe
Lindsay Lion's Of Perfection Sonya Gordon, Richie Scott, Tichira Smith, Tammy Smith
Lindsay Food is Free: Herb Garden and Product Development Tiara Kersey
Machen Books For Brighter Futures Dawn Somerset
Patriot/FLEx Bringing the Writing Process Home: A Virtual Student's Writer's Workshop Kit Meryl Innerfield
Phenix Panther Ambassador Student Leadership Program Heather (Courtney) Worrell
Phenix Courtyard Design: How art and science work together to predict the unknown Jesse Reese
Phenix Creating a Butterfly Garden Lab Phase 2 - A Cross Grade Collaboration. Renee Cury and Margaret Benbow
Phillips Family Engagement Literacy Bags Jennifer Capper
Phoebus Enhancing the Gardening Experience Ryan Reynolds
Phoebus Phoebus Poetry Competition Thomas Worrell and Elizabeth LaBreck
Phoebus Volcanoes for All Vicky Hulick
Smith Large Core Language Boards for Communication Lillie Parker
Syms A Reading Reflection Garden Getaway~The Sequel Denice Rhodes
Syms Listening to Success: Durable Headphones to Enhance Reading Intervention Mindy Singer Cook
Student Scholarships
Congratulations to the 2023-24 Scholarship Recipients:
The Hampton Education Foundation Scholarships:
Cai Gomes (Phoebus)
Denise Penn (Bethel)
Travis Rivers (Kecoughtan)
Corynn Tynes (Hampton)
The Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall Education Enhancement Fund:
Natalie Gillott (Kecoughtan)
The Michael Canty Memorial Scholarships:
Kayla Browne (Kecoughtan)
Ahlani Hall (Phoebus)
The 2024-25 Scholarship Program will begin in early Spring 2025.
If you are interested in making a donation toward Hampton City School Scholarships or establishing a scholarship endowment, please reach out to hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us for more details.
The Michael Canty Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Michael Canty to support a Hampton City School high school graduate(s) to pursue further study or training at an accredited two-year or four-year institution or trade school. This $1,000.00 scholarship …
Purpose:
To provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study or training at an accredited two-year or four-year institution or trade school. This scholarship shall be awarded to one Hampton City School graduate who best exemplifies the qualities valued by Mike as well as some of the same qualities that Mike embodied.
The scholarship funds will either be paid directly to the recipient's educational institution of choice or deposited into a Virginia 529 education account for the benefit and use of the award recipient.
Eligibility:
The scholarship recipient must be enrolled in a high school located in Hampton City, Virginia, or a Hampton City resident attending a HCS High School, The Governor’s School or any other public high school, specialty center or high school program established in agreement with the HCS school board.
Criteria:
Mike had an extensive background in education and was passionate about children and youth, and in particular, the underserved, “at risk” youth in the City of Hampton. He touched many lives during his time in Hampton, working at the Virginia School for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled, as principal of Hampton High School, as the director of InSync Partnerships, and finally as the City of Hampton’s Neighborhood Offices Service Manager. Known to most as just “Mike,” many words have been used to describe Mike – loving devoted family man, good friend, educator, public servant, and all-around nice guy.
Mike had a special place in his heart for those who have to struggle a bit more than most, but who nevertheless find success. His heart was with those who seize opportunities when they present themselves, and despite obstacles, keep focused on their goals. This scholarship honors Mike’s valiant and hard-fought battle with lymphoma.
Access the Application here, including the required essay and one letter of recommendation from a school, community, or faith-based leader.
Application Deadline April 8, 2024
Please contact hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us with any questions.
Mike Canty Scholarship past recipients:
- 2011 Angela Loeschke, PLC (awarded from CIS)
- 2012 Sean Banks, HHS
- 2014 John Michael McCormick, PHS
- 2014 Grant Gibson, BHS
- 2015 Kaela Johnson, VCU
- 2016 Mckenzie Dunford, KHS
- 2016 Kenneth (Corbin) Doggette, PHS and Campus at Lee
- 2017 A’zure Latimer - HHS
- 2018 Markayla Johnson - BHS
- 2019 Huyen Nguyen KHS
- 2019 Justin Michael Harris HHS
- 2019 Xavier Williams HHS
- 2020 Joseph Bowers PHS
- 2020 Morgan Riggins KHS
- 2021 Anaya Eley, KHS
- 2021 Xavier Harris, KHS
- 2021 Harmoney Tillerson, KHS
- 2022 Zomara Lee, BHS
- Reagan White, KHS
- 2023 Jada Batten KHS
- 2023 Kameron Mallory HHS
- 2023 Frederic Ramirez Melenciano PHS
2023 KenNyah Wiggins BHS
The Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall Education Enhancement Fund was established in honor of Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall, to provide a $1,000 scholarship to a Hampton City Schools graduating senior to pursue further study or training at an accredited two year or four-year institution. The candidate(s) shall be seeking a career in teaching…
The Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall Education Enhancement Fund was established in honor of Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall, to provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study or training at an accredited two year or four-year institution. The candidate(s) shall be seeking a career in teaching.
Betty was a teacher in Hampton City Schools from 1974-2004, and then for 10 more years at the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco. Specifically, Betty was an extremely dedicated teacher and was especially effective with the Alternative Education Program. This scholarship is in appreciation of all she did to help students throughout her career in teaching.
Purpose:
To provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study at an accredited two or four-year institution. The candidate(s) shall be seeking a career in teaching. The scholarship funds will either be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution of choice or deposited into a Virginia 529 education account for the benefit and use of the award recipient.
Eligibility:
The scholarship recipient must be enrolled in a high school located in Hampton City, Virginia, or a Hampton City resident attending a HCS High School, The Governor’s School or any other public high school, specialty center or high school program established in agreement with the HCS school board.
Criteria:
Applicants shall demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need; scholarship funds may be used by the recipient for tuition, books, or other school-related costs that the recipient chooses. To renew the scholarship for subsequent academic years, all scholars are required to have a minimum overall 2.75 grade point average (GPA) and earn at least 30 credit hours during the academic year (fall, spring, and summer).
Access the Application here, including the required short answers and one letter of recommendation from a school, community, or faith-based leader.
Application Deadline: April 8, 2024
Please contact hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us with any questions.
1. Provide a statement of financial need and a copy of FAFSA report.
Application:2. Complete a typed, double-spaced essay describing your personal/career goals and steps
you’re taking to achieve them.
3. Submit OFFICIAL copy of high school transcript and senior year class schedule.
4. Submit a list of your community-school involvement, noting your leadership roles.
5. Submit one letter of recommendation from counselors, instructors, community
leaders, etc.
6. Submit a copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university you will attend.
About the honoree: Betty was a teacher in Hampton City Schools from 1974-2004, and then for 10 more years at the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco. Specifically, Betty was an extremely dedicated teacher and was especially effective with the Alternative Education Program. This scholarship is in appreciation of all she did to help students throughout her career in teaching.
2023 Recipient – first year awarded
Trinity Blevins (BHS)
The Hampton Education Foundation Scholarship was established to provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study or training at an accredited two year or four-year institution. The candidate(s) shall be a current student at a Hampton City School.
The Hampton Education Foundation Scholarship was established to provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study or training at an accredited two year or four-year institution. The candidate(s) shall be a current student at a Hampton City School.
Purpose:
To provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study at an accredited four-year institution. The scholarship funds will either be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution of choice or deposited into a Virginia 529 education account for the benefit and use of the award recipient.
Eligibility:The scholarship recipient must be enrolled in a high school located in Hampton City, Virginia, or a Hampton City resident attending a HCS High School, The Governor’s School or any other public high school, specialty center or high school program established in agreement with the HCS school board.
Criteria:Applicants shall demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need; scholarship funds may be used by the recipient for tuition, books, or other school-related costs that the recipient chooses.
Access the Application here, including the required short answers and one letter of recommendation from a school, community, or faith-based leader.
Application Deadline: April 8, 2024
Please contact hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us with any questions.
Application:
1. Provide a statement of financial need and a copy of FAFSA report.
2. Complete a typed, double-spaced response to ONE of the two prompts.
3. Submit an OFFICIAL copy of high school transcript and senior year class schedule.
4. Submit a list of your community-school involvement, noting your leadership roles.
5. Submit one letters of recommendation from counselors, instructors, community
leaders, etc.
We must all care enough to share our time and talents.
Committed volunteers are critical to our efforts to grow healthy kids. Every school and every program can use your help. Additionally there are an abundance of volunteer opportunities throughout the community. And although they may not be tied directly to a school initiative, all of our efforts to improve Hampton work together.
If you would like to volunteer to work with the foundation please contact us at hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us.
IF you are looking for community opportunities try contacting www.allforgood.org.
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