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

 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR THE 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR.  UPDATES WILL BE SHARED IN LATE APRIL TO ALL APPLICANTS.

The Hampton Education Foundation is strongly committed to assisting students as they continue their education beyond high school. Currently there are THREE scholarships opportunities. They are closed for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Hampton Education Foundation strives to raise new scholarships each year to provide Hampton City Schools graduating seniors the optimal funding to pursue post-secondary education. Please contact hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us if you are interested in speaking with someone regarding establishing a new scholarship.

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 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 …

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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 struggled 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 leukemia.

 

Access the Application here, including the required essay and one letter of recommendation from a school, community, or faith-based leader.

Please contact hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us with any questions.

 

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…

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Purpose: 

To provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study at an accredited four-year institution. The candidate(s) shall be seeking a career in teaching, with preferred attention to those interested in teaching in middle school. 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 essay and one letter of recommendation from a teacher.

Please contact hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us with any questions.

Application:

• Complete the form including an essay sharing why you want to become a teacher.
• Submit one letters of recommendation from a teacher who is a non-family member
• Submit an OFFICIAL copy of your  high school transcript and senior year class schedule.
• You may submit a list of your community-school involvement, noting your leadership roles.

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.

Recipients

2023 Trinity Blevins (Bethel High School) – first year awarded, and renewed in 2024

2024 Natalie Gillott (Kecoughtan High 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.

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READ MORE about the Hampton Education Foundation Scholarship

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.

Please contact hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us with any questions.

Application:

• Complete a typed, double-spaced response to ONE of the two prompts.
• Submit one letters of recommendation from counselors, instructors, community leaders, etc.

• Submit an OFFICIAL copy of high school transcript and senior year class schedule.
• Optional - Submit a list of your community-school involvement, noting your leadership roles.

 

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)

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.

 

 

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.