Grant with HEF by making a tax-deductible contribution to the Hastings Education Foundation. We believe that a strong public school system is the cornerstone of a thriving community, and your contribution is an investment in the future of this village we love.
With your support and donations, HEF funded over $91,000 in grants for the 2024-2025 school year, including:
District
- Facing History and Ourselves: Teaching for Equity and Justice Program (History/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) - $25,000 over two years ($14,000 in 24-25, $11,000 in 23-24)
- Restorative Practices (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion/Socio-Emotional Learning) - $25,000
- Cochran Gym & Reynolds Sound System Upgrade (Athletics Update) - $16,400
Hillside
- Staff Lounge Makeover (Collaborative Enhancements & Updates) - $5,300
FMS/HHS
- Imani Winds Masterclass, FMS School Assembly, and Community Concert (Music, Art, World Cultures) - $15,000
HHS
- Raku Firing: Fire, Clay and Community (Art, Chemistry, History, World Cultural Practices) -$6,100
- Hastings Robotics Team (Technology, Robotics) - $9,575
Total: $91,375