This fall, we invite you to “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.
For the 2023-2024 school year, we were thrilled to give over $82,000 in grants, including:
District
- Facing History and Ourselves: Teaching for Equity and Justice Program (History/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) – $25,000 committed for over two years ($11,000 this 23-24 SY)
- Restorative Practices (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion/Socio-Emotional Learning)- $30,000
Hillside
- Front Playground Fun (Creative Play) – $10,000
- Hillside Weather Station (Science) – $4,700
FMS
- Sweethearts & Heroes (Anti-Bullying/Socio-Emotional Learning) – $7,600
HHS
- Anodizing Niobium: An Intersectional Exploration of Art and Chemistry (Science/Art) -$8,000
- Improvement and Upgrade to HHS Auditorium Lighting (2 LED spotlights & training for all new equipment) (Theater) – $11,421