The Red Hook Education Foundation provided a $12,000 grant toward the construction of an outdoor stage and classroom at Mill Road School. And now the “playground stage” is up and in full use! Working from the belief that children benefit from creative play, the stage platform invites students to collaborate on improvised skits, dances and… Continue reading Creative Play at the New Mill Road Outdoor Stage
Every summer, the Red Hook Education Foundation holds its annual fundraising gala to celebrate our community, its excellent schools, and the projects RHEF has supported. Every gala features live music, delicious food, festive cocktails, a live and silent auction, and of course dancing! They’ve even been known to have a photo booth for fun! There… Continue reading The Annual RHEF Fundraising Gala
Red Hook had been the only school district in the Hudson Valley and one of only a few in New York State without an auditorium to accommodate theatrical productions, band and chorus concerts, lectures, assemblies, graduations and community events. Historically, cafeterias and a gymnasium with inadequate seating have been utilized as makeshift spaces for large group events. That… Continue reading The Red Hook Community Auditorium – It’s Happening!
Announcement Made at Red Hook Education Foundation Annual Gala Red Hook, NY –On Friday, June 23rd, Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D-Kingston) announced that $3.5 million dollars in state funding was made available to the Red Hook Central School District for construction of a new auditorium at the High School. Funds were secured through a 3 million… Continue reading RHCSD Receives $3.5 Million Towards an Auditorium
RHEF is pleased to partner with the Red Hook Association of Music Parents (RAMP) to provide financial support and assistance for music department events in Red Hook schools. RHEF provided seed funding in the amount of $1,450 to support the student musicians, teachers, staff, and volunteers who bring music to Red Hook. Funding provided meals… Continue reading RAMPing Up Music in Red Hook
Having proven themselves in just a few short years to be worthy of the challenge, the Roboraiders competed against almost 130 teams from more than 10 countries in St. Louis from April 26-29, 2017 at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship. In order to make the trip, they needed to raise the money to cover… Continue reading RHEF’s Continued Support of Red Hook’s Robotics Team
RHEF supported a recent grant request for $1,000 for Life, Learning & Language (LLL), an after school program at Mill Road Elementary School in coordination with Culture Connect. The program brings Bard College and High School students to the elementary school to mentor and work with children on their English language and other academic and social… Continue reading Life, Learning & Language Program
RHEF is proud to support the new school-wide and multi-school science fair for Linden Avenue Middle School students that encourages scientific discovery and investigation. Students will experiment in an area of science and present their findings to professionals in the community. In the past, students have attended the Science Fair at Bard College the Dutchess Regional… Continue reading New Middle School Science Fair
Thanks and giving…these two words sum up what we feel and believe about you, our generous community, for giving the gift of a Thanksgiving meal to 36 local families. With your help, the Red Hook Education Foundation’s Student in Need Fund purchased Hannaford gift cards for 36 families in the Red Hook School District to… Continue reading Our Generous Community Gives Back Through the Student in Need Initiative
You’ve heard of educational programs that are on the cutting edge of innovation? The Red Hook Technology Department is there in a literal and very practical way. Red Hook High School is adding the subject of laser cutting and engraver technology to multiple classes in their curriculum. Students who sign up for technology or art classes,… Continue reading On the Cutting Edge with Laser
The combined student councils of Linden Avenue Middle School and Red Hook High School have been awarded a grant to host a leadership conference for students from Westchester, Ulster, Putnam and Dutchess counties. The grant will support the development of the conference and allow students from fifth through eighth grades to attend two workshops presented… Continue reading Red Hook Student Councils Host Leadership Conference
3D printing technology is taking off in Red Hook schools! With support from our generous donors, RHEF recently funded the purchase of 3-D printers for Red Hook High School and Linden Avenue Middle School, including the purchase of a 3D printer for the high school library with a $1,000 mini-grant to “Red Hook Makes in 3D,”… Continue reading 3D Printing in Red Hook Schools
The foundation has approved a mini-grant of $1,100 for the purchase of new musical instruments for elementary school students whose families cannot afford rental costs. The educational advantages of learning to play a musical instrument at an early age — developing creativity and an appreciation of the arts — are well-known. Because these purchases will… Continue reading RHEF Provides Funds for New Musical Instruments
Knitting has been called “the new yoga,” though it’s an ancient skill that’s now available through a new after-school program funded by the RHEF. “LAMS Knit” is aimed at providing middle and high school students with a relaxing way to develop focus and maintain clarity. Knitting also can allow students a creative outlet that can… Continue reading RHEF Funds New After-School Knitting Program
The RHEF has awarded a $1,000 mini-grant to the Linden Avenue Middle School’s Mentoring Club and a $700 mini-grant to the high school’s Mentoring Club. The aims of both groups are identical: to help develop a genuine, caring connection between at-risk students and a group of adult volunteers — teachers, staff and administrators — from… Continue reading Mentoring Clubs Awarded RHEF Mini-Grants
To many of us, math is an abstract and mysterious discipline. The decision to fund a $741 mini-grant request that will allow elementary school students to have an actual hands-on, engaging math experience was as simple as pi. This grant will allow students from third through fifth grades to explore the world of math through… Continue reading Getting a “Lego” up on Mathematics
The foundation has given Linden Avenue Middle School a $700 mini-grant to help promote the school’s efforts to stop bullying. The LAMS ACT PAC has already had surprising success in helping to pass the statewide Dignity for All Students Act. The club’s aim is the same as in the past: to work with students, teachers,… Continue reading Foundation Helps Support Anti-Bullying Effort
RHEF continues to support student participation in the New York State Council on Leadership and Student Activities (NYS CLSA), a conference fostering leadership skills among both high school and middle school students throughout New York State. The goal of the conference is to inspire participants to learn and take home ideas to make a difference… Continue reading RHEF Supports Students Attending Leadership Conferences
