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
Beloved Bard Professor Jacob Grossberg, who worked at the college from 1969 through 1998, recently passed away and his wife, Di Baldwin has decided to honor his memory with two awards – one for a graduating Bard student and another for a deserving Red Hook High School senior who will be entering an institution of… Continue reading Announcing The Professor Jacob Grossberg Studio Art Award
RHEF recently funded the purchase of new guitars for the popular middle school guitar club. Over the last 10 years the club has grown to have up to 20 regular participating members, but many do not have guitars of their own to practice on. The new guitars will be used from year to year by… Continue reading Linden Avenue Middle School Guitar Club Gets New Instruments
On Thursday night, January 29th, 2015, RHEF hosted “RHEF Celebrates the Arts” at Bread & Bottle Bakery & Restaurant in the Village of Red Hook (7496 S. Broadway, Red Hook — now the location of Yum Yum). Supporters stopped in after work to raise a glass to the arts. Some stayed for the evening to… Continue reading RHEF’s Winter Night Out
Seventy-four students from elementary through the high school are learning the basics of computer programming using a web based program called Crunchzilla. The program is intended to be a fun and exciting introduction to programming concepts and building computer games. With funding from RHEF and the guidance of six Red Hook teachers, this after-school initiative… Continue reading Computer Programming Comes to Red Hook
Thanks to the support of our generous community RHEF continues to help fund the work of Career and College Transition Specialist Peg D’Onofrio. In addition to two information-packed seminars on college admissions and financial aid, Ms. D’Onofrio was able to organize field trips to college fairs this fall. For the last several years the Foundation… Continue reading RHEF Supports Career and College Transitions
As the Red Hook school district explores the opportunities and challenges that come along with increased wi-fi access for the LAMS and high school campuses, RHEF is supporting professional development opportunities for staff and faculty. Over the summer, RHEF funded the cost for Donna Seelbach, District Director of Technology, to attend the Building Learning Communities… Continue reading Focus On Technology
Thank you to everyone who came out for An Evening with Amy Helm in support of the Red Hook Education Foundation — we had a sellout crowd! Helm’s concert was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Additional thanks to the underwriters and sponsors of the event. Their generosity ensured that 100% of the ticket sales went directly… Continue reading An Evening with Amy Helm Supports RHEF
The 1000 Books Kids Club program, funded by a mini-grant from the Red Hook Education Foundation, targeted the families of preschool aged children, and offered them the opportunity to borrow age-appropriate books as a way to enhance pre-literacy skills, as well as make an initial positive connection to their school. In the spring of 2013,… Continue reading Mill Road Primary “1,000 Books Kids Club” Program
The Red Hook Education Foundation donated funds to the Bard Center for Civic Engagement, to help underwrite a portion of the expense for the Linden Avenue Middle School’s 8th Grade Field Trip to Bard College’s Reem Kayden Science Center, October 4 and 6, 2011.
High School students from the Residential Structures class built the Mill Road Elementary School students a shed for their outdoor classroom. The Red Hook Education Foundation provided the funds. You can learn more about the garden here.
With over 60 Careers and Trades, 20 Regional Colleges, and numerous community organizations presenting, it was a high-impact and well-attended event. Over 500 community members, including more than 360 students, as well as a number of parents, attended this event. Originally conceived in an effort to provide Red Hook students with a much needed opportunity… Continue reading Career Fair 2012: A Resounding Success!
The 2nd annual Bard 5K Run To Support Our Schools was a success! On Sunday, April 22nd, in spite of the chilly Spring weather, over 75 folks came out of their warm homes to help the RHEF in its mission to support Red Hook Schools. There were runners of all ages and speeds, as well as… Continue reading 2nd Annual Bard 5K for Red Hook Schools
On March 15, 2012, Red Hook Central Schools received word that they had been selected to receive a $500.00 grant to support the Garden at Mill Road; the first grant written by the Red Hook Education Foundation Team! This particular grant was offered by Annie’s, Inc., as part of their “Grants for Gardens” initiative to… Continue reading Our First National Grant! (It’s for the School Garden)
