The Sunday afternoon of May 23rd, 2021, marked the soft launch of the new 700-seat performing arts theater, with the high school spring musical performance of The Fantasticks, which was web-streamed from there live. (Click here for more info.) It’s been a long journey — from the special vote in late 2017, to the groundbreaking… Continue reading R.H. Students Get First Use of the New Auditorium!
On Friday, March 5, 2021, Red Hook chocolate lovers gathered for RHEF’s “Everything’s Coming Up Chocolate” Winter Fundraiser. A $20 ticket got everyone a Taste Budd’s Chocolate Tasting Kit, a raffle ticket, and a Zoom link for an evening of rich chocolate knowledge imparted virtually by Taste Budd’s owner, chef and chocolatier, Dan Budd. We… Continue reading Our Chocolate Tasting Fundraiser — Rich & Delicious!
Dear Friends, We hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe during this time of crisis. As you know, RHEF’s fundraising benefit at Bard’s Spiegeltent, our Tenth Annual, was cancelled this year. We thank you for your generosity over the past nine years to support our school district. And now, more than ever, many… Continue reading Happy Holidays! An update from RHEF…
RHEF contributed $100K towards the construction of the auditorium, thanks to the generous contributions from gala sponsors and community contributors! And we wish to thank Assemblyman Kevin Cahill for securing $4M in grant funding for the project! If you haven’t yet seen the progress in construction, be sure to drive through the high school campus! It is exciting to see this valuable… Continue reading The Auditorium Is Becoming a Reality!
Thanks to all who came out on Friday, February 21st for our 8th Annual Winterfest Fundraiser! We enjoyed the drinks and digs of Hudson Valley Distillers, the music of the always lively T McCann Band, and the company of good friends and neighbors. It was a wonderful night of music, food and fun in support… Continue reading Our 2020 Winter Fundraiser – a Great Success!
The Red Hook Summer Academy provides local students — incoming 9th-12th graders, plus those who just graduated — with learning opportunities that would otherwise not be available to them during the typical school year. Best of all, these courses are offered at no cost to the students, thanks to sponsorships from local organizations, including the… Continue reading The Red Hook Summer Academy
Thank you to everyone who came out on June 28th, 2019, to the Red Hook Education Foundation’s annual fundraising gala, to celebrate our community, its excellent schools, and the projects we support. Like always, we had exceptional live music (this year featured the amazing Grace Kelly and her band — see more below), delicious food,… Continue reading Our 9th Annual Gala at the Spiegeltent – A Big Success!
Thanks to everyone who turned out on a cold winter’s night on Feb 8th, 2019, to support RHEF and all the projects that help Red Hook students soar. And thanks to Hudson Valley Distillers in Clermont for hosting. We enjoyed delicious food, festive cocktails, and the lively music of the amazing T McCann Band! Because… Continue reading Our 2019 WinterFest Raised $2.5K for the Summer Academy!
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!
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
