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.
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Career Fair 2012: A Resounding Success!
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!
2nd Annual Bard 5K for Red Hook Schools
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
Our First National Grant! (It’s for the School Garden)
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)
Our 1st Mini-Grant Recipients
All recipients in this first round are Red Hook Central School District teachers. The mini-grant program is designed to support innovative educational programming that enriches student learning. $1,000 awarded to Kim Goldhirsch, at Linden Avenue Middle School for the Mid-Level Leadership Conference. $1,000 awarded to Lydia Cordier for the Garden at Mill Road. $275 awarded… Continue reading Our 1st Mini-Grant Recipients
Red Hook Students Compete in Debate Tournament at Bard
On March 9, Red Hook students competed in the Bard Debate Union’s (pictured above) first annual Debate Tournament, featuring 2 rounds of debate competition, luncheon, and an awards ceremony. Linden Avenue Middle School sent 5 teams, which competed against each other, and Red Hook high school sent 2 teams, which competed against 2 teams from… Continue reading Red Hook Students Compete in Debate Tournament at Bard
Rosanne Cash Concert Benefit Is a Big Success
Thank you to all who supported the Rosanne Cash Concert Benefit for the Red Hook Education Foundation. We reached and surpassed our fundraising goal of $30,000, and donations are still coming in. Over 230 people turned out for a wonderful evening at the Bard Spiegeltent. Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal gave a lovely, memorable performance,… Continue reading Rosanne Cash Concert Benefit Is a Big Success
First Career & College Fair a Big Success!
Over 200 students and their families attended this successful community event held on Friday April 29th. The event featured over 40 career presentations, regional colleges and trade schools. Iron workers, advanced technology, educators, doctors and lawyers, insurance, high finance and accounting, pro-sports, chefs and local farmers, musicians and artists, social workers and physical therapists were… Continue reading First Career & College Fair a Big Success!
Bard College 5K Benefits RHEF
Bard College organized a 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Red Hook Education Foundation on Sunday, May 1st. Entry fees were $10 for students; and $25 for adults. There was also an optional sponsorship form with which runners/walks could raise additional money. In addition to the general fund, participants could obtain sponsorships and direct their donations to… Continue reading Bard College 5K Benefits RHEF
