what we do
Promote Innovative Education
The Powhatan Education Foundation awards Classroom Innovation Grants that foster innovation, creativity and collaboration in Powhatan County Public Schools.
Recognize Outstanding Achievements
The Powhatan Education Foundation awards annual scholarships to PHS seniors who exemplify the Foundation’s high standard of excellence. Teachers of the Year are also recognized for their outstanding performance with monetary awards.
Develop Community Partnerships
The Powhatan Education Foundation seeks to partner with individuals and organizations in the community to enhance the high quality education available in Powhatan County Public Schools.
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Are you looking for a way to contribute your time and talents to actively support students and educators in our community?
Our mission, as the Powhatan Education Foundation, is to enhance the learning experience for Powhatan County Public Schools' learning community. To that end, we participate in fundraising that provides classroom innovation grants, s
tudent enrichment activities, and post-secondary scholarships. Recently, PEF is proud to have brought Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here to Powhatan County, serving as its local non-profit affiliate.
PEF is expanding its outreach and its board and we are looking for you - interested Powhatan community members - with these inclinations and skills:
Community networking and willingness to represent the foundation publicly
Organizational planning, for monthly board meetings and outreach
Communication skills, potentially fulfilling secretary role in monthly board meetings
Social media planning and management
Donor relations management
Stewarding financial resources
Visit powhataneducation.org to learn more about us or contact powedfoundboard@gmail.com