ABOUT US
Mission:
The Hinsdale Education Foundation has been established to provide a means by which resources from public agencies, private foundations, individuals and businesses, that would not otherwise be available, can flow to the Hinsdale School District to support the programs and facilities necessary to provide the best possible Pre K-12 education for the residents of the District.
Vision:
We envision our Hinsdale community:
Enhanced and strengthened by the talents of all residents as developed and nurtured through our dedicated Pre K-12 Hinsdale School District;
Enriched by new residents and businesses attracted by the quality of the education and experiences provided to our youth to realize their full potential. Within our community children will be able to intellectually flourish and develop their paths towards becoming good citizens and contributing members of society;
Secure in the availability of the financial and volunteer resources
necessary to sustain this vision.
Values:
To honor, treasure and nurture the gifts of each and every child in our community without any distinction to race, religion, ethnic heritage,
disability, economic standing, gender identity or any other such
characteristic;
To respect the responsibilities of the elected officials and employed
professionals engaged in the administration of the Hinsdale School District;
To be respectful fiduciaries of the resources entrusted to our stewardship to assure their use in accordance with the intentions of all donors and
grantors;
To conduct the administration of the Hinsdale Education Foundation to meet the highest ethical standards.
The Hinsdale Education Foundation is an approved 501 (3) (C) 81-4726367
The Hinsdale Education Foundation wishes to thank everyone for all their continued support. We urge everyone to follow the CDC guidelines during this time of the national health emergency.
Board of Trustees:
Steve Bonnette Kendra Gardner Jay Ebbighausen
Ann Marie Diorio Sarah Hudon April Anderson
PROGRAMS
Tile Program
ABOUT THE HINSDALE 5TH GRADE WALL TILE PROJECT
In 2018, upon the opening of the new addition to the Hinsdale Elementary School, the Hinsdale Education Foundation (HEF) launched the 5th Grade Wall Tile Project.
Through this project every 5th grade student designs a tile that will be part of a class display to be permanently installed in the corridor of the new addition.
Eight wall sections have been designated to extend this project to include the 5th grade classes thru 2026. This schedule will provide for the participation of every Pre-K thru 5th grade student in school when the new addition opened.
On DARE Graduation day in 2019 the first 5th Grade Display was unveiled. Thirty-eight students each created a tile design to express the theme “Helping Hands”. The resulting display is a fascinating presentation of the generosity and creativity of the class.
The process of collaborating as a class on setting a theme, then creating a design to present that theme, develops skills essential to success in the higher grades and in life in general.
The tile project provides a meaningful way for 5th graders to mark their graduation to Middle School. Making a personal and permanent contribution to the building recognizes the maturity level they have achieved.
Click here to support the Tile Program
Mini Grants
Hinsdale Education Foundation Mini Grant Information
Who should apply?
Grant applications are welcome from any Hinsdale professional staff member including teachers, administrators, librarians, specialists, guidance counselors, occupational and physical therapists, technologists, coaches, etc. Collaboration across classrooms, grades, and schools is highly encouraged.
What types of projects are funded?
Each year, the Education Foundation appeals to Hinsdale staff members to apply for Grants for projects that:
• are innovative
• have a direct and immediate impact on the largest number of students
• have sustainability for future use (a pilot program for example)
• develop critical thinking skills
• does not conflict with the District Goals
What types of projects are typically not funded?
The Education Foundation Grants are not intended to replace or relieve the responsibility for public funding of public education nor are they intended to
provide supplemental funding for normal budget growth and maintenance. Grants are typically not awarded for:
• budget shortfalls
• compensation shortfalls
• capital improvements
• equipment purchases that are not part of a specific project
• ongoing maintenance of existing programs, whether or not, those programs were originally funded by an Education Foundation Grant
Click here for a copy of the application
Richard T. McCarthy
Golf Tournament
This year the Hinsdale Education Foundation is hosting the third annual Richard T. McCarthy Invitational Golf Tournament, on May 13, 2023, at the Northfield Golf Club, 31 Holton St Northfield, MA 01360.
All proceeds from these sponsorships will go directly to funds for providing quality education in the Hinsdale School District.
Click here for more information.
Click here for sponsorship information
CONTACT US
We'd love to hear from you
The Hinsdale Education Foundation has been established to provide a means by which resources from public agencies, private foundations, individuals and businesses, that would not otherwise be available, can flow to the Hinsdale School District to support the programs and facilities necessary to provide the best possible Pre K-12 education for the residents of the District.
Please click on the donate button if you would like to help us continue with our current programing and expand our outreach in the future.
The Hinsdale Education Foundation 501 (3) (C) number 81-4726367
