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Making a difference in our students’ educational experience
Who We Are
The Education Foundation of the Summit is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer group of parents....
How to Help
A gift of any size can make a real difference in the educational experience of Summit students. Money, volunteer time, etc....
Welcome New Directors!
The Education Foundation of the Summit welcomes three new board members, enhancing the organization’s leadership with diverse expertise. With a shared passion for our mission, these new board members bring invaluable insights and strategic vision to guide EFS towards continued growth and impactful service to our community. Lonita Benson is the contracts manager at World…
Read MoreTrivia Night and Silent Auction Raises Funds for Schools
April 5, 2024 Trivia Night welcomed 185 participants on March 29, 2024, held at the Silverthorne Pavilion. The event was presented by FirstBank and hosted by the Education Foundation of the Summit. First Place: Summit Middle School Team Second Place Tie: Alpine Bank B Team and Dillon Valley B Team Third Place: Silverthorne Valley Elementary…
Read MoreEmpowering Educators: Grant Awards Recognize Outstanding Teachers
The Education Foundation of the Summit awarded $66,650 in Eileen Finkel Innovative Teacher Grants. Projects funded included hands-on science, career and technology education, and more. All schools and grade levels in Summit School District benefitted. Teachers were thrilled with the support and responded: “This is so exciting! I know the resources will be extremely beneficial…
Read MoreWhat They're Saying About Education Foundation of the Summit...
The Education Foundation of the Summit is the reason I have completely transformed my 7th grade classroom into the student directed, engaging, exciting, forward-thinking, problem-solving, and technology-based science classroom.
-Brenda Thompson-Leffler, Summit Middle School 7th Grade Science
Education Foundation of the Summit supports Summit School District through a variety of fundraising and grant giving opportunities; and most importantly, they provide gifts of time and talent when our schools and children need help most.
-Julie McCluskie, Colorado House of Representatives and former SSD communications director
Education Foundation of the Summit supports our students through innovation, support of student-centered learning and increased opportunities for creative and critical thinking.
-Kerry Buhler, retired Superintendent, Summit School District
The Eileen Finkel Innovative Teaching Grants allow our teachers to get creative and go above and beyond the traditional classroom setting.
-Margaret Carlson, former president, Summit School District Board of Education
