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With help from the Eileen Finkel Innovative Teacher Awards, students will be growing vegetables, building virtual worlds, welcoming the zoo to their school, playing with sand and tools while learning STEM, and learning how to custom-mold ski boots. These are just a few examples of teachers’ creative ideas funded by the Education Foundation of the…

We are currently accepting proposals for the Eileen Finkel Innovative Teacher Awards. This year, the program will continue to focus on supporting students, teachers, and families in new learning environments that include a continuum of options ranging from in-person learning in the school building to remote learning at home. Applications are due 11:59pm on Wednesday,…

Congratulations to EFS board member Flor Cruz, who was awarded not only the Full Time Staff Member of the Year for the Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Dillon & Breckenridge campus, but also for the entire CMC system.  The award recognizes the important role she plays for CMC students. Flor is the Academic Advisor/Enrollment Service Specialist…

Summit public school teachers received some much needed funding from the Eileen Finkel Innovative Teacher Awards. The grants were awarded to teachers in a partnership between the Education Foundation of the Summit (EFS) and the Parent-Teacher Organizations at each school. “Our educational community is so fortunate to have a joint partnership between EFS and our…

Updated May 19, 2021 We recently awarded SHS scholarships. Congratulations seniors! In true COVID fashion we delivered them directly to awardees. This year we are honored to launch a scholarship in memory of Dave Dreiling. Dave Dreiling Pre-Collegiate Scholarship This scholarship was created in memory of David Dreiling, a longtime Summit High School teacher and…

The Silent Auction Ends in 1 Week!The auction ends May 8 at midnight! There’s only one week left and there are still some big items up for grabs, for instance: Bid now Arapahoe Basin Adult Season PassValue: $449 Current bid: $300Thanks to A-Basin! GNU Antigravity Snowboard 153cmValue: $400 Current bid: $150Thanks to Mervin Manufacturing! GNU…

Virtual Trivia Night!The directors at EFS have been diligently working towards an alternative option to the annual Trivia Night and silent auction so that even during a pandemic we can support our Summit School District teachers and students. Trivia Night was planned for April 24 but we can’t have public gatherings until further notice. Good…

Education Foundation of the Summit welcomes Nick Brannon to the board of directors. Nick brings a new perspective to the board with his background as a remodeling entrepreneur and experience in the healthcare industry. Nick moved to Summit almost two years ago, after having explored many other options. He liked Summit because people care about…

If you get a state income tax refund in 2020, you’ll have an opportunity to donate some or all of it to support our ongoing work in the community.Enter Education Foundation of the Summit and our registration number [201030006017] in the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund line on your state income tax return or…

Education Foundation of the Summit directors Flor Cruz and Sharon Koblinsky recently met with the founders and members of Summit High School Mountain Dreamers. EFS wanted to learn how to support their club.  Last fall The Summit Foundation Philanthropy Award for Outstanding Youth went to Manuel Lopez, Emily Yaritza Lopez, Jessica Fernandez de la O,…