Making a difference in our students’ educational experience
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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....
Poetry Slam a Great Event for All
On Friday, May 31, Summit Middle School poets competed in the Poetry Slam. “It’s personal and emotional—[Poetry Slam competitors] opened themselves, sharing their stories in their poetry, and it reminds you that everyone has their own challenges,” said Jorge Vasquez, Education Foundation director. Jorge was also impressed with how well-behaved and supportive the student audience…
Read MoreThe New Susan Alderman Pre-C Scholarship
College is a chance to try many things. It is as much about the friends you make and the people you meet as it is about what you learn in the classroom. – Susan Alderman (1941-2023) Susan Alderman transformed futures as a mentor to Summit High School Pre-Collegiate students, who were first in their families…
Read MoreWelcome 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 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
