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....
Write the Rockies Annual Writing Contest
The Summit County Library, The Summit County Rotary Literacy Committee, The Education Foundation of the Summit, and Next Page Books want to celebrate our community of local writers this winter. When winter descends, many of you retreat to your warm warrens, surrounded by hot tea, furry friends, and empty pages waiting to be filled. We see you,…
Read MoreGood News for Teachers
Summit School District Teachers Receive $89,696 in Innovative Teacher Awards The Education Foundation of the Summit (EFS,) in partnership with the parent-teacher organizations at each school, awarded $89,696 in Eileen Finkel Innovative Teacher Grants. All schools and grade levels in Summit School District (SSD) benefitted. Ninety grants were awarded for outdoor learning experiences, literacy, STEAM…
Read MorePoetry 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 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
