EFS Blog Posts

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

They did it! Congratulations to Summit High and Snowy Peaks graduates. Robert Tann wrote that this class is unique for experiencing “merely a semester of pre-pandemic high school life” (Summit Daily, May 27). After experiencing the ups and downs of their time in high school, many graduates are looking towards careers that are “people-focused.” Education…

FirstBank presents Trivia Night 2023, in which teams of 6 compete for a $1,000 First Prize  check to a Summit public school. Trivia Night is the annual fundraiser hosted by Education Foundation of the Summit (EFS) with new co-host and Summit non-profit, Colorado Learning Connections (CLC). The live event will be at Silverthorne Pavilion on…

Summit County teachers recently received $54,000 in Eileen Finkel Innovative Teacher Awards to help bring their creative ideas to life for their students. All schools and grade levels in Summit School District benefitted.  The awards aligned with Summit School District’s strategic plan and the IB Learner Profile and included projects involving hands-on science, career and…