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SUPPORTING
INNOVATIVE
LEARNING
in Beaufort County Public Schools
The Foundation for Educational Excellence seeks and sustains county-wide charitable and educational resources that support the mission and goals of the public schools of Beaufort County, SC.
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Creating a Carolina Fence Garden
Bluffton Middle School teacher, Heidi McAllister, along with her students were able to create a Carolina Fence Garden at the school this...
Jul 13, 2022


Full STEAM Ahead with LEGOS
LEGOS - one of the most popular toys for children of all ages worldwide. So when trying to solve the challenge of making learning fun…why...
Jul 5, 2022


Students Learn About Our Impact On the Earth Through “The Wildcat Compost Zone”
Bluffton Elementary relaunched the school’s Garden Based Learning (GBL) program this past school year under the direction of Laura...
Jun 28, 2022


Rotary Club of Okatie Makes Generous Contribution
The Foundation is SO THANKFUL for our generous contributors…many have been supporting the Foundation for numerous years. Recently, the...
Jun 17, 2022


“Throwin’ Clay in the Art Room” Teaches Students the Process of Making Pottery
Red Cedar Elementary School students got an exciting new addition to their art room this year thanks to the vision of their teachers,...
Jun 13, 2022


Can You Hear Me Now? Project Teaches Lifesaving Skills
The Foundation for Educational Excellence is thrilled to award grant money to a variety of projects with varying goals. But the recent...
Jun 1, 2022


“In a Pickle” New Pickleball Court Excites Students on Hilton Head
The fastest growing sport in America is now available to the students at Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts...
May 24, 2022


The Science of Tuning a Guitar
One of the greatest joys of the grant giving process is hearing the results of the projects that impact the students of the Beaufort...
May 5, 2022

Bargain Box Supports Recent Grants
The Foundation For Educational Excellence is pleased to announce that the Bargain Box of Hilton Head Island recently gave a new financial...
Jan 18, 2022


Foundation Awards Over $26,000 in Grants to Beaufort County Teachers
This year, perhaps more than ever, teachers are looking for creative and innovative ways to bring learning to LIFE in their schools and...
Nov 24, 2021


Foundation Awards Grants to New Teachers in Bluffton
The Foundation for Educational Excellence recently teamed up with The Peirce Group with Keller Williams of the Lowcountry which resulted in
Nov 8, 2021


Foundation Honors Teacher of the Year
Recently, The Foundation for Educational Excellence presented the Dr. Wayne Carbiener “Above and Beyond” Award to Aimee Whitesell, a...
Oct 26, 2021


Bluffton Students in the News - Elementary Students Complete Mural at Oscar Frazier Park
Bluffton Today recently published an article with photos highlighting a group of students using Foundation grants to for an educational...
Jun 14, 2021


Women In Philanthropy Sustains Educational Opportunities for Beaufort County Students
The Foundation for Educational Excellence is grateful to receive significant support this year from Women in Philanthropy (WIP), a...
May 10, 2021


The Foundation In The News
The Foundation for Educational Excellence has made news again with a recent profile published in the Hilton Head Sun / Bluffton Sun...
May 10, 2021


Inspiration Award Given In Unique Fashion to Match a Unique School Year
Each year the Foundation presents the Peggy May Inspiration Award to someone who goes above and beyond to support our students and...
Apr 9, 2021


FOUNDATION AWARDS FUNDS FOR PROJECTS AT HILTON HEAD SCHOOLS
The Foundation for Educational Excellence recently awarded $61,000 for projects at five schools on Hilton Head Island to help offset...
Feb 3, 2021


2020-2021 Grant Recipients Announced!
The Foundation for Educational Excellence awarded 19 Innovative Teacher Grants and 7 School Resource Grants this week to teachers across...
Nov 18, 2020


Foundation Presents Dr. Wayne Carbiener "Above & Beyond" Award to the Teacher of the Year
Recently, The Foundation for Educational Excellence presented the Dr. Wayne Carbiener “Above and Beyond” $1,000 Grant Award to Dr. Megan...
Nov 5, 2020


New Foundation Board Members Take On the Challenges of a New School Year
The Foundation for Educational Excellence started the 2020 -2021 academic year by electing a new Board of Directors, who are already...
Oct 20, 2020
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