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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.
News from the Foundation
- May 16
Students at Hilton Head Island Elementary Learn to “Train their Brains”
How do you take a seemingly “old fashioned” mode of transportation and incorporate it with modern day technology to create a hands-on...
- May 3
It’s Never Too Early to Teach Computer Science
“We often think of computer science as just using computers, but computer science involves much more than that,” explains Lizabeth...
- Mar 29
“LET’S ROCK!” CONCERT PRESENTED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Live music. Community. A great cause. An anniversary celebration. What more could one event offer? The upcoming “Let’s Rock!” concert is...
- Mar 15
Foundation Awards Grants to Help Build Teachers’ Toolkits
SURPRISE! The Board of Directors for the Foundation for Educational Excellence recently had the distinct pleasure of presenting $500...
- Dec 21, 2022
Toolkits for Teachers
The Foundation For Educational Excellence launched a new initiative in late 2021 titled “Helping Build A Teacher’s Toolkit.” It was...
- Nov 14, 2022
Foundation Awards 24 Grants to Local Teachers and Schools
The Foundation for Educational Excellence awarded 20 Innovative Teacher Grants and 4 School Resource Grants this week to teachers across...
- Nov 10, 2022
Friends of Callawassie Island Supports Foundation
In addition to many individual donors, the Foundation for Educational Excellence partners with various local organizations to obtain the...
- Oct 17, 2022
Generosity on Display: The Bargain Box of Hilton Head Helps Make Projects a Reality
The Bargain Box of Hilton Head has been a valued and dedicated longtime supporter of the Foundation for Educational Excellence. Through...
- Sep 21, 2022
Go Fish: Exploring the Impacts of Fish on a Hydroponic Lab
Students in pre-K through fifth grade at Okatie Elementary got hands on experience developing their scientific inquiry skills through a...
- Sep 10, 2022
In The Media: Lauderdale Lauded for Contributions to our Community
From the Bluffton Sun - Foundation for Educational Excellence Honors Veteran Newsman With Peggy May Inspiration Award By: Barry Kaufman...
- Aug 3, 2022
Teaching Personal Finance at Beaufort High School to “Live Like No One Else”
One of the Foundation’s newest initiatives involves preparing high school students for lifelong financial freedom. Through a program...
- Jul 21, 2022
“Sand, Sand Everywhere!” Helps Students Learn Their ABCs in a Creative Way
Writing your ABC’s is a fundamental skill that many students master in their first year of school. But doing so in a way that keeps their...
- Jul 13, 2022
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 5, 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...
- Jun 28, 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 17, 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 13, 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 1, 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...
- May 24, 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 5, 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...
- Jan 18, 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...
- Nov 24, 2021
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 8, 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
- Oct 26, 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...
- Jun 14, 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...
- May 10, 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...
- Apr 9, 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...
- Feb 3, 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...
- Nov 18, 2020
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 5, 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...
- Oct 20, 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...
- Nov 27, 2019
FOUNDATION AWARDS 19 GRANTS TO LOCAL TEACHERS
The Foundation for Educational Excellence awarded 19 Innovative Teacher and School Resource Grants on Tuesday, November 19th to teachers...
- May 22, 2019
Revolution in the Lowcountry
The Island Packet featured a front page article on May 21 highlighting one of our grant awardees, Whale Branch Middle School's ...
- May 1, 2019
2019 Spring Grants Awarded
Teachers from 10 different schools across Beaufort County were awarded by Board members, donors and volunteers from The Foundation for...
- Jan 23, 2019
Foundation to Honor Dr. Jane T. Upshaw at Jewels & Jeans Event
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Dr. Jane Upshaw will receive the “Peggy May Inspiration Award” at the Foundation for Educational Excellence’s...
- Jan 12, 2019
Beaufort County School District Teacher of the Year
Each year the Foundation honors the Beaufort County School District Teacher of the Year with the Dr. Wayne Carbiener “Above and Beyond"...
- Nov 15, 2018
Foundation Awards FALL 2018 GRANTS to Teachers
BEAUFORT CO., S.C. – Board members, donors and volunteers from The Foundation for Educational Excellence surprised faculty members from...
- Nov 15, 2018
FFEE Wins Recognition
In early November 2018, Deborah Colella, Board Chair of the Foundation For Educational Excellence (pictured right) and Lisa Carroll,...
- Jul 2, 2018
FFEE Sends Students to HOSA
In addition to Innovative Teacher Grants and School Resource Grants, the Foundation for Educational Excellence also funds Student...
- Jul 1, 2018
FFEE Sends Students to DECA
The Foundation for Educational Excellence funded registration for the DECA conference this past school year through our Student...
- Apr 2, 2018
Campbell Receives Inspiration Award
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – Dr. Emory Campbell received the ”Peggy May Inspiration Award” at the Foundation for Educational Excellence’s...
- Feb 16, 2018
Jewels & Jeans Event to Honor Local Visionary
Author: Emily Campbell CH2 Magazine, February 2018 “So much of our future lies in preserving our past.”—Peter Westbrook The Foundation...
- Jan 6, 2018
Beach Botics Wins MIT Competition
The Foundation for Educational Excellence is a proud supporter of Hilton Head High School’s Robotics Team through several Teacher Grants...
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