Promotes excellence in education for all Bennington Public Schools PK-12 students district wide by providing resources to inspire learning, enrich teaching and maximize opportunities. One of the Foundation’s principal goals has been to provide scholarships to graduating seniors. In 1998 one $300 scholarship was given and today the Foundation awards over $30,000 in scholarships annually to graduati
ng seniors of Bennington Public High School. In 2001 the Foundation held its first annual awards banquet, recognizing the scholarship winners, educator of the year, a volunteer and support staff of the year. Currently, the annual awards banquet is attended by over 200 community members and students. In the fall of 2005, the Foundation supported the start-up costs of operating a Before and After School Care program (All Star Kids). All Star Kids has been a huge success and has grown significantly over the years with the growth of the school district. The Classroom Grants program was implemented in 2008. Classroom Grants fund innovative ideas and projects at the classroom level. In 2014, the Foundation awarded $20,000 in classroom grants to teachers in the school district. The Foundation has grown significantly over the past two decades and continues to partner with the school district to make our children and their futures a key priority in our community.
