Heron Foundation

03/27/2026

Who's ready for some coastal vibes and mahjong? 😎

Join us for the Tiles & Tides Mahjong Tournament and Open Play on Saturday, June 13! There are two fun ways to participate:

🏆Play in our tournament to enjoy some friendly competition for prizes, including a full tile set and matching mat!
🌴Play at your own pace with friends or meet new friends in open play.

Both attendees and those who cannot attend can participate in our silent auction, which goes live June 1. We will also have t-shirts soon available for purchase!

Sponsorships are also available. Head to our link in bio for more information or contact us!

03/16/2026

Thanks to all who joined us for our fourth annual Pi Day Race on Saturday. It was a beautiful day for racing (and pie) and congratulations to our top finishers in the 5K! We will be announcing our next event soon, so stay tuned 👀🀄️

📸 Jay Baker

02/27/2026

Our fourth annual Pi Day race is just around the corner! Join us Saturday, March 14 for fun and pie as we enjoy a race on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Register today!

🏃‍♀️https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/PiRunSC

02/11/2026

Math Lovers🤝Runners

Join us for our fourth annual Pi Day Race on Saturday, March 14 to benefit the Heron Foundation, an education foundation that supports the schools of The Heron Institute. There are several race length options to choose from; register today! Link in comments.

01/10/2026

Thought-provoking piece on how selection effects shape school outcomes—and how often that gets lost in accountability conversations. It’s a helpful reminder that outcomes don’t exist in a vacuum, especially as choice, mobility, and alternative models continue to expand. Worth a read for anyone thinking about how we measure school effectiveness in a more complex education landscape.

There’s a concept that shows up everywhere in education, is generally understood at a surface level, and yet is still deeply underappreciated when it comes to policy, accountability, and public narratives. Selection effects.

12/02/2025

Today, your generosity can spark opportunity. The Heron Foundation supports students across South Carolina with access to learning experiences, academic support, and pathways that help them soar.

Every gift—big or small—directly impacts a student’s future.
📘✨ Give today and be part of a story that changes lives.

Donate Today: https://www.theheronfoundation.org/donate

11/25/2025

Giving Tuesday is one week away, and we hope you consider The Heron Foundation! We support scholarships, learning experiences, and more for Cyber Academy of South Carolina and Heron Virtual Academy SC. Your dollars help us to continue providing innovative experiences for students across the state. Mark your calendar for today and support The Heron Foundation!

https://www.theheronfoundation.org/donate

11/12/2025

Less than one week until! The sun is shining on The Hill ™!!!

10/31/2025

You can help us win $10,000 towards Heron Foundation programming! Follow the instructions in the shared post and be sure to enter The Heron Foundation as the nonprofit. You can tag friends on the original post for extra entries!

The deadline is December 1; be sure to share this with your friends and family as well and let them know how much Cyber Academy of South Carolina and Heron Virtual Academy SC mean to you!

🎉 We're giving away $10,000 this Giving Tuesday!

Want to help your favorite nonprofit win? Here's how:

✅ Enter the contest: bit.ly/zeffy-giving-tuesday-2025
✅ Add your nonprofit's name
✅ Like this post and tag 3 friends for extra entries

The more entries your nonprofit gets, the better your chances to win the $10K!

Last year's winner used their prize for scholarships and their annual gala. This year, it could be YOU!

Contest closes December 1st at 11:59 pm EST. We'll announce the winner December 8th.

Ready to help your nonprofit win big? Enter now!

10/23/2025

Wow 🤩 We're almost up to 40 dozen doughnuts sold! We appreciate the support from our Heron family in helping us raise funds for Cyber Academy of South Carolina and Heron Virtual Academy SC.

🍩Please consider purchasing a dozen (or 5!) to support the work of The Heron Foundation: https://www.groupraise.com/oc/65564

Thanks to those who have donated so far 👏:
Margaret C
Tammy H
Renee C
Allie W
Missy B
Jeanie G
Lawanna G
Jason S
Stacey F
Megan R
Yvette G
Charles S
Victoria O
Christine O
Cynthia M
Carol F
Kristy C
Laura B
Alesia A

10/15/2025

We are excited to announce the inaugural Founders Scholarship! This scholarship is open to all 2026 graduating students at Cyber Academy of South Carolina and Heron Virtual Academy SC and provides up to $1,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Two- or four-year college or nationally or regionally recognized certification or training programs are eligible.

Applications are due December 15, 2025. Learn more and apply at https://www.theheronfoundation.org/scholarships.

Want to support the scholarship or other Heron Foundation programs? Visit https://www.theheronfoundation.org/donate to make a one-time or monthly investment!