Richmond Education Foundation

01/16/2026

Get ready for our favorite night out, supporting our Richmond Schools’ students and staff!

Night at the Races - April 25th

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The Richmond Education Foundation (REF) is excited to host its annual fundraiser, A Night at the R...

09/28/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 inductees into the Academic Hall of Honor:

🔵 2018 Mock Trial Team
Dr Mark Ladd and attorney Ryan Edberg - coaches; Haley Fortuna-Gil, Anna Maxwell, Clayton Maksymiuk, Emily Nichter, Jack Wilson, Shannon Gaffney, Rachael Tavano, Madeline Rigole, Emily Cmarik
🔵 Devon Ptak
🔵 Vern Kulman
🔵 Jennifer Starlin
🔵 Christine Rowley

05/22/2025

🎓 Know an Outstanding Alum or Former Staff Member?

We’re looking for exceptional alumni and former Richmond Community Schools staff who have made a meaningful impact—locally or beyond!

The Academic Hall of Honor celebrates individuals who have demonstrated excellence in fields such as public service, business, education, the arts, science, technology, or any area where they’ve made a difference during or after their time with RCS.

✨ Nominate someone today and help us recognize their achievements!

📅 Deadline for nominations: June 1st

04/29/2025

🎓 SENIORS 🎓
Get those scholarship applications in! Deadline is Thursday, May 15th.

04/29/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out Saturday night for our annual fundraiser to support the Richmond Education Foundation! Thanks to our generous sponsors, and our amazing community, the night was filled with lots of fun, and will allow us to continue supporting students and staff in Richmond Community Schools! Save the date for 2026 - April 25th 🐎

02/23/2025

02/11/2025

The Richmond Education Foundation has a lot going on right now!

We offer scholarship opportunities to both graduating seniors for college and any grade for summer camps! These camp scholarships help cover camps you find on your own such as band, art, academic, and leadership camps.

Applications were sent in your student’s email or in their Friday Folder

🔵 Senior Scholarship - due May 15th
🔵 Summer camp scholarship - due April 1

Our annual fundraiser helps support these opportunities and our staff grants. Night at the Races is on April 26 - get your tickets now!

11/17/2024

🏇🏇🏇 Mark your calendars and reserve your tickets, Night at the Races is back 🏇🏇🏇

10/16/2024

Students in Ms. Gallagher’s STEAM class are participating in a pilot agriculture curriculum. Students are currently planting seeds to grow using the newly purchased grow light that was made possible through the REF (Richmond Education Foundation). Thank you REF for continuing to assist in enhancing student learning in our classrooms!

10/07/2024

10/05/2024

Congratulations to the Academic Hall of Honor & Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, honored at half-time last night. The official induction ceremony is Sunday at 1:00!

05/06/2024

Speaking of amazing people, Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame nominations are due no later than June 1st. More information and nomination forms can be found here:

Richmond Community Schools annually hosts the Hall of Honor and Athletic Hall of Fame ceremonies on the Sunday following Homecoming week. In collaboration with the Richmond Education Foundation and the Athletic Department, these events recognize individuals who have significantly impacted our school...