Quality Education: A Community Commitment

Who We Are

At the heart of a strong community is a strong school system. The HIGHLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION was formed in 2015 by a group of Highland, Indiana residents who saw a need and an opportunity to foster and facilitate excellence in teaching and to enhance the learning experience of the students.

What We Do

The Highland Education Foundation provides opportunities for donors to give back to their schools by funding teacher and classroom grants for creative and innovative classroom activities, projects and programs beyond what tax dollars can accommodate. These grants encourage, support and recognize creativity, achievement and excellence within the teachers and students. What better investment than helping this Foundation in the never-ending goal of moving education forward!

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We are so excited and proud to be a Sponsor again this year for the South Shore Summer of Learning Conference. This year it will be taking place on June 26th at Chesterton High School.

The South Shore Summer of Learning at Duneland Conference is one of eleven Summer of Learning
Conferences around Indiana. They are offering a free single-day conference to educators throughout the
Northern Indiana region. They are bringing in nationally renowned speakers and will offer a wide variety of
sessions for participants to choose from. Attendees will be served breakfast and lunch and receive conference materials for two days.
Last year, the South Shore Summer of Learning Conference hosted over 375 attendees, 75+ presenters,
and 82 sessions. Over 30 school districts represented, including Crown Point Community Schools,
Duneland School Corporation, Gary Community Schools, Griffith Public Schools, Northwest Indiana
Service Center, Lake Central School Corporation, Lake Ridge Schools, Portage Township Schools, School
City of East Chicago, School City of Hammond, School Town of Highland, School Town of Munster,
Tri-Creek School Corporation and local colleges Valparaiso University, Indiana University Northwest, Ivy
Tech and Purdue University Northwest. For more information you can check out ⬇️⬇️ www.southshorelearning.com/
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We are so excited and proud to be a Sponsor again this year for the South Shore Summer of Learning Conference. This year it will be taking place on June 26th at Chesterton High School. 

The South Shore Summer of Learning at Duneland Conference is one of eleven Summer of Learning
Conferences around Indiana. They are offering a free single-day conference to educators throughout the
Northern Indiana region. They are bringing in nationally renowned speakers and will offer a wide variety of
sessions for participants to choose from. Attendees will be served breakfast and lunch and receive conference materials for two days.      
                                                                                                   Last year, the South Shore Summer of Learning Conference hosted over 375 attendees, 75+ presenters,
and 82 sessions. Over 30 school districts represented, including Crown Point Community Schools,
Duneland School Corporation, Gary Community Schools, Griffith Public Schools, Northwest Indiana
Service Center, Lake Central School Corporation, Lake Ridge Schools, Portage Township Schools, School
City of East Chicago, School City of Hammond, School Town of Highland, School Town of Munster,
Tri-Creek School Corporation and local colleges Valparaiso University, Indiana University Northwest, Ivy
Tech and Purdue University Northwest.                                For more information you can check out ⬇️⬇️ https://www.southshorelearning.com/

We have a BIG Announcement to share 🎉
We are inviting everyone to the "HEF Fun Run" for a Great Cause this coming October 2025 !!!

Open to All Ages and families
A One Mile FUN RUN
Includes: Bib number, bib pins and , a wristband. ( to a free entry into the Highschool Football game.)

More info coming soon ! So save the date for a fun time!
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We have a BIG Announcement to share 🎉
We are inviting everyone to the HEF Fun Run for a Great Cause this coming October 2025 !!!

Open to All Ages and families
A One Mile FUN RUN
Includes: Bib number, bib pins and , a wristband.                 ( to a free entry into the Highschool Football game.)

More info coming soon ! So save the date for a fun time!

These young men rode their bikes to The Counter, had their flyers in hand and could be heard in line talking about making sure to show the flyer to raise money for the schools.

Word has it that some of them used their own money (not from their parents) to purchase their ice cream for tonight’s fundraiser.

Job well done and thank you for your support, gentlemen! 👏👏👏

#highlandproud
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These young men rode their bikes to The Counter, had their flyers in hand and could be heard in line talking about making sure to show the flyer to raise money for the schools.

Word has it that some of them used their own money (not from their parents) to purchase their ice cream for tonight’s fundraiser.

Job well done and thank you for your support, gentlemen! 👏👏👏

#highlandproud

Enjoying some after school ice cream 🍦at The Counter Ice Cream & Italian Ice for a great cause. Post your photos below ⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less

Enjoying some after school ice cream 🍦at The Counter Ice Cream & Italian Ice for a great cause. Post your photos below ⬇️
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Board of Directors

Doug Lewis

President

Stephanie Waldron

Vice-President

Jane Kuva

Secretary

Stephanie Turner

Treasurer

Ali Ross

Member

Brian Smith, Superintendent

Member

Anthony Belli

Member

Beth Harwood

Member

Michelle Anderson

Member

Andrea Markus

Member

Dario Garcia

Member

Lori Cloud

Member

Hailey Houchin

Member

Mallory Wright

Member

Shelley Sons

Member

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide additional funding for innovative opportunities beyond what tax dollars will fund.  Grants from the Highland Education Foundation will encourage, support and recognize creativity, achievement and excellence within the teachers and students.

Help Support the Teachers in the Highland School System

The Highland Education Foundation is incorporated as a non-profit and designated as 501(c)(3). All tax-deductible contributions flow directly back to our students and teachers through grants.

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