Davidson County Education Foundation – Page 9

The Davidson County Education Foundation (DCEF) is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the enrichment of educational opportunities in Davidson County, NC. Our mission is to provide and support innovative programs that benefit the students of the Davidson County Public School System. DCEF was established in 1992 by local school supporters led by businessman Bernard H. Thomas who served as its first president. DCEF is an organization whose Board of Directors is comprised of local school supporters who volunteer their efforts on behalf of the students and staff of the Davidson County Public School System. Innovative programs include the Bernard H. Thomas Student Leadership Academy, STARS - Students Teaching and Reaching for Success Academy, Teacher Mini-Grant Program, Endowed Scholarships and Project Potential Scholarships. To support all of our programs, we sponsor an annual 5k walk/run, "RUN FRIENDS RUN", held in the fall on the beautiful campus of Davidson County Community College-Thomasville, NC. Mark your calendars to join us!

Caronavirus Update

In light of our current situation, we are extending the due date for scholarship applications. Seniors, please continue working on those applications. More information will be provided as we receive it.

DCEF's Seventh Annual 'Run Friends Run' 5K Walk/Run

OCTOBER 2, 2021 Tentatively mark your calendars for our 8th Annual “Run Friends Run” 5K Walk/Run to benefit our many DCEF programs and enhance the education of all students in the Davidson County Public School System! Look forward to seeing you on October 2, 2021 on the beautiful campus of Davidson County Community College in Thomasville, NC. SEE YOU THEN!

Teacher Mini-Grants

Teacher Mini-Grants are designed to give teachers and students extra learning opportunities by providing extra materials or experiences related to the academic curriculum. Mini Grant criteria require projects to be closely aligned with North Carolina’s Standard Course of Study. Our sponsors are very important to this program and DCEF appreciates their continued support and generosity for this program.

2016 “Traveling Trophy” Presented to Davidson Early College High School

By dcefncDecember 31, 2015Uncategorized

DCEF is proud to announce Davidson Early College High School as the winner of our Second Annual “TRAVELING TROPHY” in connection with our ‘Run Friends Run’ 5K, on October 1, 2016. The announcement is made at the Davidson County Principal’s Meeting in November. Following the announcement, the trophy is presented to the Davidson County Public School that had the most participants present at the walk/run, based on their school enrollment.

Laurie McKinney – Winner of the DCEF 2016 Morgan Family Mini Grant

By dcefncDecember 28, 2015Uncategorized

DCEF is pleased to announce Laurie McKinney, a teacher from North Davidson High School, as the winner of The Dr. Lon Morgan Family Mini-Grant. Ms. McKinney submitted her winning project: “Green School Project-Year 2 (Student Action)”. A surprise presentation was given at her school in October, 2016. She received a $300.00 check, a certificate and a

Rhonda Florence winner of the 2016 Fall-Callicutt Family Mini Grant

By dcefncDecember 28, 2015Uncategorized

DCEF is pleased to announce Rhonda Florence from Hasty Elementary School as the winner of The Callicutt Family Mini-Grant. Ms. Florence submitted her winning project: “Careers Week: Starting Early to Plot a Path to Career Success”. career week pics A surprise presentation in her classroom to Rhonda Florence was given in October, 2016.