York Foundation for Public Education, Inc (YFPE)

The York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. (YFPE) provides additional education-focused assistance to help sustain York county’s reputation as a highly ranked Virginia Public School system.  YFPE supports public education in York County Virginia by developing resources to encourage educational innovation, promote and recognize excellence, and address the needs of over 13,000 students and 650 faculty and staff in 19 public schools of the York County School Division (YCSD).  Our focus areas include:

• Teaching grants for innovative and STEM in-classroom projects focused on K-12 students
• Summer School Program support for economically challenged students
• Support to York County students graduating from New Horizons vocational training programs
• Support for participation in National and International student academic competition levels
• Scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors
• Support continuing education for teachers, staff, and school administrators
• Grants for school-wide initiatives that enhance or improve education for all students within the school

 Our IMPACT - over $54,000 in support during our July 2024-June 25 operating year!  $14,554 in K-12 in-classroom teaching grants: $8,962 in Whole School Improvement Grants; $9,889 in Student Resource Development (National/International student team competitions, New Horizons vocational training graduate support, Summer Academy tuition support, Annual Science Fair, and Student Assistance); $15,000 in graduating senior scholarships; $6569 in Teacher and Staff continuing education/professional development