Support
In addition to awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships and teacher grants each year, the Clarke County Education Foundation is proud to support Clarke County Public Schools through Academic, Arts & Athletics, and Facilities initiatives.
Our commitment to enhancing the student experience is reflected in decades of targeted giving. Through innovative programs, classroom resources, facility improvements, and enrichment opportunities, the CCEF helps bring to life educational experiences that would not otherwise be possible in our small but mighty school division.
To learn more about how we give and the impact of our work, explore the highlights below.
Clarke County IB Endowment Fund
With an initial $60,000 gift, the new Clarke County IB Endowment Fund will provide critical, ongoing financial support for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Clarke County High School. This newly established endowment replaces and expands upon the original IB/AP fund created in 2009 by the Concerned Citizens of Clarke County (CCCC), ensuring long-term, sustainable support for the program.
Designed for highly motivated juniors and seniors, the IB program offers a rigorous, globally recognized curriculum that promotes academic depth, intercultural understanding, and real-world application of knowledge.
Each year, up to $2,500 in earnings from the endowment will be available to support a wide range of program needs, including:
• Substitute coverage for IB teacher planning and collaboration
• Registration and exam fee assistance for students facing financial hardship
• Professional development and curriculum materials
• Program events and outreach efforts
• Annual awards recognizing graduating IB seniors
Requests exceeding $2,500 may also be considered with approval from the Foundation and the donor.
Clarke County High School’s IB program emphasizes six core academic subjects, along with hallmark components such as the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, an extended research essay, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, and Service) projects that foster personal growth and community engagement. This endowment strengthens the school’s mission to prepare well-rounded, globally minded graduates for success in higher education and beyond.
Clarke County Studio Arts Fund
Established through a $25,000 anonymous gift, the Clarke County Studio Arts Fund will strengthen and enrich studio arts programs across Clarke County Public Schools, including fine arts, photography, and related creative disciplines. The fund will provide up to $2,500 annually (or 10% of the fund’s balance, whichever is greater) to support classroom initiatives, enrichment trips, materials and equipment, and professional development for teachers.
Studio arts teachers may submit proposals to their school principals, who can then request support from the Clarke County Education Foundation.
The Clarke County Nutrition Alliance (CCNA)
CCEF has launched the Clarke County Nutrition Alliance Fund to support CCPS families facing meal-related hardships, help resolve negative balances, and expand nutrition opportunities for students.
All students receive school meals every day, but rising costs and reduced assistance have increased the need for local support. This new fund provides a direct, tax-deductible way to help our kids and strengthen our community.
Give online at https://givebutter.com/CCNA
The Clyff Hill Memorial Fund
This Fund, which was opened in 2018, honors the legacy and life of Clyff Hill, former English Teacher at Clarke County High School. Funds from this account will help publish and print the CCHS IB English Culminating Book of Poetry which can be found in the CCHS library.
The Evan Robb Professional Book Study Fund
This Fund, which was opened with a $2,000 donation, will allow team leaders, department leaders, grade level leaders or administrators from Clarke County Public Schools to apply for funding to purchase professional development books for book studies within the district. The donation was made by Mr. Evan Robb, current Principal of Johnson-Williams Middle School. To read more click here.
Applications are considered on a first come, first served basis!
Download the Application
John Friant, Sr. Dictionary Project
Thank you notes from Third Grade Dictionary Recipients.
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Science Endowment
Established in 1999 by an anonymous donor, this fund is for science enrichment programs for Clarke County Public Schools.
Sue and Randy Jones Endowment
This Fund, which was opened in 2010 in honor of Sue and the late Randy Jones provides funds to collaboration between the Clarke County Education Foundation and the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville, VA. This collaboration will provide arts education exclusively for CCPS students.
StoryWalk at Chet Hobert Park
As part of the CCEF’s 30th Year Celebration in 2022, the CCEF Board donated a StoryWalk to the Clarke County community, located at Chet Hobert Park in Berryville, VA.
Richard M. Lewis Academic Access Fund
Established in 2017 in honor of the late Dr. Richard M. Lewis. Funded to provide Kajeets, a broadband internet device, to those students who are not able to access internet in their homes since. This technology is the result of generous memorial contributions made to honor the late Dr. Lewis, who passed away in July 2016. Dr. Lewis was the President of the Clarke County Education Foundation at the time of his passing, and he was a tireless advocate for access to educational opportunities.
Students from J-WMS and CCHS may visit their libraries to learn more about the Kajeet devices and check one out or get on the waiting list!
VA Star
The Virginia Student Training and Refurbishment Program (Virginia STAR or VA STAR) is a program in schools all across the Commonwealth of Virginia. These students refurbish computers and work toward IT industry standard certifications. The program helps teach students to refurbish surplus computer hardware from government agencies and private companies. The refurbished computers are donated to families, organizations, and school districts at no cost. Through participation in the program, students work towards earning digital badges (badges.vastar.org) and industry-standard certifications which can pave the way for both higher education and well-paying jobs.
To read more about this partnership visit: https://vastar.org/about/