Foundation For Excellence Passes $500k In Grants On 25th Year

The Foundation for Excellence in Yorktown Education was founded by parents as a non-profit in 1993 to award grants to educators for developing timely, innovative & creative projects that enrich the education of provided by the Yorktown Central School District. Grants are awarded competitively based upon quality and educational components, and to projects which are not funded within the traditional budget. The Foundation sponsors a series of fundraising campaigns throughout the year receiving donations from corporations, local business and individuals. Every contribution made is an investment in our children, assuring that the future of our community remains bright and stable.

This years FFE main event will celebrate two milestones! It's the 25th anniversary of the FFE and since then over $500,000 in donations have been granted on behalf of our schools! The main event is a Totally Awesome 80s Night at Vittoria’Z in Jefferson Valley on Saturday, March 24, from 7-11 pm. The evening will include a five course dinner, cash bar, DJ and dancing, silent auction and raffles, prizes for the best dressed, 80's photo booth, and lots more fun! Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at ffeyorktown.eventsmart.com. Please join us!

Each year at our main event, the FFE honors individuals in our community that inspire excellence in our students. This year, the FFE honors the tireless efforts of our Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Lisa O’Shea. Mrs. O’Shea joined the Yorktown Central School district in 2008 as the principal of Crompond School. She moved to her position as Director of Pupil Personnel Services two years later. While there, she developed and implemented ongoing district-wide plans for special education services to meet the needs of our students. She came to her position as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in 2016. She is a dedicated and committed educator who believes in making a difference in the lives of all of our children.

For more information about all things FFE please visit ffeyorktown.org.