The Foundation

The Hilton Education Foundation was started in July of 2006 by a group of Hilton community members who came together to help support the students of the Hilton Central School District by providing them opportunities beyond what the school district could provide. These opportunities are geared toward helping them become self-directed, lifelong learners who think critically and creatively and function as caring, responsible, and productive members of society.

To date, we have established several programs aimed at accomplishing this goal. We have seven scholarships available and to help improve the quality of education in our classrooms. We offer mini-grants to support innovative classroom projects which enhance the school curriculum and enhance students' learning experiences.

We also recognize staff members through our Employee Recognition Programs. Staff members get recognition for their efforts and the proceeds from those programs help to fund our programs. Employees have a payroll deduction option to make it easier to contribute.

As our president, George Heinrich said, “We're investing in our kids' futures.” Wouldn't it be great to hear our graduates say that their Hilton education is really where their success started?

Our Mission

The Hilton Education Foundation exists to provide additional opportunities to stakeholders within the Hilton Central School District. The Foundation endeavors to insure each student's academic, physical, emotional and social success. The Foundation is committed to Hilton Students so they may become self-directed, lifelong learners who think critically and creatively and function as caring, responsible, productive members of society.

Our Vision

The Hilton Education Foundation is dedicated to enriching the education of students in the Hilton Central School District.

Our  Goals

The goals of the Hilton Educational Foundation are:

• To raise revenue through donations, gifts, and wise investing;
• To provide funds to enhance and enrich educational opportunities for teachers and students through scholarships and mini-grants; and
• To solicit community and individual involvement that will increase public awareness of our schools and programs.

The Hilton Education Foundation funds are used to support projects and activities within the Hilton Central School District.

Foundation Members

Board Officers
George Heinrich, Foundation President (GHeinrich@HiltonEducationFoundation.org)
Herve Dauvergne, Foundation Vice President (HDauvergne@HiltonEducationFoundation.org)
Foundation Secretary
Tim Gagnon, Foundation Treasurer (TGagnon@HiltonEducationFoundation.org)

Members Trustees: 
Connie Duff
Tony Geraci
Rob Linton
Pat Unterborn 
Leslie Vermeulen
Sue Zukoski

Members-at-Large
Ron Hindmarch

Ex-Officio Members:
David A. Dimbleby, Superintendent of Schools
Steve Ayers, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Brandon McAuliff, Student Representative