"Comedy Night under the Stars" continued in 2012 with the theme "Hollywood!".  Hosted in the Merton Williams Multi-Instruction Room (MIR), this event was the best yet!  

The Hilton Education Foundation hosted the Red Cross Blood Drive at the 2012 Make A Difference Day. Over 25 pints of blood were collected to assist the Rochester chapter of the Red Cross.

Seen left is Hilton Education Foundation board member, Herve Dauvergne, donating a pint himself.

Thanks to all who donated and made this event so successful!

"Comedy Night Under the Stars" continued in 2010 and 2011.  This fund raiser is the single largest fund raising event that the Hilton Education Foundation hosts each year.

February 2009:  Comedy Night Under the Stars was a Success! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard, contributed prizes, and attended the event!

February 2009: Hilton Education Foundation Poster Winner, Alexandra Bennett, with foundation secretary, Leslie Vermeulen. Alexandra's poster is a featured part of Comedy Night Under the Stars.





BOCES recognized the outstanding work done by the Baking and Culinary Arts students. Click here to see the BOCES news article.

November 2008: New Scholarship Announced

Dr. Eric Cederstrom started working at Hilton Health Care in 1990. He was a kind and compassionate physician, husband, father and member of the community. Dr. "C" was a trustworthy and loyal friend. His compassion and concern for his patients, colleagues and family provided an impetus for all who knew him to strive to do the same. He was an inspiration to us all.

For the first time, in June 2009, the Hilton Education Foundation offered a $250 scholarship in his honor. Seniors who will graduate from Hilton High School and who are planning on postgraduate work in the health care field, with a grade point average of at least 3.2, may apply. Lin Cerderstrom administers this scholarship and will look for a senior who has tried consistently to set an example for others by conducting his/her life with the same insightfulness, caring and compassion that Dr. Cederstrom embodied and left as his legacy.

Those seniors wishing to apply may go to the Hilton Education Foundation's website, www.hiltoneducationfoundation.org, and download an application. All completed applications need to be turned in to the Hilton High School Guidance Department by May 1 each year.

Click here to go to the scholarships page.

August 2008: Grants for "Principal's Checkbook" Announced

Hilton Education Foundation President George Heinrich presents checks to the Principals of the Hilton Central School District. Principal's Checkbook gives school principals discretionary funds to be used to directly help students in need.

June 2008: Bravo Night

President of the Hilton Education Foundation, George Heinrich presents the Foundation's first Scholarship for the amount of $500.00 to Senior Jeremie Jobes.

December 2007: Printing House Craftsman of Rochester donates $3,500 in scholarships to the Hilton Education Foundation

The International Association of Printing House Craftsmen is an international organization dedicated to individuals in the printing and graphic arts industry for the purpose of their self-development, their companies’ success, and the enhancement of the printing and graphic arts industry in society. It does this through education, information, and research both through local chapters and through its executive staff. The motto of their association is "Share Your Knowledge."

And share their knowledge is exactly what they’ve done. On Monday, December 5, 2007, the Printing House Craftsman Club of Rochester presented to the Hilton Education Foundation a check in the amount of $3,500 to be given out in several scholarships to students studying in the graphics and printing areas in the Hilton School District. The Printing House Craftsmen Club selected Hilton because their graphics program has a long time standing here in Rochester as a provider of young people into the industry of print media.

Presenting the check to the Foundation was Joe Noble, Treasurer of the Rochester Club of Printing House Craftsmen and Hilton resident; Ron Hindmarch, President of the Rochester Club of Printing House Craftsmen Inc. and retired Hilton Technology teacher; and Robin Goodwin, Hilton grad 1989 and Scholarship Committee Printing House Craftsmen Inc. Accepting the check was Brandon McAuliff of the Hilton Education Foundation. Also present from the Foundation were Aggie Seneway, Pat Unterborn and Leslie Vermeulen. Present from the Hilton School District were David Dimbleby, Superintendent of the Hilton Central School District; Debbie Godlove, High School Technology Program Coordinator; Tait Loe and Phil D’Agostino, Technology Education Teachers.

The Hilton Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting quality education programs for students. The Foundation was established to receive gifts, donations and scholarships in order to provide funding to enhance the education programs and opportunities of the Hilton School District.

These two organizations are proud to share the same vision for students. They are excited to collaborate and provide opportunities for students to further their involvement and education in the graphics and printing industries.

For more information on the Rochester Club of Printing House Craftsmen, please check their website at www.iaphc.org/chapters.

December 2007: Hilton Education Foundation "Principal's Checkbook" program makes the news.

The Spencerport-Hilton Post reported on the HEF "Principal's Checkbook" program which is operating at the Northwood Elementary School. Click here to read the article.

September 2007: A Passion for Kids - Especially Hilton Students

That's what the Hilton Education Foundation is all about. And what better forum to introduce the Foundation, but at the Hilton School District on the opening day of school? More community introductions are planned, which we'll discuss later, but first a little history about the Foundation.

In July 2006 a group of dedicated and caring Hilton community members came together with a passion to support the students of the Hilton School district. The Foundation realizes that additional opportunities, above and beyond what the school district could provide, could make a difference for Hilton students - from being just good, to being great. Over the last year, the volunteer group met each month (sometimes two or three times a month) to organize this new not-for-profit foundation to be able to start accepting donations to carry out its mission. Its goals were quite lofty and remain so today - raise as much money as possible to be able to fund as many scholarships and mini-grants as possible for our students. The Foundation is separate from the school district and is led by its own Board of Directors who are deeply rooted in their sense of community pride.

"We're investing in our kids' futures," said George Heinrich, Vice President.

The Foundation's mission is commitment to the students of Hilton schools so they may become self-directed, lifelong learners who think critically and creatively, and function as caring, responsible and productive members of society.

The Foundation relies entirely on donations to carry out its endeavors, and all donations are tax deductible. Donations can be made to the Hilton Education Foundation generally or specifically to establish endowed scholarships, to establish one time scholarships or to fund mini-grants. The mini-grant program is designed to support innovative projects and programs that enhance the school curriculum and enrich the learning experience. The Foundation wants to create opportunities to give students the power to transform their lives. Join the Foundation in supporting our children to give them those opportunities, which they might not otherwise be able to experience. Wouldn't it be great to hear our graduates say that their Hilton education is really where their success started?