Fostering the education of EVERY student at Golden Hill
The Golden Hill Education Foundation and the PTA are two separate organizations that enjoy a complementary relationship at Golden Hill. Our Foundation is a parent-run, independent 501(c)3 organization that solely exists to raise funds to support programs and projects at Golden Hill Elementary that are no longer supported by tax dollars. Through our “Big 3” Fundraising Events, we gather contributions from the family and friends of Golden Hill to foster the educational enrichment of EVERY student and provide additional support for EVERY teacher at our school. No pennies on the dollar here, 100% of your fundraising dollars goes directly to GHEF!
- 180 Campaign:
- We won’t ask you to sell wrapping paper, cookie dough or anything else throughout the year! Instead we ask that you give directly to GHEF. This allows 100% of the dollars you would spend or ask family members to spend to go directly to the students at GH. The donations are tax deductible and its EASY!
- Fun Run:
- Our Fun Run allows our students to get involved! Students can earn prizes for their fundraising efforts and we host a themed run for the whole school. It gets kids moving, involved and its FUN! Many schools outsource their Fun Run these days, and only keep 40% of the money that your family and friends donates, at GH, its 100% volunteer run and we keep ALL THE MONEY!
- Silent Auction at Goldenchella
- Our Silent Auction takes place at Golden Hill’s annual spring festival, GOLDENCHELLA. We source donations from local businesses, large corporations and friends of GH to auction off in both an in-person and online format. Past items include vacation stays, youth sports registrations and so much more. Since all of the items are donated, the funds collected from the auction go directly back to the students at GH.
Each year, the foundation provides the funding for:
- Same day FIELD TRIPS and IN-CLASS SEMINARS for every student at Golden Hill.
- Teacher submitted GRADE LEVEL GRANTS for dynamic and impactful educational programs or ideas, like new 3D printers for 6th grade.
- Teacher selected DIFFERENTIED CURRICULUM that provides integration of the arts and technology
- All the Arts Foundation's "ARTS LAB" which provides music, dance, and digital arts exposure to every Gator student.
- START-UP GRANTS that ensure a successful launch of each classroom’s school year. ($250 to each classroom in 24/25)
- Props, costumes, and supplies for all grade level PLAYS & MUSICALS while also maintaining and upgrading our performance venue.
- SUPPLIES & EDUCATION MATERIALS that support teacher's daily lesson plans.
The Foundation also funds special projects each year that include technology upgrades, campus restoration, safety improvements, and learning environment enhancements. These projects have included:
- Choir Risers for the MPR, used for every grade level performance (2022-2023
- Restoration of the Kinder Garden Mural (2018 – 2019)
- Tech upgrades for the MPR, including new mics and approval of live streaming equipment to make our performances accessible to all friends and family members
- iPad upgrades for TK-1st grade
- Installation of Smart TVs in EVERY classroom (2017-2018)
- Restoration of the Reading Garden (2017-2018)
- Installation of the Rhapsody Playground (2017-2018)
How We Do It
Golden Hill Education Foundation Fundraisers
Donate to the Golden Hill Education Foundation
Join the 180 Campaign with an annual or monthly donation.
GHEF Partners
Golden Hill Education Foundation Partners