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Spellbinding Success: Harry Potter-themed gala raises $185,000 for Martin County students

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — More than 200 people stepped into the magical world of Harry Potter at this year’s Evening of Excellence | Bids for Kids event, which benefits Martin County students. Hosted by the Education Foundation of Martin County and presented by Morganti, this elegant gala fundraiser took place on Saturday, April 5, at Harbour Ridge Country Club. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County plans magical celebration

Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — The wizardry of Harry Potter will be on full display at this year’s Evening of Excellence | Bids for Kids event, which benefits Martin County students. Hosted by the Education Foundation of Martin County and presented by Morganti, this elegant gala fundraiser will take place from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Harbour Ridge Country Club in Palm City and is expected to be a sell-out. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County plans magical celebration

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — The wizardry of Harry Potter will be on full display at this year’s Evening of Excellence | Bids for Kids event, which benefits Martin County students. Hosted by the Education Foundation of Martin County and presented by Morganti, this elegant gala fundraiser will take place from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Harbour Ridge Country Club in Palm City and is expected to be a sell-out. more…

Harbour Ridge Charity Mah Jongg Tournament to benefit local students and teachers

Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County’s annual Mah Jongg tournament is so popular that it’s already sold out. Presented by Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, the charity event will be held on Friday, March 7, at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 Harbour Ridge Blvd. To be placed on a wait list, call the Foundation’s office at 772-600-8062. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County announces Teacher of the Year Award winners

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Summary: PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County announced its Teacher of the Year winners during a special celebration at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center on October 25. Vanessa Molina-Council of Citrus Grove Elementary School took top honors and was named the 2024-2025 Martin County Teacher of the Year. She will go on to represent Martin County in the state competition to become the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County expands staff

Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Category: Doreen's Press Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County — Martin County School District’s strategic non-profit partner — has expanded its staff with the addition of two full-time employees and one temporary employee whose position has become permanent. Jinara Reyes has been named the new resource development coordinator, Candice Tedesco is the new program coordinator, and Pamela Amsbaugh works as the bookkeeper. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County expands staff

Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County — Martin County School District’s strategic non-profit partner — has expanded its staff with the addition of two full-time employees and one temporary employee whose position has become permanent. Jinara Reyes has been named the new resource development coordinator, Candice Tedesco is the new program coordinator, and Pamela Amsbaugh works as the bookkeeper. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County recognizes this year’s Teacher of the Year candidates

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Category: Doreen's Press Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — Teachers, often referred to as the unrecognized superheroes of society, are getting their due recognition by the Education Foundation of Martin County with its annual Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration presented by Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart & Alfa Romeo Stuart. Every year, the Foundation invites each school in Martin County to nominate one of its teachers for this prestigious award. There are 23 candidates for the 2024-2025 program, as follows. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County announces Teacher of the Year Award winners

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Tonight, the Education Foundation of Martin County announced its Teacher of the Year winners during a special celebration at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center. Vanessa Molina-Council of Citrus Grove Elementary School took top honors and was named the 2024-2025 Martin County Teacher of the Year. She will go on to represent Martin County in the state competition to become the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County sets up hurricane fund to benefit affected schools

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Category: Doreen's Press Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC), in partnership with the Martin County School District, has established the Hurricane Milton Crisis Fund to support students, staff and their families who need urgent assistance. One hundred percent of the monies raised will benefit the parties. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County sets up hurricane fund to benefit affected schools

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC), in partnership with the Martin County School District, has established the Hurricane Milton Crisis Fund to support students, staff and their families who need urgent assistance. One hundred percent of the monies raised will benefit the parties. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County announces Teacher of the Year Award winners

Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Category: Doreen's Press Releases
Summary: PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Tonight, the Education Foundation of Martin County announced its Teacher of the Year winners during a special celebration at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center. Vanessa Molina-Council of Citrus Grove Elementary School took top honors and was named the 2024-2025 Martin County Teacher of the Year. She will go on to represent Martin County in the state competition to become the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County recognizes this year’s Teacher of the Year candidates

Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — Teachers, often referred to as the unrecognized superheroes of society, are getting their due recognition by the Education Foundation of Martin County with its annual Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration presented by Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart & Alfa Romeo Stuart. Every year, the Foundation invites each school in Martin County to nominate one of its teachers for this prestigious award. There are 23 candidates for the 2024-2025 program, as follows. more…

Community Foundation awards grant to Education Foundation of Martin County

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has awarded a $49,000 grant to the Education Foundation of Martin County. more…

Community Foundation awards grant to Education Foundation of Martin County

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Summary: The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has awarded a $49,000 grant to the Education Foundation of Martin County. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County helps students forge a path in healthcare

Date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Category: Doreen's Press Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — The HCA Healthcare Foundation has awarded a $60,000 grant to the Education Foundation of Martin County, which will lead to more healthcare career opportunities for local high school students. The grant is a $20,000 award per year for the next three years. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County helps students forge a path in healthcare

Date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — The HCA Healthcare Foundation has awarded a $60,000 grant to the Education Foundation of Martin County, which will lead to more healthcare career opportunities for local high school students. The grant is a $20,000 award per year for the next three years. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County’s gala raises over $200,000

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — Students, teachers and schools will benefit from the Education Foundation of Martin County’s Evening of Excellence | Bids for Kids event, which raised over $200,000. Presented by Morganti, this elegant gala fundraiser was held on Sat., April 20, at Harbour Ridge Country Club. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County plans Evening of Excellence

Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — “Beauty and the Beast” is the theme of this year’s Evening of Excellence | Bids for Kids event, which benefits Martin County students. Hosted by the Education Foundation of Martin County and presented by Morganti, this elegant gala fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 20, at Harbour Ridge Country Club in Palm City and is expected to be a sell-out. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County plans Evening of Excellence

Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — “Beauty and the Beast” is the theme of this year’s Evening of Excellence | Bids for Kids event, which benefits Martin County students. Hosted by the Education Foundation of Martin County and presented by Morganti, this elegant gala fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 20, at Harbour Ridge Country Club in Palm City and is expected to be a sell-out. more…

Mah Jongg Tournament benefits students and teachers

Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County’s recent Mah Jongg tournament raised both awareness of public school needs as well as $22,000. All proceeds benefit the local Education Foundation, which organizes many educational enrichment programs for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. more…

Mah Jongg scheduled for March 1

Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Category: Doreen's Press Releases
Summary: Education Foundation of Martin County more…

Education Foundation of Martin County’s Book Bonanza aims to improve literacy

Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Category: Doreen's Press Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — Literacy is at the core of a student’s education and that’s why the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is hosting several family literacy events at elementary schools around the Martin County School District. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County’s Charity Mah Jongg Tournament at Harbour Ridge benefits students and teachers

Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Category: Doreen's Press Releases
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — “Make a Hand and Give a Hand to Education” — that’s the theme of the upcoming Harbour Ridge Mah Jongg tournament. All proceeds will benefit the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC), which organizes many educational enrichment programs for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. more…

EOE is coming up

Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Category: Doreen's Press Releases
Summary: EOE is scheduled for April 20 more…

Education Foundation of Martin County’s Charity Mah Jongg Tournament at Harbour Ridge benefits students and teachers

Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — “Make a Hand and Give a Hand to Education” — that’s the theme of the upcoming Harbour Ridge Mah Jongg tournament. All proceeds will benefit the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC), which organizes many educational enrichment programs for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools more…

Education Foundation of Martin County’s Book Bonanza this week

Date: Monday, January 15, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: It’s all about literacy! This is a series of free events that will provide a dinner for families and a variety of literacy-themed, fun-filled activities to support the district's efforts to increase family engagement and instill a love of reading. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County’s Book Bonanza aims to improve literacy

Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Category: Doreen's Press Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — Literacy is at the core of a student’s education and that’s why the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is hosting several family literacy events at elementary schools around the Martin County School District. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County’s Book Bonanza aims to improve literacy

Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: STUART, Fla. — Literacy is at the core of a student’s education and that’s why the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is hosting several family literacy events at elementary schools around the Martin County School District. The EFMC Book Bonanza 2024 is a series of free events that will provide a dinner for families and a variety of literacy-themed, fun-filled activities to support the district's efforts to increase family engagement and instill a love of reading. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County’s Book Bonanza aims to improve literacy

Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Summary: Literacy is at the core of a student’s education and that’s why the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is hosting several family literacy events at elementary schools around the Martin County School District. The EFMC Book Bonanza 2024 is a series of free events that will provide a dinner for families and a variety of literacy-themed, fun-filled activities to support the district's efforts to increase family engagement and instill a love of reading. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County announces Teacher of the Year Award winners

Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Category: EFMC News Releases
Summary: PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County announced its Teacher of the Year winners during a special celebration on November 3 at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center. Joshua Perry of Crystal Lake Elementary School took top honors and was named the 2023-2024 Martin County Teacher of the Year. He will go on to represent Martin County in the state competition to become the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year. more…

Congratulations to our 2014 Martin County Teacher of the Year Candidates

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Category: News
Summary: Candidates have been specially selected by their peers at each of 22 school sites for their outstanding commitment to their students, their profession, and our community... more…

Elementary kids in Martin get in on robotics competition with devices to help elderly friends

Date: Friday, October 19, 2012
Category: News from TCPalm
Summary: MARTIN COUNTY — A new program for elementary students in Martin County allows youth to form bonds with senior citizens and brainstorm innovative ways to help their elderly friends with the daily challenges that often come with old age. more…

Flutist Nestor Torres coming to schools

Date: Monday, October 15, 2012
Category: News from TCPalm
Summary: The Education Foundation of Martin County is bringing back Grammy award-winning Latin jazz artist Nestor Torres to schools throughout Martin County. more…

Prize Parade greeted with cheers, tears Education Foundation of Martin County hands out grants to teachers with promising projects

Date: Friday, October 12, 2012
Category: News from TCPalm
Summary: MARTIN COUNTY — At most of the 15 classrooms, there were big smiles and raucous cheers when the Education Foundation of Martin County Prize Parade showed up Friday with red balloons and over-sized checks representing nearly $15,000 in grant money. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County Literacy and Student Achievement Programming Get A Boost From Hobe Sound Community Chest

Date: Monday, June 4, 2012
Category: Press Releases
Summary: The Education Foundation of Martin County is pleased to announce it has received a $34,000 grant from the Hobe Sound Community Chest. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County’s Charity Mah Jongg Tournament at Harbour Ridge benefits students and teachers

Date: Monday, June 4, 2012
Category: Press Releases
Summary: PALM CITY, Fla. — “Make a Hand and Give a Hand to Education” — that’s the theme of the upcoming Harbour Ridge Mah Jongg tournament. All proceeds will benefit the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC), which organizes many educational enrichment programs for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. more…

Education Foundation Offers Innovative Project Grants to Fund Real-World Learning Experiences

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Category: Press Releases
Summary: $35,000 is up for grabs! Education Foundation is offering teachers the opportunity to apply for Innovative Project Grants more…

Author Shari Furnstahl To Kickoff Disability Awareness Week

Date: Monday, April 30, 2012
Category: Press Releases
Summary: Sponsoring speaker Shari Furnstahl, author of From Stepping Stones to Stumbling Blocks, the inspirational and humorous story of a learning disabled, "at risk" child's journey from the back of the class to the head of the class; from a special education student to special education teacher. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County Gets Commitment To Education For An Evening of Excellence From The Morganti Group

Date: Monday, March 12, 2012
Category: Press Releases
Summary: more…

Education Foundation of Martin County Receives Generous Grant To Move Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead

Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Category: Press Releases
Summary: The Education Foundation of Martin County is pleased to announce it has received a $76,600 grant from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. more…

Home Grown: VGTI Florida Encouraging Budding Scientists In Martin County

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Category: Press Releases
Summary: Scientists at the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute Florida (VGTI) want to encourage the next generation of scientists, starting with students on the Treasure Coast. more…

Education Foundation of Martin County's Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration

Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Category: Press Releases
Summary: Who will receive the ultimate honor? more…

Contribute to our Capital Campaign

Date: Monday, June 7, 2010
Category: Announcements
Summary: Please contribute now... more…