About us


​The Healdsburg Education Foundation (HEF) was founded in 1985 to raise funds for our Healdsburg pre K-12 public schools. Our Board of Directors come from all walks of life, but share a common conviction: that ALL public school students deserve an excellent education. Our mission is to bring our public schools and community together to promote and invest in programs and initiatives that have the greatest impact on student learning, and that equitably help prepare our students for ​college, career, and citizenship.  

HEF Supports:
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​Enrichment Classes

HEF believes that providing an excellent education to our students means giving them many different directions to explore their interests. HEF has raised enrichment funds in the following areas, K-12: 
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Music & Band
  • Coding & Robotics
  • Gardening, Nutrition, & Plant + Soil Science
  • Film & Media​

College & Career Readiness

HEF's ultimate goal is to see our HUSD students successful in their college and career aspirations. Money for college and career initiatives goes towards:
  • College Visits for 8th-11th graders
  • PSAT Exams for all 11th Graders
  • The Healdsburg High School Academic Internship Program
  • Career Technical Education (CTE) Courses like the Construction and Sustainability Academy (CASA) and the Culinary Arts Academy 

Staff & Professional Development

HEF is proud to fundraise for the important roles of:
  • Instructional Coaching 
  • Professional Development
  • Mentor & Advisor Positions​
  • Classroom Paraprofessionals
  • Parent Outreach & Engagement Coordinators​
These individuals strengthen our schools by connecting our  teachers, students and parents with resources that aid in their success and development and provide a support network within our HUSD community.