Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation

09/19/2025

We are set up at the PCHS Cougar football game. Please come by and see us!

07/31/2025

Reminder - The Sgt Perry Hodge Memorial Scholarship ceremony will be held at 6 PM today (Thu. July 31st) at the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. All are welcome to attend!

The Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation (PCPSEF) is extremely honored and grateful to announce the creation of the Sgt. Perry Hodge Memorial Scholarship, generously established by Pulaski County Hearts Behind the Badge. This fully endowed scholarship fund is the result of the tireless...

07/01/2025

Congratulations to the first recipient of the Linda and Carl Yost Young Citizens Award!

The Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation (PCPSEF) is pleased to announce that the first recipient of the Linda and Carl Yost Young Citizens Award is Pulaski County High School student Alexis “Lexi” Tickle. She was nominated for the award by numerous students and faculty because of ...

06/26/2025

There's still time to support students and teachers in Pulaski County! Make a secure donation before noon today! Any amount, no matter the size, will help us in our mission!

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06/25/2025

Scoops for Scholars was a great success for our Education Foundation! We have another opportunity for you to support our students, faculty, and staff during Giving Day. The Giving Day campaign will run through noon tomorrow.

Giving is easy! Just click on the posted link and to make your contribution!

https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Pulaski-County-Public-Schools-Education-Foundation

06/24/2025

BIG NEWS!
Tomorrow's the day!
Giving Day starts at Noon on June 25th.
Support students & teachers in Pulaski County with a donation to PCPSEF
Donate now and make an impact:

As a part of the overall plan to support education, students, and our teachers and staff, Pulaski County Public Schools has revitalized the Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation.The PCPS Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that allows...

06/10/2025

Local Leaders Stafford, Taylor, Establish Scholarships

The Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation (PCPSEF) has received monetary commitments from two local elected officials to establish endowed scholarships for Pulaski County Public Schools students.

Chris Stafford, a member of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors, and his wife Kim have established the Chris and Kim Stafford Endowed Scholarship through the PCPSEF. A scholarship award of approximately $1,000 will be made annually, beginning with the academic year 2029, to a Pulaski County High School (PCHS) student who will pursue a post-secondary degree at Virginia Tech or Radford University.

Josh Taylor, a member of the Pulaski County School Board, has established the Taylor, Smythers, and Mooney Endowed Scholarship to support Pulaski County Public Schools through the Education Foundation. This scholarship will also award $1,000 annually, beginning with the academic year 2029, to a PCHS student pursuing a degree in mathematics, computer science or information technology at New River Community College, Radford University, or Virginia Tech.

Recipients of both scholarships will provide documented financial need. Preference for both scholarships will be for first generation college students.

Both Stafford and Taylor are products and graduates of Pulaski County Public Schools.

Stafford said, “Kim and I are delighted that we can give back to our local schools and community through this scholarship. I am grateful for the high-quality education I received through Pulaski County Public Schools, and this is our way of thanking all the educators who inspired us while also assisting others to pursue higher education.”

Likewise, Taylor said, “My family’s roots run deep in Pulaski County, and I see this scholarship as a way of honoring my family’s history while also providing access to higher education for future students. Higher education has been a key to my success, and I want to ensure others have that same opportunity.”

In addition to holding public offices with the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors and the School Board, both Stafford and Taylor are members of the Board of Directors of the Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation. Both have been instrumental in reviving this organization during this academic year.

The PCPSEF was established in 2007 during the tenure of Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Don Stowers. After initial years of growth, the foundation became somewhat inactive for the past few years. Superintendent Rob Graham laid the groundwork for revitalizing the organization, and Stowers now serves as chairman of the Board of Directors.

As a non-profit organization, the Education Foundation’s purpose is to promote Pulaski County Public Schools and to support programs that benefit students and educators.

06/03/2025

Chris Stafford and Josh Taylor of the Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation present a $500 donation to Angela Price and Laura McDowell with the PCPS Summer Book Bus program. Both elementary school teachers in Pulaski County, Price and McDowell started this program last year to encourage...

05/27/2025

Dear Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation Donors,

We're excited to share some important news about an upcoming opportunity to support our community! The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is gearing up for its 2025 Annual Giving event, and we wanted to make sure you're in the loop.

This year's Annual Giving event officially kicks off on June 1st. This is a fantastic chance to amplify your generosity and make an even greater impact on the causes you care about in the New River Valley.

The highlight of the event will be the Annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour period of fundraising. Mark your calendars: it starts on June 25th at 12 PM (noon) and runs through to June 26th at 12 PM (noon).

There are multiple ways to donate. If you would like to donate by check, you can mail your check to:

Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation
PO Box 54
Dublin, VA 24084

or click the link below to donate on line.

https://www.givelocalnrv.org/donate/Pulaski-County-Public-Schools-Education-Foundation

Your continued support for education in Pulaski County, whether through our foundation or other vital community initiatives, is truly appreciated.

Thank you for your incredible generosity.

Sincerely,
The Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation

Mark your calendars for the 10th annual NRV day of giving - we're kicking things off at noon on Wednesday, June 28 - noon on Thursday, June 29. GiveLocalNRV, is the giving day that allows donors to support dozens of organizations in one place.

05/19/2025

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! 🍦

Come out tomorrow night to The Conery in Draper between 5 and 8 pm for dinner from American Dream Food Truck and ice cream! PCPS Education Foundation will receive 10% of all sales!

05/12/2025

Scoops for Scholars- Tuesday, May 20! 🍦🌭

With heavy rain and winds forecasted for tomorrow evening the Scoops for Scholars fundraising event with The Conery and Mountain 2 Island's American Dream Food Truck has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 20 from 5 - 8 pm!