Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation

Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation Advancing excellence and equity through advocacy and educational funding.

Established in 1985, the Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation works to enhance LCS educational programs by providing "above and beyond" experiences through contributions from individuals, organizations, businesses, and institutions.

After three wonderful days last week at the Lynchburg City Schools Pre-K Enrollment Event, we're excited to share that 6...
06/08/2026

After three wonderful days last week at the Lynchburg City Schools Pre-K Enrollment Event, we're excited to share that 69 children were newly enrolled in Lynchburg Imagination Library!

These children will now receive a FREE book mailed directly to their home every month until their 5th birthday, helping build a love of reading and support early literacy right from the start.

In addition to enrolling new families, we were also able to assist several current participants with address updates to ensure their books continue arriving each month.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the staff at TC Miller Academy and Hutcherson Academy for welcoming Lynchburg Imagination Library and allowing us to be part of this event. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with families and help more children gain access to books in their homes.

06/03/2026

Love what Mr. Hill and his students have done with this Classroom Innovation Grant!

📚✨We’re excited to be at the Lynchburg City Schools Pre-K Enrollment Event at T. C. Miller Academy!Yesterday was a wonde...
06/02/2026

📚✨We’re excited to be at the Lynchburg City Schools Pre-K Enrollment Event at T. C. Miller Academy!

Yesterday was a wonderful first day, and we were thrilled to register 24 children for the Lynchburg Imagination Library! These children will now receive a FREE, high-quality book mailed directly to their home every month until their 5th birthday.

We’re back for Day 2 and look forward to meeting more families, sharing information about the program, and helping even more children get signed up to receive free books.❤️

If you have a child under the age of 5 who lives in Lynchburg, you can register here:

https://www.lcsedfoundation.org/lynchburg-imagination-library-registration

School is winding down for most teachers and students, but the Ed Foundation is still hard at work. We were thrilled to ...
06/01/2026

School is winding down for most teachers and students, but the Ed Foundation is still hard at work. We were thrilled to pick up a truckload of office supplies from Business Development Centre Inc. this morning. Those items have been taken to our Tools4Schools Warehouse where they will be available for LCS classrooms when everybody returns in early August. Thank you to Michelle Davis at Business Development Centre and to S.C.O.R.E. (Service Core of Retired Executives) for sharing these items you no longer need to be repurposed by our teachers and students!

Doing a summer clean out? The Tools4Schools Warehouse offers school, art, and office supplies to LCS teachers for FREE. This resource is intended to mitigate out of pocket expenses for our teachers and to help ensure everybody has the materials they need to participate in the classroom. Contact [email protected] if you have materials to donate.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to these top scholars from E.C. Glass High School attending the 22nd Annual Senior Hono...
06/01/2026

Congratulations and Best Wishes to these top scholars from E.C. Glass High School attending the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner on May 17, 2026. We at the Ed Foundation enjoyed getting to know each of you as we prepared for this event as well as the opportunity to celebrate your achievements in our Lynchburg City Schools .

Ms. Heidi Oliver is the influential teacher invited to the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner by Mason Minkler. Currently,...
06/01/2026

Ms. Heidi Oliver is the influential teacher invited to the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner by Mason Minkler. Currently, Ms. Oliver serves as an Instructional Resource and DEPTH Teacher for Lynchburg City Schools.

Ms. Oliver said, "I am so honored to have been invited by my former student, Mason Minkler. I had the privilege of teaching him in both second and fourth grade. To be asked to be a part of this celebratory event was truly meaningful. Not only did I get to see him recognized for his hard work and dedication to his education, but I also had the opportunity to reflect on the incredible young man he has become. Moments like these are a wonderful reminder of why I love teaching and being a part of the LCS community. "
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And last, but not least, we celebrated Mason Minkler, who attended the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner as one of E.C. G...
06/01/2026

And last, but not least, we celebrated Mason Minkler, who attended the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner as one of E.C. Glass High School's top 15 graduating seniors.

Mason will attend Dartmouth College with plans for a career in Space Policy Administration/Science Communication. His ultimate goal is to be a public liaison/advocate for NASA science. His favorite extracurricular activity is Marching Band and his favorite memory is the thirty minutes after winning the state championship in his senior year of Marching Band. Mason has a special interest in recreational graphic design.

Mason invited Ms. Heidi Oliver as his honored teacher. Now an Elementary Instructional Resource Teacher, Ms. Oliver taught Mason in 2nd grade at Paul Munro Elementary School and again at Robert S. Payne Elementary School
in 4th grade. Mason shared this story about Ms. Oliver. “When I was building a Native American longhouse in second grade, I cut my finger with child safety scissors badly enough to need stitches. Mrs. Oliver visited me at home the next day - bringing with her candy bars and balloons - to make sure that I was okay after my ordeal. And when I had her again in 4th grade, she laughed with me when I brought those same scissors on the first day - holding them up, asking her whether she ‘remembered these?’ ” Mason also brought these scissors to the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner too!

Congratulations to these Heritage High School Seniors recognized at the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner on May 17, 2026...
05/31/2026

Congratulations to these Heritage High School Seniors recognized at the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner on May 17, 2026. The Ed Foundation extends our congratulations on your accomplishments and our best wishes for your futures. We've enjoyed getting to know you this past month as we prepared for the celebration in your honor.🎓🎆🍀

Ms. Kimberly Gafford teaches Social Studies at Heritage High School. She was honored by 2 invitations to the 22nd Annual...
05/31/2026

Ms. Kimberly Gafford teaches Social Studies at Heritage High School. She was honored by 2 invitations to the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner, and she shared a few comments about teaching and each of the students.

"I love the relationships that I build with students at LCS. Being a part of the community is important and I love the opportunity to support our kids. Lynchburg City Schools and Heritage do a great job of giving all kids opportunities. I am glad to be a part of this. There is a place for each kid to belong and thrive. "

"Gavin (Smith) is a well rounded student that seeks learning opportunities."

"Erin (Noble) is a student that enjoys the learning process and is always looking for ways to improve. She is a diligent student."

Gavin Smith attended the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner as one of Heritage High School 's top 15 graduating seniors. H...
05/31/2026

Gavin Smith attended the 22nd Annual Senior Honors Dinner as one of Heritage High School 's top 15 graduating seniors. He will head to the University of Miami this fall. Gavin's goal is to become a Sports Medicine physician. His favorite extracurricular is Track and Field at HHS. His favorite Lynchburg City Schools memory is a volleyball game to raise money during his sophomore year.

Gavin’s honored teacher is Ms. Kim Gafford. He says, “Mrs. Gafford has gotten to know me on a personal level, helped me become involved in the community and state, and supported me in many extracurricular activities. She's also helped increase my love & passion for learning.”

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