Grants to Schools

The Garner Educational Foundation, with support from the Town of Garner, Wake County, and various community groups, businesses, and individuals, offers a variety of recognitions and grants for Garner-area schools and staff members.  Each year, the GEF Board will determine provision of school grants.  Information will be sent to school principals on grants available.  Past grants have provided funds for technology purchases at each school from digital cameras, computers, scanners, to flash drives and for professional development and specific student programs.

Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Garner Educational Foundation provides scholarships for graduating seniors from Garner Magnet High School.  Funds for these scholarships are provided by Progress Energy Carolinas and by donations collected by GEF.

In 2009, two $1000 scholarships will be available to be awarded to the two graduating seniors of Garner Magnet High School:  the R. W. Moore Scholarship and the Progress Energy Carolinas Scholarship.  Information on the GEF scholarships is available from the GMHS guidance department.

Recognition Activities

The Garner Educational Foundation began in Spring 2002 a recognition program honoring retiring educators and staff from the GEF schools.  Retirees have attended either a reception or a dinner at a local restaurant.  Details on the date and location for the 2009 retiree dinner will be sent to each retiree identified by the school principals.

Since 2006, GEF in collaboration with the Town of Garner and the Garner Chamber of Commerce has recognized with a reception and a gift those educators who are winners of local, state, or national awards such as the Teacher of the Year award.   More details will be posted at a later date.

2008 Retirees

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