The New Horizons Educational Foundation (NHEF) raises funds via corporate donations, private donations, and the annual charity golf classic to provide:

Academic Scholarships to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Governor’s School for Science and Technology (GSST) students;

Honorariums for the transition from school to work for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and;

Incentive Funds for positive behavioral supports as part of the Regional Special Education program.

Teacher of the Year Program that recognizes one outstanding educator annually that embodies the spirit of our charter to illuminate minds, ignite passions, and shape futures.

Teacher Innovation Grants to teachers and instructional staff to support an experimental student experience, a groundbreaking instructional program, or a project-based learning unit.

The Education Foundation raised over $53,500 during the 2021-2022 school year!

Ed Dupree, the welding instructor for the Butler Farm campus, and his welding students participated in this competition and event with Project MFG. The students also participated in a shipyard tour and had a chance to talk with numerous local maritime employers.

Students in the Pharmacy Technician class have begun their externships with local business partners such as Riverside Health Services and Walgreens. By applying the workplace readiness skills learned in the classroom, students are well-equipped to demonstrate their knowledge.

Deb Rosson, Veterinary Science Instructor, was awarded a congratulatory plaque from iCEV, an online curriculum and testing agency that specializes in certifications. She received the plaque for having over ten (10) students pass the annual certification test in Veterinary Medical Applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Congratulations!

The chemistry students are showing continued improvement in their lab skills as the school year progresses. This lab focused on titration to determine the concentration of KMnO4 and H2O2. The students (Faith & John from Poquoson High School) were looking for the perfect light pink endpoint.

At Yorktown Middle School Center for Autism, staff and students celebrated holiday festivities with a visit from Black Panther during spirit week. Students and staff were excited to meet the Black Panther and celebrate the Wakanda Forever movie.

The Center for Apprenticeship & Adult Training (CFAAT) in cooperation with iCEV, a national testing agency, awarded the Veterinary Assistant instructor a plaque. The plaque recognizes Houpt's commitment to her students as they successfully completed the Veterinary Medical Applications certification exam with ten (10) or more students!

As part of its recruitment initiative, the In-School Youth program hosted high school students at a recent leadership development and open house. The students were very engaged as they explored how a positive mindset could motivate them to pursue their dreams.

In partnership with the Williamsburg Health Foundation, The Flanagan Counselor Education Clinic is excited to announce SSPARK: Skills and Support for Parenting Adaptive and Resilient Kids. This is a free resource for interested families.

SSPARK is a group for parents of children 3-12 years old, designed to provide information about child development and parenting skills to strengthen parent-child communication and cooperation. While parents are in group, children 5+ can participate in Student Success Skills, a group designed to help kids develop academic, social, and self-management skills. For children under 5, or those who do not participate in Student Success Skills, childcare will be provided.

Who: Parents and children in the Greater Williamsburg Region

When: Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30pm, starting October 11

Where**: Flanagan Counselor Education Clinic, 301 Monticello Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23185

**Virtual options for parents may be available!

For more information or to enroll, visit linktr.ee/wmfcec