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A BRILLIANT EDUCATION FOR EVERY STUDENT FUELS A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR BRISTOL

That's why the BVPS Education Foundation cultivates resources and relationships that uplift our schools, support our teachers, and inspire brilliance in our students.

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Imagine a community that invests

in the next generation.

 
We envision a less-burdened Bristol, Virginia

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We envision a Bristol, Virginia that is full of inspired, passionate, and successful young adults who contribute to the community through business, philanthropy, and service. We envision a Bristol, Virginia with hundreds of businesses and nonprofits that are less burdened because our Virginia High School graduates are supporting them.​

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Match your resources to our initiatives

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We are searching for partners who believe that investing in our school system is an incredible opportunity to alleviate the many burdens facing our families in Bristol, Virginia. If you are a change-maker who wants to...
 

  • Support a cause that aligns with your values

  • Build strong connections within our community

  • Make a positive impact for generations to come

 

...we would love to meet you! We are seeking partners who will invest both money and time into the lives of our students.

$43k+

given to teachers

$57k+

given to seniors

$18k+

given to enrichment

Classroom

Grants
enable teachers to bring innovative and engaging learning opportunities to their students

Senior Scholarships
provide financial support to seniors as they embark on their future academic or career plans

Enrichment Programs
enhance the standard, core curriculum with important art, music, and extracurricular activities

Alumni Involvement
gives past students a way to stay connected and give back to Bristol Virginia's next generation

Scholarship and Grant Awards

Senior Scholarship Winners for 2024

Education Foundation Scholarship

  • Alixandra Bennett

  • Ellie Cobb

  • Paris Martin

  • Kaeleen Robinson

  • Kaleb Ziegler

 

Rex Gearhart Memorial Scholarship

  • Paris Martin

 

John Iskra Math Scholarship

  • Amanda "Katie" Rankin

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Brinkley Wilson Memorial Scholarship

  • Stephen Dexter Barrett

 

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​Classroom Grant Awards for 2024​

 

  • Christy Haworth, VMS

    • Promoting Collaboration in 6th Grade Math

  • Daphne Murray, VMS

    • Battle of the Books: Reading for a Purpose

  • Darla Williams, Virginia High School

    • Cooking Lessons for Functional Curriculum

    • Token Economics

  • Shauna Russell, VHS

    • Ecologies

About the Foundation

Our non-profit cultivates resources and relationships that elevate our schools, support our teachers, and inspire brilliance in our students. Through impactful grants, scholarships, enrichment programs, and alumni initiatives, we ensure every student has the opportunity to shine and contribute to our community's prosperity.
 
As an autonomous support organization, we are dedicated to holistically serving the BVPS system. Our programs, funded by individual contributions and community partnerships, operate at the individual, classroom, school, and system-wide levels.
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We share these values with our partners:
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Empowerment: We unlock potential by providing direct access to resources that uplift schools, support teachers, and enable students to reach new heights.
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Engagement: We create connections with engaged Bearcat alumni and local businesses, fostering a network of support that fuels Bristol's prosperity.
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Impact: We ignite bright futures through impactful grants, scholarships, enrichment programs, and alumni initiatives, ensuring every student has a chance to shine.

Leadership

The BVPS Education Foundation is guided by a dedicated and passionate Board of Directors. Our leadership team is composed of community leaders, educators, and professionals who bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to educational excellence. Together, we work tirelessly to advance our mission of empowering students, supporting teachers, and enhancing the educational experience within Bristol Virginia Public Schools.


Brittany Wilson Shortt

Executive Director


Susan Morton Leonard
Board Chair
 
Taylor Griffin
Vice Chair
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Asia Malone
Secretary/Treasurer

Sheriff Tyrone Foster
Board Member
 
Donna Hale
Board Member

Phil Hamilton
Board Member

Randy White
Board Member

Dr. David Scott
Superintendent of Bristol Virginia Public Schools

Contact

208 Lee Street

Bristol, VA 24201

276-821-5615

foundation@bvps.org

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