10/09 Golf Tournament Update
Registrations for the 2nd YEF Golf Tournament at York Golf and Tennis have been proceeding better than expected! There are still foursomes available, but we anticipate the event to sell out. To reserve your foursome (or to help sponsor the event!), visit https://birdease.com/yefgolftournament
2025 Dr. Henry R. Scipione Award
Thanks for your submissions for the 2025 Dr. Henry R. Scipione Award. Nominations are now closed. The award recipient will be announced at the beginning of the new school year (late August/early September) 2025.
Nominate your most admired York educator to receive this prestigious YEF Award.
“Awarded to an educator whose efforts serve to promote and advance excellence in education for students in the York school system.”
YEF would like your family to decide! Use the Survey Monkey link below to tell us who you think deserves a chance to win the Dr. Henry R. Scipione Award, along with a $500 unrestricted cash award. The recipient of the award will be announced at the district-wide teacher meeting in August. To nominate someone, please fill out the nomination form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V9L5NCF
2nd Annual Golf Tournament 10/9
On October 9, The York Education Foundation will hold our second 18 hole scramble tournament at the beautiful York Golf and Tennis Club, situated along the picturesque York River. Foursome registrations are open now. Carts will be provided. A hot off-the-grill, chef-prepared lunch is included. There will be a post-tournament reception immediately following the event. Non-golfers can join us and enjoy the breathtaking views of the York River, as reception-only tickets are available. Golfers and reception attendees can bid on silent auction items. A cash bar will be available during the reception.
For more details, or to register, sponsor, or donate, please visit the event website:
https://birdease.com/yefgolftournament
2025-2026 Grant Cycle Has Closed
Thanks to all the educators that submitted! We will post an update soon regarding this year’s award schedule.
Grant History is Now Available Online
We’ve added a set of pages for Grant History, which can be accessed from the Grants menu. Here’s a direct link: Grant History
Thanks for visiting Stage Neck April 3!
We had a good outing at the Stage Neck Inn on April 3. Guests got to meet members of the YEF Board, saw a presentation about our history and mission, and saw a demo of the latest from the Robotics Team. Stage Neck served hors d’oeuvres and cold drinks.
See us @ Stage Neck Inn on April 3!
Join us on Thursday evening, April 3, 2025, at 6:00 at the beautiful Stage Neck Inn to learn a little bit about who we are, what we do and how you can be a part of this great organization! We will be offering cold drinks, wonderful hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar overlooking the mouth of the York River.
How You Can Help
We are currently looking for parents and community members to become involved in several ways: Grant Committee, Fund Raising, and Board Members are needed!
Special Thanks to The Stage Neck Inn for hosting our event!
Here’s a link to the full Meet and Greet flyer
2025-2026 Grant Cycle is Open!
For more information, please go to our Grant Information page. Grant Applications will be accepted until April 18.
Pickleball Fundraiser Update
We had a very successful tournament at Seacoast Pickleball. Look here for more details and pictures!
2024 Dr. Henry R. Scipione Award
Congratulations to Tony Beaumier, the recipient of the Dr. Henry R. Scipione Award for 2024. See the details here
YEF Golf Tournament Wrap-up
We are thrilled that he YEF Golf Tournament at York Golf and Tennis was a resounding success. The weather was perfect, the spirit of community was pervasive. Golf, food, fun, and music. There’s so much to say, we added a special page to describe it. Be sure to check out the photo gallery at the bottom of the new page!
YEF Grant Awards for 2024-2025
Click here for the summary of this year’s grant winners
YEF Golf Tournament Sept 12!
On September 12, The York Education Foundation will hold an inaugural 18 hole scramble tournament at the beautiful York Golf and Tennis Club, situated along the picturesque York River. Golfers can register as a foursome or as single participants. Carts will be provided. A hot off-the-grill, chef-prepared lunch is included. There will be a post-tournament reception immediately following the event. Non-golfers, please join us and enjoy the breathtaking views of the York River, as reception-only tickets are available. Golfers and reception attendees can bid on silent auction items. A cash bar will be available during the reception.
For more details, or to register, sponsor, or donate, please visit the event website:
https://birdease.com/yefgolftournament
We want to thank the sponsors of the YEF Golf Tournament:
- York Teacher’s Association
- York Retired School Staff
- Clark & Howell LLC
- The FootBridge Companies LLC
- Gamache Landscaping
- Adam Pierce Landscaping
- Pierce Excavation LLC
- Schmid Law Offices
- Agamenticus Plumbing & Heating
- Atlantic Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
- Shoreline Construction
- Proscape, Inc.
- Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty
- Kittery Trading Post
- York Driving School
- Ellis Insurance Agency
- Johnny’s Candy Corner
- Kennebunk Savings
- Fogg Bros. Drywall Corp
- The Lab Maine – Alll Things Creative
- The Sedoric Group of Steward Partners
- Abigail Douris Real Estate
- Attar Engineering, Inc.
- Greenier Builders Incorporated
- The Bergeron Family
- Dunne’s Ice Cream
- Stage Neck Inn
- JetMail Services, Inc
- Shoreline Digital Productions, Inc.
- Gammon Lawn Care
- Kirk Todd Mortgage Lending Team at Movement
- Graystone Builders, Inc
- The Beach Rose
YEF Grant Awards for 2023-2024
Here is the summary of last year’s grant winners
