BUILDING PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION
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    • Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
    • 2021 Golf Tournament
    • Scholarship Banquet
    • Lucy F. Simms Teacher of the Year
    • LEMONADE STAND

Frequently Asked Questions

What is REFI?
The Rockingham Educational Foundation, Inc., REFI, is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that supports learning in the Rockingham County Public Schools (RCPS) by securing financial contributions and educational resources that benefit students and teachers. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors of 25 Rockingham County residents. Many Directors are products are of Rockingham County Public Schools themselves, while others are former local teachers, administrators, and staff. All of the Directors share in a passion for helping to make a difference in our children's lives.

Why do we need REFI? 
Educational foundations are becoming more and more common around the country as school districts struggle more each year to bridge the gap in funding. REFI plays an important role in this process by raising funds that are sent to local classrooms in the form of grants, managing scholarships, and operating a Teacher's Supply Depot. Each of these programs is intended to put more resources at our educators' disposal and ultimately to help our local students. 

How is REFI different than my school's PTA?
​REFI supports each school's parent-teacher organization. Like REFI, they play a crucial role in raising necessary funds for our local schools. REFI focuses on a different area of funding, specifically targeting teachers and their special projects, as well as the resources they lack for normal daily functions. ​
Contact
Board Member Sign-in
Office within RCPS School Board Office:
100 Mount Clinton Pike
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802
​540/564-3218
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  • HOME
  • Who we are
    • FAQ
    • Mission & Vision
    • History
    • Contact
    • Board of Directors
    • REFI Council Members
    • Partners in Education
  • What We Do
    • Early Literacy >
      • Book Drive
    • Innovative Learning Grants >
      • Honor Grants >
        • Endowed Grants
        • McQuilkinHonor
      • 2020-2021 Grant Recipients
    • Scholarships >
      • 2020 Scholarship Recipients
      • Broadway High School
      • East Rockingham High School
      • Spotswood High School
      • Turner Ashby High School
      • Bill Blose Scholarship
    • Teacher Study Grants
    • Teacher Supply Depot >
      • TSD Inventory & Information
    • Teacher Recognition >
      • YES Cards
      • Inspire Awards
  • How to Help
    • Thank An Educator
    • Make a Gift Today!
    • Employee Matching Program
    • Employee Giving
    • Great Community Give
    • Planned Giving
    • Annual Sponsorship
    • Giving Tuesday
    • Amazon Smile
  • Events & News
    • Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
    • 2021 Golf Tournament
    • Scholarship Banquet
    • Lucy F. Simms Teacher of the Year
    • LEMONADE STAND