Opportunity Fund

The Opportunity Fund is a flexible support fund dedicated to increasing extra-curricular and co-curricular program access for students and families in the Hood River County School District who face financial, linguistic, geographical, or other barriers.

Geographic Scope: Hood River County School District, Oregon

Focus Areas:

• Extra-curricular and co-curricular programs
• Intramural sports (futsal league)
• Literacy programs
• Arts in Education
• Music and athletic fee waivers
• After-school care scholarships
• CPR certifications
• Swim lessons
• Student enrichment for underserved populations

Target Population:

• Students and families facing financial barriers
• Students facing linguistic barriers
• Students facing geographical barriers
• Underrepresented students in programs

Focus on Elementary and Middle Schools: While supporting all HRCSD schools, program has primary focus on elementary and middle school students

Management: All Opportunity Fund initiatives are funded by HRCEF and managed by the school district

Arts in Education

• Artist in Residence Program bringing visual, performing, literary, and media arts to schools
• Serves all 1st and 3rd grade students in the district
• Professional artists lead hands-on exploration of creativity and self-expression
• Available at all elementary schools

Accessible After-School Care

• Need-based scholarships for after-school care
• Provides safe learning and play space while parents work
• Schools served: May Street, Mid Valley, Parkdale & Westside Elementary Schools
• Status: Current

Family Literacy Night

• New program helping students build reading skills through parental involvement
• Pilot resulted in all participating students reading at or above grade level
• Launched at all elementary schools in 2025
• Status: Current, expanded to all elementary schools

Little Steps, Big Dreams (529 Match Program)

• Helps families of kindergartners start a 529 College Savings plan
• Provides matching funds/incentives

Contact Information:

• Phone: (541) 387-5713
• For program eligibility questions: Contact school staff directly
• Address: 1011 Eugene St., Hood River, OR 97031

How to Apply

Program-Specific Applications:

Each Opportunity Fund initiative has different application processes managed through the school district

Students should contact their school staff for eligibility information and application details for specific programs

Contact for More Information:

School-based programs: Contact school staff directly

Foundation-level inquiries:

- Phone: (541) 387-5713
- Email: ed.foundation@hoodriver.k12.or.us