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