TEF & Trees

One of TEF’s great programs is our yearly tree project.  In 2015, TEF used funds from a generous Cargill donation to provide 17 Tooele County School District schools with 37 trees. Cory Dobson, Custodial Services Supervisor for TCSD was instrumental in the completion of this project and sent the following note to TEF: I would[…]

2015 Utah Watercolor Society Exhibit

The TEF Traveling Art Exhibits continue with the 2015 Utah Watercolor Society at Grantsville Junior High School, October 5 – November 2, 2015. This is a great opportunity for members of the community to view first-class art without leaving the Tooele Valley! There will be nine exhibits in the 2015-2016 school year, and each will feature[…]

Traveling Art Exhibit at East Elementary

The TEF Traveling Art Exhibits begin today at East Elementary with the World of the Wild exhibit. This is a great opportunity for members of the community to view first-class art without leaving the Tooele Valley!  There will be nine exhibits in the 2015-2016 school year, and each will feature a unique art theme and artist(s).  Check this[…]

Partners in Prevention Grant Presentation

Ed Dalton, TEF Executive Director and Scott Rogers, TCSD Superintendent On September 1, 2015, the Tooele Education Foundation hosted a reception for the principals of all TCSD schools to distribute money from the Partners for Prevention School Climate Transformation Mini Grant.  This grant was created in partnership with TEF, TCSD, Tooele City Communities that Care, and[…]

2015-2016 Traveling Art Exhibits

Block Print by Everett Ruess TEF is proud to announce the Traveling Art Exhibit schedule for the 2015-2016 school year. Each year, TEF sponsors several traveling art exhibits in partnership with the Utah Division of Arts and Museums. This year, nine TCSD schools will host the exhibits, providing a great opportunity for students and the[…]

Back-to-School Community Closet

Recently, TEF was happy to partner with Cargill to provide almost 800 backpacks and school supplies for children at the annual Back- to-School Community Closet, August 7-8 at Blue Peak High School.  Besides backpacks and supplies, members of the community “shopped” the Community Closet, which included free, gently-used clothing and shoes, free hygiene products, and free[…]