PGAEF News
TICKETS ON SALE! Prince George Alliance for Education Foundation to Hold Gala Dinner Fundraiser on August 29
Updated: April 10, 2026
The Prince George Alliance for Education Foundation invites the community to come together in support of the children of Prince George County at its Gala Dinner fundraiser, an evening dedicated to celebration, connection, and giving back, slated for August 29, 2026 beginning at 6 p.m. (THIS IS A CHANGE)
Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets now for a memorable night of dinner, music, and fellowship at the Hopewell Moose Lodge, located at 4701 Western Street in Hopewell. Alongside dinner and dessert, the evening will also include the return of the popular silent auction, showcasing a variety of items generously donated by local businesses and community partners.
Additionally, the event will feature remarks from previous mini-grant award winners, who will share how the PGAEF’s funding helped support projects that benefited students in their classrooms and schools within Prince George County.
Tickets for the fundraiser can be purchased in person at the Prince George County School Board Office during regular business hours located at 6410 Courts Drive between the county social services and administration buildings in the government complex.
Ticket prices are as follows: Individual: $40, Couple: $70, and Table of 6: $220.
Interested guests can also buy tickets online at https://www.pgs.k12.va.us/apps/form/pgaef2026dinner.
Fundraising events like the Prince George Alliance for Education Foundation's Gala Dinner, fall pancake breakfast, and others help raise funds that support the non-profit's mini-grant program and other initiatives aimed at supporting Prince George County Public Schools, its students, and staff. Over the years, the PGAEF has awarded thousands of dollars to teachers, helping provide sensory tools for kindergarten students at North Elementary, stuffed animal sewing kits for Prince George High School Independent Living students, state-of-the-art Blue-Bots for Middle Road Elementary students, and key professional development experiences for teachers.
PGAEF + The John Randolph Foundation
The Foundation is also supported by the Friends of Prince George County Public Schools Endowed Fund, administered by the John Randolph Foundation. This fund will help support the school division's efforts in providing high-quality education to the children of Prince George County.
To donate, click https://johnrandolphfoundation.org/ to visit the John Randolph Foundation website. From there, click “Donate,” and type in "Friends of the Prince George County Public Schools Endowment Fund” in the provided box if you wish to have your donation applied to the fund.
To learn more about the Foundation, visit its website at http://www.pgs.k12.va.us/PGAEF/.
Oct. 22, 2024 - PGAEF Receives Donation from Locally Headquartered Touchstone Bank
Jan. 31, 2024 - Enjoy A Night Out at PGAEF's Gala Dinner on March 23 at the Hopewell Moose
March 23 at the Hopewell Moose Lodge
- Individual: $50
- Couple: $90
- Table of 6: $270
- Table of 8: $360
Mar. 24, 2023 - PGAEF Awards Three PGCPS Educators Mini-Grants During Latest Funding Round
On Friday, March 17, 2023, the PGAEF Prize Patrol made two special deliveries, starting the morning at North Elementary School, where kindergarten teacher Brooke Fitzwater was presented with a check for $1,128. The funds will be used to purchase sensory tools for her students and will be available to other members of North Elementary's kindergarten team.
Later in the day, the PGAEF Prize Patrol visited Prince George High School, surprising Independent Living teacher Kimberly Saunders with a check for $500, allowing for the purchase of stuffed animal sewing kits, helping to support Saunders' goals of giving students a variety of hands-on learning opportunities in her class.
The final PGAEF Prize Patrol stop was made on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the recently opened Middle Road Elementary School, surprising Information Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT) Jenna Kimble with a $994 check. Through this funding, Kimble will be able to add five Blue-Bots and five additional maps to the school’s available technology, helping K-5 students at the school integrate coding practices with core content skills.
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PGAEF awards mini-grants quarterly, with the next application deadline quickly approaching on Friday, April 14, 2023. Following the April submission period, applicants can complete the online application by Friday, June 16, to be considered for mini-grant funding.
The March grant awards are the latest to be funded by The Prince George Alliance for Education Foundation. In January, North Elementary School 4th grade teacher Megan Wilder received a $1,000 grant for professional development, helping Wilder and her colleague, Liza Newbold, attend the “Get Your Teach On” conference, a multi-day event specializing in professional development for educators and administrators.
During the 2022-23 School Year, PGAEF has awarded over $3,500 in mini-grants to Prince George County Public Schools educators.
Jan. 23, 2023 - PGAEF Awards $1,000 Mini-Grant to North Elementary Teacher for Professional Development
Oct. 17, 2022 - PGAEF Pancake Breakfast Serves Up Warm Hot Cakes For Good Cause
Aug. 31, 2022 - Support the Friends of Prince George County Public Schools Endowed Fund
Feb. 15, 2022 - PGAEF Awards Mini-Grants to David A. Harrison Elementary Teachers
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Posted: February 15, 2022
The Prince George Alliance for Education Foundation (PGAEF) awarded a pair of grants to two David A. Harrison Elementary School teachers to support their efforts to deliver engaging lessons and learning experiences to their students.