Metcalfe County Educational Foundation

Metcalfe County Educational Foundation Memorial Gifts:

Metcalfe County Board of Education in memory of:
Margaret Cowan
Susan Chambers
Larry Noe
James Osbon Sr.

Kay Harbison in memory of: Susan Chambers
MCHS Class of 1978 in memory of: Cathy Moss
Kim Harwood in memory of:
Susan Chambers
Tim Best

Class of 1963 donation to the G.L. Richardson scholarship fund in memory of:
Joann Martin Moran
Dale Scott

We are thrilled to announce and deeply honored to receive a $5,000 donation from Candela Renewables!

Candela is currently developing the Summer Shade Solar Project. We can't thank them enough for their generous donation.

Pictured (L-R): Torrie Osbon, MCEF Vice President; Benny Lile, MCEF President; Aubree Muse, Project Development Manager for Candela Renewables; Jim Woodruff, Vice President of Public Affairs for Candela Renewables

Donation Information:

Checks:
Metcalfe County Educational Foundation
c/o Metcalfe County Board of Education
709 West Stockton Street
Edmonton, KY 42129

Venmo: @-EdFoundation

PayPal:
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of MCHS graduate Gary Lawrence Richardson. Many Metcalfe alum have fond memories of Mr. Richardson during his time at MCHS. Whether serving as U.S. History teacher, girls basketball coach, or high school principal, we remember Mr. Richardson for his kind smile and pleasant nature.
We extend the sympathies of all Metcalfe alumni to his family and friends.

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MCEF RECEIVES INAUGURAL DONATION

EDMONTON, Ky. (March 31, 2025) – The Metcalfe County Educational Foundation (MCEF) has received its first substantial honorarium donation.

Mark Branstetter (MCHS Class of '86) donated $1,500 in honor of his former coach, Tim McMurtrey. Branstetter was unable to attend the recent ceremony where the basketball court was named in Coach Mc’s honor.

“Even though I couldn’t be at the court dedication and reunion, I wanted in some way to show my appreciation to Coach Mc, who meant so much to me,” Branstetter said.

Coach McMurtrey, upon being informed of the donation, was humbled and expressed his sincere appreciation. “This is such a nice gesture on his part. Mark was a great kid. It's so kind of him to give back in this way.” McMurtrey said.

Branstetter went on to say that giving to the foundation not only allowed him to honor his former coach but also to give back to Metcalfe County, which has, and still, means so much to him. He added, “Metcalfe County is part of who I am. I will never forget the community and how it helped develop me into the person I am today.”

The donation will boost the foundation's inaugural fundraising effort, which is to sponsor at least two students for WKU’s gifted and talented summer camps. Branstetter challenged his teammates and all others who played under Coach Mc to participate as well. “There is no better way to show our appreciation to Coach than by giving back to today’s kids in his honor.”

Donations to the MCEF are tax-deductible. The Foundation accepts checks, PayPal, and Venmo. To make a gift, visit the Metcalfe County Educational Foundation webpage at https://www.metcalfe.kyschools.us/department/educationalfoundation or mail donations to the Metcalfe County Educational Foundation, 709 West Stockton Street, Edmonton, Ky. 42129.

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The Metcalfe County Educational Foundation has launched its inaugural fundraising drive for funds to assist eligible/selected Metcalfe County Students to attend WKU Gifted and Talented Summer Camps. Information concerning the camps can be found at the following links.
https://www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
https://www.wku.edu/gifted/scats/
The goal is to raise at least $6,000 to support the attendance of at least two students. We are currently at $2,500 of that goal. Donations can be made via PayPal or Venmo at the links below or checks may be mailed to:
Metcalfe County Educational Foundation
709 W Stockton St
Edmonton, KY 42129

Your donation of any amount will be greatly appreciated as we begin the foundation’s fundraising efforts with this needed and worthy cause.

Venmo - -EdFoundation
PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FX7CQZAVRL2D8

Metcalfe County Educational Foundation celebrated with ribbon cutting - WNKY News 40 Television EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County school district staff and alumni gathered to celebrate the creation of a foundation. The new nonprofit will collect charitable donations to advance opportunities for students. The Metcalfe County Educational Foundation has been a long time goal for community leaders...

Metcalfe unveils its new education inspired non-profit MCEF board members and President, Dr. Benny Lile.Jennifer Moonsong/ WCLU News Director   The Metcalfe County school district, staff, and alumni have announced the formation of the Metcalfe County Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization created to serve