Impact Stories

2026 Amity Difference Maker Award Winners Over a year ago the Upper Arlington Education Foundation was honored to introduce the Amity Difference Maker Awards, made possible through the generosity of an Upper Arlington family. These awards recognize students and staff who make our schools stronger by leading with kindness, inclusion, compassion, and connection. Each recipient receives a $1,000 grant from the Upper Arlington Education Foundation to expand the impact of their wo

Friday, September 4th | Upper Arlington High School The sun came out last Friday evening as family, friends, students, staff, and community members gathered at Upper Arlington High School to dedicate The Hope Garden, a new space just south of Marv Moorehead Stadium. The garden remembers all Upper Arlington students who have passed away during their time in the district. The ceremony recognized the meaningful impact made possible through the generosity of our community who, to

August 2026 | Upper Arlington High School Thanks to a UA+Ed grant, junior Ava M. had the opportunity to represent both UAHS and the state of Ohio at the National Educators Rising Conference in Portland, Oregon this summer. After placing first in the Children's Literature K-3 division at the Ohio Educator’s Rising Competition last spring, Ava earned the chance to compete at the national conference, where she presented her book to judges, participated in professional learning s