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Scholarships and school grants for Beaumont students

Since 2014, with the support of its donors and community partners, the Beaumont Educational Support Team has awarded over $271,000 in student scholarships and funded $74,400 in school grants for enrichment programs in the Beaumont Unified School District.

A Night of Stars, our second annual gala, is .

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The second annual BEST gala

A Night of Stars

Illuminating Futures

When

Doors open 5:00 p.m. Event begins 5:30 p.m.
Where
Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon
36211 Champions Dr., Beaumont, CA 92223
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Keynote
Judy White, Superintendent of Schools
Tickets
$60 per person. Early bird tickets are $55 through January 31, 2027.

Appetizers will be served. Every ticket supports student scholarships and school grants. The evening includes final judging and awards for the student painting contest, and a live auction of the Honorable Mention paintings.

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The Night of Stars 2027 flyer: gold stars on cream, the date, the venue and a QR code for tickets.

Who we are

The Beaumont Educational Support Team (BEST) was established in 2014. Its mission is to provide scholarships and grants to support and encourage students and schools of Beaumont Unified School District to meet their full potential and be the BEST they can be.

BEST is run by an all-volunteer, working board of directors with support from the district. It is a tax-exempt nonprofit under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

What your support funds

  • Scholarships for graduating seniors heading to college.
  • School site grants for schools and teachers, for programs that go beyond the standard curriculum.
  • Student programs and services, including chances to explore a variety of career paths.

The Laura May Stewart Foundation is an ongoing supporter of BEST's School Site Grant Program.

A grant at work

A BEST grant helped launch the Beaumont Bean, a coffee shop that opened in fall 2024 at Beaumont Adult School. Adult students with learning and physical disabilities in the Adult Transition Program run it: they take orders, make change and talk with customers.

Read the district's story about the Beaumont Bean

We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Susan Aguilar-Martinez, BEST President

Coming up

From the painting contest to the gala, here is what happens between now and February 11.

  1. Painting contest entry requests due

    High school students email BEST to claim one of 20 places. Later requests join a waitlist.

  2. Paintings due

    Artists turn in their painting, artist statement and signed release form.

  3. By

    Honorable Mentions announced

    After its January 20 meeting, the BEST Board names ten paintings for final judging at the gala.

  4. Last day for early bird tickets

    Gala tickets are $55 through January 31, 2027, and $60 from February 1.

  5. A Night of Stars

    The gala at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon: contest awards, the live auction and an evening for Beaumont students.

The 2027 Student Painting Contest

This year's theme is Night of Stars, Illuminating Futures. The contest is open to every Beaumont Unified high school student: Beaumont High School, Beaumont Middle College High School, Glen View High School and 21st Century Learning Institute.

BEST supplies the canvases. The first 20 entry requests qualify, and later requests join a waitlist. The BEST Board selects ten Honorable Mentions, who go on to final judging and awards at the gala and each receive two gala tickets. Their paintings are sold in the gala's live auction, and the top three win Hobby Lobby gift cards.

How to enter

By , email your name, school, grade, phone number and mailing address to [email protected] with the subject line "BEST 2027 Painting Contest Entry Request".

The full rules, the judging guide and the entry form come with your confirmation email.

By , bring your painting, artist statement and signed release form to Beaumont USD Educational Facilities, 350 W Brookside Ave., Beaumont.

Email your entry request Download the contest flyer (PDF)
The 2027 Student Painting Contest flyer: Paint a Night of Stars, with the three steps and how to enter.

Other ways to give

BEST is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donations are tax deductible to the extent the law allows. Tax ID 46-4150701.

Through payroll

Beaumont Unified employees can give through payroll deduction.

Set up a payroll contribution

Online

Give any amount, once or monthly, on BEST's Zeffy donation page. Zeffy issues a tax receipt.

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By check

Make checks payable to BEST and mail them to P.O. Box 261, Beaumont, CA 92223.

Board of directors

BEST's officers and board members, all of them volunteers.

President
Susan Aguilar-Martinez
Vice President
Gary Harvey
Treasurer
Lisa Hendrix
Secretary
Julia Schumacher

Board members

  • Mathew Barnett
  • Pastor Scott Mason
  • Kari Mendoza
  • Nick Hughes
  • Steven Hovey
  • Jennifer Miltenberger
  • Merle Nazareth