History

PEF Funds Home School Kits for Students

Our foundation has been searching for ways that we could help our Peabody teachers and students with the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to our school system. In December 2020, members from our foundation met with Peabody Superintendent, Dr. Josh...

Peabody Education Foundation Receives Donation from North Shore Bank

On January 23rd, 2020 North Shore Bank graciously donated $2,600 to the Peabody Education Foundation! The funds were raised during 'Jeans Day' at North Shore Bank in which employees are allowed to wear jeans to work each Friday by simply donating $5. At the end of...

Cara Murtagh | In Loving Memory

Cara Murtagh passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 29th, 2019. Cara spent 23 years within Peabody Public Schools including teaching at St. Johns the Baptist, becoming Vice Principal and Principal of the Carroll School, Principal of the Center School, Assistant...

Salem Country Club Donates $1,000 to Peabody Education Foundation

On June 10, 2019, The Peabody Education Foundation received two $500 dollar donations on behalf of the Board of Governors of Salem Country Club. The first donation was made in the name of Mr. Jeffery Kiernan. The second donation was made in the name of Ms. Maureen Velonis.

Salem Five Donates $2,000 to Peabody Education Foundation

On Friday November 9th, 2018, PEF Chair David Gravel, Vice Chair Tom Gould and board member Kristine Bruno joined Salem Five for their Salem Five Charitable Golf Breakfast where the PEF was awarded $2,000 to help support their mission.

PEF Announces 2017 Best Bet Grants

We are thrilled to share that we will be funding 44 programs totaling over $32,000 throughout the Peabody district for the 2017-2018 school year!

PEF Joins the #GivingTuesday Movement

#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. Millions of people have come together to support and champion the causes they...

Best Bet Applications 2017

As the new school year kicks into high gear, the Peabody Education Foundation once again encourages Peabody’s teachers to apply for Best Bet grants, which fund resources, materials, and programs that the school budget cannot accommodate.

7th Annual Spelling Bee Winners

Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students for the 7th annual Higgins/Peabody Education Foundation Spelling Bee! For the second consecutive year, Sofia Valencia is the champion of the Higgins Middle School/Peabody Education...

2016 Awarded Best Bet Programs

This year, the Peabody Education Foundation received 53 Best Bet grant applications totaling over $40,000. The PEF will fund 42 of those applications in the 2016-2017 school year for a total of $30,408 in grants.

John E. Murtagh

John E. Murtagh, Sr., died peacefully on Saturday December 17, 2016 at the Masconomet Regional Health and Skilled Nursing Facility in Topsfield, following an extended illness, while in the comforting presence of his family.

7th annual Spelling Bee

February 15th will mark the 7th Annual Higgins Spelling Bee at the Northshore Mall.

Best Bet Applications 2016

As the new school year kicks into high gear, the Peabody Education Foundation once again encourages Peabody’s teachers to apply for Best Bet grants, which fund resources, materials, and programs that the school budget cannot accommodate.

Special Thanks From Student Health Center’s Youth Advisory Council

“Without the Best Bet grant from the Peabody Education Foundation, this trip would not have been possible. Truly, on behalf of the students and staff of the Student Health Center… Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! This was a trip they will never forget.”

2016 George Peabody Legacy Award Ceremony

The George Peabody Legacy Award is provided by our foundation as a way to recognize and honor the educators and philanthropists from within our community who have provided a lifetime of contribution to our educational system.

6th Annual Spelling Bee

February 3rd will mark the 6th Annual Higgins Spelling Bee at the Northshore Mall. Join the Peabody Education Foundation as we cheer on the top spellers from grades 6, 7, and 8!

Career Day 2016

Annually, the Peabody Education Foundation hosts a Career Day to give students from PVMHS exposure to professions or fields that they may know little about.

Thank you, Lyon-Waugh Auto Group!

Lyon-Waugh recently donated $30,000 to the Peabody Education Foundation (PEF) to support the many programs that the PEF provides for Peabody Public Schools!