As students head back to the classroom, we wanted to welcome them back with fun activities that can be used during recess and free-time. We worked with Peabody teachers and faculty to explore what activities would be beneficial for the students as they re-enter their...
We are thrilled to share that we have teamed up with the Peabody Cultural Collaborative (PCC) to bring a new arts-based learning program to our elementary schools in Peabody! Young Adults of Massachusetts (YAMA) provides educational programs that educate, inspire, and...
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...
2020 was a year filled with uncertainty as the Covid-19 pandemic swept the globe disrupting everything in its path. In December, we started an initiative to raise funds to ‘Help Us Help Our Kids’ where we aim to work with school administrators, teachers,...
We are so excited to share that the Peabody Education Foundation has been selected to be a part of the Shaw’s GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program, which is designed to make it easy for customers to contribute to their local community while supporting...
It was a far from normal academic year for all students, especially seniors. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to many activities for the Peabody High School seniors such as their senior week, prom and graduation to name a few. The Peabody Education Foundation...
Peabody High School graduate, Kassidy Butt, has been chosen as the first winner of our Cara E. Murtagh Memorial Scholarship. Kassidy was chosen based on numerous accomplishments in the areas of academics, community service and leadership. She has shown her interest...
The Peabody Education Foundation recently awarded a PEF Grant to the Fifth Grade students at the West Memorial School. This grant allowed teacher Bonnie Chenette to purchase two Wonder Robot Kits to help students learn coding in a hands-on and fun way. This set will...
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...
On January 16th, 2020, the Peabody Education Foundation revealed our new mural at the J. Henry Higgins Middle School honoring the recipients of our annual George Peabody Legacy Award. The mural recognizes the educators and philanthropists from within our community who...
