We enthusiastically empower our school community with grants that engage, inspire, and promote learning and innovation in the classroom and beyond.
APEF grants provide exceptional opportunities for growth, discovery, and creativity by eliminating barriers and optimizing the power of potential – from robotics to ceramics, lab equipment to construction technology equipment, cultural events to guest speakers, and so much more.
The Averill Park Education Foundation (APEF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that receives tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support cultural, creative, and innovative educational projects not funded by the District’s taxpayer-based budget. The initiatives funded by APEF that enhance curriculum and programs to benefit students, teachers, and the Averill Park community.
Support the Averill Park Education Foundation and help us provide essential grants for cultural, creative, and educational projects for students in the Averill Park School System. With your donation, we can continue to empower our educators to inspire our students to achieve their full potential through innovative and engaging programs.
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A Fully Certified Service and Therapy Dog At West Sand Lake Elementary School.
APEF is thrilled to have provided the funding required to purchase, train and graduate a beautiful and inspiring service and therapy dog named Tori. This chocolate lab will spend her days visiting classrooms and meeting with students, providing comfort, calm, guidance, and love. To find out more about this very special grant and the difference it makes in the lives and learning at West Sand Lake Elementary, click here!
Discover how we’re making a difference in the lives of our students and communities through our funding for educational, creative, cultural, and arts programs. From exciting new projects to inspiring success stories, there’s always something happening in our school system.
Julianne Strano, West Sand Lake Elementary 4th grade teacher
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What a privilege to have honored such wonderful educators and community members in the past! We are looking forward to celebrating our 2024 nominees at this year’s APEF Gala on Friday, November 15th! ✨
Who will they be?! 🤔
𝘕𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 31𝘴𝘵- 𝕆ℕ𝕃𝕐 𝟛 𝕎𝔼𝔼𝕂𝕊 𝕃𝔼𝔽𝕋!
Nominate 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 to make sure we 𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓸𝓰𝓷𝓲𝔃𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓪𝔀𝓪𝓻d 𝓮𝔁𝓬𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 in Averill Park Central School District and our community 💙💛
Clickable link below. We appreciate your support! See you at the gala 🤩
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Congratulations, Class of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ 🎓✨What a privilege it’s been watching you learn and grow! Wishing you great success and happiness ahead 💙💛Getting ready for the Class of 2024 Graduation Rehearsal! See you at graduation tonight at 6:30pm! ... See MoreSee Less
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Don’t forget to register for the Greenbush Open on Monday, July 15th ⛳️ All proceeds are generously donated to APEF 📚✨ Thank you, Scott Bendett 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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