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.
Support the arts and culture by donating to our foundation. With your contribution, we can continue to provide funding for cultural, educational, and creative programs that enrich the lives of individuals and communities. Together, let’s make a difference in the world through the power of the arts.
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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It’s time to mark your calendars for our 18th annual APEF Gala✨ A night to celebrate all the wonderful students, educators, administrators, and community support in our district!
Don’t forget to get your nominations in now 🗳️
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We are so excited for the Averill Park Youth Music Showcase at Sand Lake Center for the Arts/Circle Theatre Players on March 1st!
Come embrace the arts and support our community’s up-and-coming student musicians (from elementary to college level) at this wonderful, free event! Donations will be accepted to support APEF’s efforts in funding future grants benefiting the APHS music department. THANK YOU, SLCA 💙🎶💛
If you’re interested in performing, click on the QR code in the photo and sign up. We’ll see you there! 🤩 ... See MoreSee Less
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