Edfund Brings Rachel's Challenge To Hamilton Wenham Schools

This year, all students at the HWRHS and MRMS 8th graders experienced the Rachel’s Challenge program. This program, which is based on the life and writings of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine tragedy in 1999, focuses on respect, kindness and tolerance.

Will BurnsMay 2, 2017rachel's challenge, edfund, hamilton wenham, education, columbineComment

Edfund Grants Major Animation Photography Suite To High School

We are thrilled to announce a fresh, exciting grant to the Hamilton Wenham High School that touches nearly every possible subject and prepares our students for a 21st Century work life. It's called "Frame by Frame: Connecting Art and Technology in the Classroom" and involves digital SLR cameras, animation software and the rich imaginations of our kids...

Will BurnsJanuary 11, 2017edfund, education, high school, animation, art class, grantComment

It's BAAACK! 5 Reasons To Go To the Edfund Halloween Party This Year

Now with this year's October 28th event and our fourth year, it's time to share with you the 5 reasons to go to the Edfund Halloween Party (click through to read them all). Tickets will be available soon online. Stay tuned to our Facebook Page for announcements on that. For now, just save the date. Now, what are we going to dress up as?

Will BurnsSeptember 12, 2016Edfund, hamilton wenham, education, halloween party Comment

Hamilton Wenham Edfund Transforms Elementary Schools With Learning Commons

In the past year a series of Edfund grants have begun a transformation in our elementary schools as former library spaces transform into 21st century Learning Commons. Last year Heidi Hebert, Library/Media Specialist at Cutler School, received a grant from the Edfund to re-envision and re-create the Media Center into a flexible, innovative, hands-on space to meet the needs of today’s students. The Cutler Learning Commons has become a model and an inspiration to all three elementary schools.

Advantage Granted: Hydroponic Vertical Grow-Wall In Middle School

The Edfund of Hamilton-Wenham is proud to announce an exciting new grant that braids science, math and technology into one incredible experience for our Middle School students. It's a Hydroponic Vertical Grow Wall and was requested by Miles River Middle School Life Skills teacher, Danielle Petrucci.

Edfund Launches New Web Site

We are thrilled to announce that the Hamilton Wenham Edfund has launched a new web site. The site is a better reflection of our mission ("We grant advantage"), is easier to navigate, and most importantly easy for our board members to update.

Will BurnsApril 20, 2016edfund, hamilton wenham, education, nonprofit, schools, students, squarespaceComment

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