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Foundation grant leads to Native American speaker
As an extension to the “Our Past: A Hands-On Archeological Simulation” grant awarded to Brett Duncan at Overlook Middle School in 2013-2014, 6th graders were recently treated to a presentation by Tim Kelley, a guest speaker with Nipmuc Native American ancestry. The students were provided with an interactive experience connecting an archeological dig, part of…MORE
How Children Learn Mathematics
Ever been stressed helping your kids (of all ages) with their math homework? Join us on Monday, May 6 from for a free presentation by Professor Mahesh Sharma. Dr. Sharma is founder and President of the Center for Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Framingham and Berkshire Mathematics in England, as well as former President…MORE
AWFAE to host 6th annual A Night for Excellence at the Colonial Hotel
The Ashburnham Westminster Foundation for Academic Excellence invites parents, community members and anyone who loves good food, live music and auctions to its 6th annual A Night for Excellence. The event will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 6:30 – 10pm at the Colonial Hotel at 625 Betty Spring Road in Gardner, with…MORE
Let’s Get This Summer Started Outdoor Movie Night
On Friday, June 21 (rain date is Thursday, June 27), Ashburnham Westminster Foundation for Academic Excellence board members invite families to load up their cars and head over to Oakmont Regional High School with blankets and lawn chairs for our second annual outdoor movie, shown by FunFlicks. FunFlicks will present the movie Despicable Me. This…MORE
A Night for Excellence 2012: A Smashing Success!
The Ashburnham Westminster Foundation for Academic Excellence Board of Directors thanks parents, teachers,business supporters and community members for making our fourth annual A Night for Excellence a successful fundraiser and awareness raiser! We were very pleased with the number of teachers and administrators in attendance.Grant recipient Dave Lantry gave an impressive demonstration of how AWFAE…MORE
Ashburnham Westminster Education Foundation Enhances Opportunities for Local Students
ASHBURNHAM/WESTMINSTER, MA (October 5, 2009) — The Ashburnham Westminster Foundation for Academic Excellence has been established to promote educational excellence in the Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District. The Foundation will provide private financial support for exemplary educational projects and programs that benefit public school educators and students in the two communities. Planning for the Foundation…MORE
New Group Plans to Offer Education Grants
A new source of grant money will be available to Ashburnham and Westminster schools with the opening of a fund-raising foundation aimed at helping teachers and students. The Ashburnham-Westminster Foundation for Academic Excellence is a private, non-profit organization run by volunteers from the community. Members spent the summer drafting bylaws and filing paperwork to make…MORE
Residents Organize New Education Foundation for School District
Officials announced this week that a new education foundation will support the Ashburnham Westminster regional School District. The nonprofit organization, which was made possible through the efforts of several residents in two member towns, could provide grants to teachers and schools for the purpose of “supplementing innovative ideas, curriculum materials, professional development programs, attendance at…MORE
Ash-West Announces Nonprofit Education Foundation
ASHBURNHAM, MA — Officials in the Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District expressed pride and excitement Tuesday as they announced the formation of a nonprofit educational foundation to supplement academic programs in the district. Superintendent of Schools Michael Zapantis made the announcement at the School Committee’s meeting at Overlook Elementary School. Zapantis said the foundation, which…MORE