Ayer Shirley Education Foundation

09/26/2026

It is with great disappointment that we share that this year’s Holdenwood Trail Run is canceled.

The safety and well-being of our community is our first priority; the anticipated high winds, rain and expected conditions raise safety concerns for our runners, spectators, volunteers, and sponsors, and we feel the risk is too great to move forward with the race.

Although we won’t be on the trails, we welcome our registered runners to stop by Shirley Center Town Hall this Sunday from 9am-12noon to pick up their (really fantastic) race t-shirts. Even if you missed the t-shirt deadline, we ordered enough, so we have one waiting for you!

A future non-timed event on the Holdenwood property is in the works for this fall. Details and date will be released as soon as we’re able to provide them - stay tuned!

Thank you for your support, enthusiasm, and understanding. We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, our runners, volunteers and spectators. Holdenwood Trail Run is a wonderful celebration of our community, our schools, and our health, and we hope to see you out on the trails soon.

With sincere appreciation,
Your Holdenwood Trail Run Team

06/12/2026

🎓ASEF was pleased to be able to recognize several outstanding Ayer Shirley Class of 2026 graduates and present each with a $2000 award towards the college of their choice. 🎓

👏Congratulations to the following seniors who were this year’s ASEF scholarship winners:
Vanessa Abbott
Isabel Bresnahan
Giovana Ferreira
Alex Hernandez
Tyler Peterson

Congratulations also to Kelsey Peterson who was the recipient of the Lilian Johnston Education Award. 📚✏️🎓

ASEF is very pleased to be able to provide these scholarships to students as they continue their educational journeys!

06/03/2026

ASRHS students, who volunteer as both student representatives on ASEF and as members of the Community Enrichment Program team, recently hosted a "Springfest" party for the senior residents at Nashoba Park Assisted Living Center. It was a fun time for all involved.!

06/03/2026

Thank you for your generous words, ASRSD Special Education and ESY team! We appreciate all you do for our community and we are proud to aid you in your mission.

06/03/2026

Thanks to another grant from ASEF, the first grade students at Page Hilltop enjoyed an exciting and informative presentation from Animal Adventures which included up close interactions with an alligator, monitor lizard, ferret, and young kangaroo (as well as other cool creatures). The students and staff loved this assembly and appreciate the support they receive from ASEF!

06/03/2026

Supported by ASEF, the Tanglewood Marionettes visited and delighted three separate audiences from preschool up the third grade with their performance of Cinderella. The excitement from students was unmeasurable and it was a great enrichment experience!

06/03/2026

Thanks to an ASEF grant, the art room at LAW received new stools for students offering a practical and flexible seating option! Students enjoy the freedom of either sitting or standing while doing artwork, and teachers are loving the ability to group students together easily or push the stools aside when doing larger projects. Alongside this, a new light table for students to use was included with the grant.

We hope the students enjoy these new items for many years!

05/15/2026

Two more days! This Sunday! Come join us! Even if you aren’t up for participating in the race, there will be free kids activities and food for purchase. All proceeds from this event goes directly back into our district schools to help fund various activities, field trips, books, and curriculum. Thank you for your support!

05/14/2026

Mark your calendars! THIS SUNDAY MAY 17!
Sign up now or just come on race day for same day registration.
Weather is looking perfect! 🕶️☀️🏃🏼‍♀️☀️🏃🏻

Please save the Date and Join us for the 21st Janis Bresnahan Run for Education! Sunday, May 17th.