Chatfield Education Foundation

06/02/2026

“Dear CEF,
Thank you so much for supporting the 4th graders at Chatfield Elementary by providing headphones for their iPads. Many of our students did not have the correct headphones or headphone adapters needed to use their devices. Because of your kindness and generosity, all students now have the opportunity to fully participate and use their iPads for learning.
 We truly appreciate your support and investment in our students’ success.”
 
Thank you again,
4th grade teachers

05/29/2026

“CEF,
 Thank you for providing us funds to purchase bare books for our end of the year project in 5th grade. The students truly enjoyed creating these and will take them home as a keepsake of their 5th grade school year. As always, we appreciate your support and generosity!”
Kaitlyn Ellringer-5th Grade teacher

05/29/2026

“Thank you again for the opportunity to take my preschool classes to explore some local treasures here in Chatfield! I appreciate the opportunity, and the students had a blast!”
Brittney Klug-Preschool teacher

05/28/2026

We love getting updates from the classrooms and being able to show how funding has provided ongoing fun, educational opportunities for students year after year.

🧩 “Here are some pictures of our second puzzle triathlon since you purchased our puzzles. It was a great success and 3 teams beat Mr. McBroom this year!! Thanks!”
Josh Berhow-2nd grade teacher 🧩

05/28/2026

The CEF provided funding for caps and gowns for the Kindergarten graduation.🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓 Congratulations to the class of 2038! ❤️

“Thank you so much for the caps and gowns. It made our ceremony extra special.”

Kindergarten Team

05/26/2026

“Dear Chatfield Education Foundation,

Thank you so much for funding our 4th grade field trip to visit our pen pals for a picnic. We were able to go yesterday and had a great time. It gave students the opportunity to build meaningful connections and create lasting memories outside the classroom.

Your generosity made this special day possible, and we are truly grateful for your support of our students and their learning experiences. Thank you all you do to help the students at Chatfield.”

Kirsten Armstrong (4th grade)

05/26/2026

“Thank you so much to the Chatfield Education Foundation for helping make our Because of Winn-Dixie celebration such a memorable experience for our third graders. From the themed treats and activities to the special guests and dogs, our students were able to truly step inside the story they loved so much.

Your support helps create meaningful learning experiences our students will remember for years to come. We are so grateful for your generosity and continued support of our classrooms and students!”

3rd Grade Team

05/14/2026

Move over, mom and dad — today’s ride to school came with flashing lights and a sheriff’s es**rt! 🚔🚨 These students got the VIP treatment this morning thanks to Chief Deputy Lance Boyum and the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office.

The “Ride to School with a Police Officer” experience was auctioned off during last November’s Chatfield Education Foundation event. A big thank you to Josh and Holly Eisenman and Chief Deputy Lance Boyum and the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office for supporting the Chatfield Education Foundation!

If you have any photos you’d like share of yourself/ friends/family enjoying your auction item from our CEF event, please send! We would love to share it! It’s a fun way for everyone to see how the support benefits education and our community.

05/14/2026

“A huge THANK YOU to CEF, the Chatfield Education Foundation, for helping provide busing for our Track & Field Day!

Because of your support, our students were able to enjoy a fun-filled day of running, jumping, throwing, cheering, and making memories together. Opportunities like this help create experiences our students will remember for years to come.

We are so thankful for your continued support of Chatfield students and staff.”
-Chatfield Elementary Teachers

What a day! ☀️🏃‍♀️🏅Track & Field Day 2026 was filled with smiles, encouragement, determination, teamwork, and SO much fun. From the starting line to the fi...

12/04/2025

As the terms of four outstanding board members come to an end in 2025, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for their leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the Chatfield Education Foundation. Each of them has played a vital role—lending their perspective, expertise, and steady guidance. Their contributions have shaped the CEF in meaningful ways and strengthened our impact across the community.

Greg LaPlante, Alison Bentley, Gina Jaquith, and Al Neis —thank you for your hard work, your heart, and the countless ways you’ve helped build the CEF into what it is today. We are truly grateful for the time and energy you’ve poured into the foundation over the past three years.

Thank you for taking that leap of faith with us — for “taking that chance” and helping build something from the ground up. We hope what we’ve created together will continue to support Chatfield education for generations to come. Here’s to the accomplishments we’ve shared — and to the continued progress ahead! ❤️✨

If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Chatfield Education Foundation board, we’ve included the application link below. Please feel free to reach out to any board member if you have questions or would like to learn more.

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