Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood

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The Achieve Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization commonly referred to as a Local Education Foundation (LEF).

The Achieve Foundation of South Orange & Maplewood strives to ensure that all students in our public schools receive a high-quality education that prepares them for the future. LEF’s are independent, community-based organizations that raise funds from private sources to improve educational programs and facilities in their local public schools. Achieve is a member of the New Jersey Education Foundation Partnership (NJEFP).

10/30/2026

Two recent Achieve grants will benefit South Mountain students: $1,930 for 4th & 5th Grade Circle Keepers at the big school, and $2,983 for new Orff xylophones at the Annex.

10/28/2026

We’re more than halfway to the goal. Please donate by 11/6!

10/26/2026

Two fall Achieve grants were made possible by Po***ck Arts Initiative funding! Congrats to Tiffany Vintschger and Rebecca Jacobsen who requested $3,025 for new xylophones for Clinton School's music program (top photo). We also had a treat at Maplewood Middle School, where we presented $2,815 to Ms Masey-Rodriguez to support an Alvin Ailey dance residency for students in the school's dance program -- and got to see the students practicing recent dance combos!

10/24/2026

Congrats to the 6th grade team of SOMS Social Studies teachers (and students) for receiving 2 Achieve grants this fall! "Learn about US History, Read about US History!" will stock 6th grade classroom libraries with engaging historical fiction and high-interest nonfiction that align with the curriculum, and "Make your Claim! Unbiased Current Events for 6th Graders" will Integrate current events into curriculum and evaluate how modern government actions align with Constitutional principles.

10/23/2026

Don't forget to Gas Up and Give Back! Now through 10/31, Shell will donate 1 cent per gallon purchased at "The Giving Pump" at the station across from CHS.

10/22/2026

We had a great turnout for our in-person tutor training session on Tuesday night at CHS. There's recording for those who were unable to attend, and we're still seeking more volunteers. Reach out to Ms. Ramsburg or sign up on the Achieve Foundation website. https://achievefoundation.org/tutoring-program/ -a-tutor

10/20/2026

Achieve trustee and grants committee member Rich Inserro and executive director Collins Neri delivered grant checks at Columbia High School last week. In all, 6 CHS teachers received grants this fall!

10/16/2026

Broadway for the Holidays will benefit Achieve's Po***ck Arts Initiative and SOMA Stage. Save the date: Saturday, December 5th. Tickets on sale November 1st. ***ckArtsInitiative

10/16/2026

Achieve trustee and grants committee member Marilyn Zlotnik was on hand to deliver checks for 5 grants at Seth Boyden School this week! The projects include self-regulation tools and supports for building reading and writing skills for early learners.

Address

PO Box 1084
Maplewood, NJ
07040

Website

http://www.achievefoundation.org/

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