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The Newburyport Education Foundation is a non-profit organization created to offset the financial pressures put on the Newburyport School System.

The Mission of the Newburyport Education Foundation is to generate financial resources and community involvement to enhance education in the Newburyport Public Schools. These pressures include rising operating costs because of government mandates, technology needs and rising special education costs. The inequity between government funds and costs is a result of the per-pupil spending goal from the Education Reform Act of 1993 and rising school costs. Without help meeting these costs, the school system is reducing services. The Newburyport Education Foundation’s main goal is to raise funds especially to finance programs that might not get money from the government.

11/02/2026

We Need Your Help! 🌟
The 2026 NEF Lighthouse Auction is almost here, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make this special night a success!
We could use some extra hands with:
✨ Event Setup
✨ Food Coordination
✨ Post-Event Cleanup
✨ Raffle Tocket Sales
Never volunteered before? No problem! This is a fun and easy way to get involved, meet other members of our community, and give back to our Newburyport schools!
The Lighthouse Auction is always such a great night, and our volunteers play a huge part in making it all come together. Whether you can give a little time or a lot, we’d love to have you join us!
📅 Saturday, November 14th
📍 Newburyport City Hall
Come be part of the fun and help us Make Education Shine!
Interested in helping? Send us a message or sign up to volunteer . We’d love to have you!
🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C45AFAD23A3FA7-66476434-2026 #/

10/29/2026

🚨 NEF CLASS BASKET VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED! 🚨
We still need some amazing parents to step up and help organize class baskets for this year’s Newburyport Education Foundation Lighthouse Auction on November 14th!
If you see your child’s class listed below, PLEASE consider volunteering!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5A62FA4FEC34-66104680-2026?useFullSite=true #/

CLASSES STILL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS:

PRE-K
• Fahey
• Foster
• Maguire
KINDERGARTEN
• Gershuny
• Morrison
GRADE 1
• Engler
• Hood
• Patton
• Zimerman
GRADE 2
• Budden
• Bushnell
GRADE 3
• Doyle
• Lawler
• Mailloux
GRADE 4
• Jaras
GRADE 5
• Cote
• Doyle
• Hirsch
• Trail
• Volpone
GRADE 6
• Crimson
GRADE 7
• Crimson
GRADE 8
• Gold
GRADE 9

10/27/2026

A Special Thank You to Our Crimson Sponsors of the NEF Lighthouse Auction!
The Newburyport Education Foundation is incredibly grateful to our amazing Crimson Sponsors for their continued support of the Lighthouse Auction!
❤️ Bradford & Bigelow
❤️ UFP Technologies
❤️ Matter Communications
These wonderful local businesses have generously supported the NEF year after year, and we are so fortunate to have them as longtime partners in our mission.
Their ongoing commitment helps us bring innovative programs, enriching experiences, and exciting educational opportunities to students throughout the Newburyport Public Schools.
Thank you for continuing to show up for our schools, our teachers, and our students! Your generosity truly makes a difference. ❤️
🗓️ NEF Lighthouse Auction
Saturday, November 14, 2026
6:00–9:30 PM | Newburyport City Hall

10/23/2026

BRESNAHAN, MOLIN & NOCK PARENTS — WE NEED YOUR HELP! 💛
The NEF Lighthouse Auction is right around the corner, and we’re still looking for parent volunteers to help organize our beloved CLASS BASKETS!
These baskets are always a HUGE hit at the auction and raise an incredible amount of money to support programs, resources, and opportunities for our Newburyport students!
Never volunteered before? No problem! We can help you brainstorm themes, share ideas, and walk you through the process (photo is just one idea). We promise it all comes together, and it’s a fun and rewarding way to get involved and support our schools!
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or thinking about jumping in for the first time, we’d love your help.
📣 Parents from Bresnahan, Molin & Nock — we still have baskets that need organizers!
Interested in helping? Send us a message and we’ll get you started or sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5A62FA4FEC34-66104680-2026?useFullSite=true #/

🗓 NEF Lighthouse Auction
Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Newburyport City Hall
Thank you for helping us make this year’s auction a success!

10/22/2026

✨ Experience the NEF Lighthouse Auction in VIP Style!
Why not make a special night even more special? 🌟
We’re offering a limited number of exclusive VIP Packages for this year’s Newburyport Education Foundation Lighthouse Auction, filled with some amazing local favorites and a few extra perks!

Purchase tickets here:

https://www.silentauctionpro.com/onlineticketpurchase.php?groupId=145

10/20/2026

🌟 PRESENTING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 🌟
A huge THANK YOU to Institution for Savings, who is once again our Presenting Sponsor for the Newburyport Education Foundation’s Lighthouse Auction!
Year after year, Institution for Savings continues to show what it truly means to invest in our community. Their incredible generosity and ongoing commitment to supporting education help the NEF bring meaningful opportunities, innovative programs, and valuable resources to Newburyport’s public schools.
We are so fortunate to have community partners who believe in our students, teachers, and the future of education as much as we do!
Please join us in thanking Institution for Savings for their continued partnership and unwavering support! 👏
✨ We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at the Lighthouse Auction on November 14th!

10/18/2026

10-year-old Jackson Boger was the lucky NEF Auction winner, getting the opportunity to be Coach Bleau’s assistant coach for the ALS Cup! Jackson clearly had a lot to contribute because the Clippers defeated the Panthers 1-0. Bid on this item and hundreds of others at our upcoming online auction.

10/13/2026

We are thrilled to have New England celebrity Nick Stevens, AKA Fitzy, as our emcee, auctioneer and comedian for the NEF Auction on November 14th! Get your tickets as we anticipate a sell out! www.NewburyprtEF.org

07/02/2026

We are proud to announce Caroline Weetman has been elected to our board of directors.

Weetman will represent Newburyport High School as the Class of 2028 student representative as a rising junior and will join rising senior Jack Dejordy who is the Class of 2027 student representative. Weetman’s two-year term will start immediately.

The NEF received numerous applications and narrowed down the field to interview three final candidates. Weetman, already a notable varsity tennis athlete, is also a volunteer for the Special Olympics for soccer and basketball, and is a member of both the Newburyport High Student Council and Interact Club. She has been a member of the NEF-sponsored Investment Club since freshman year where she is the sophomore portfolio manager and rising vice president. She has also volunteered for the NEF for the past two years at the NEF Lighthouse Auction and distributing teacher tributes.

“In addition to Caroline’s impressive resume, Caroline demonstrated exceptional professionalism, preparation, and confidence throughout her interview and commitment to her education at Newburyport High School,” NEF Executive Director Carrie O’Donnell said. “We will benefit immensely by having a direct line to the Investment Club and we are thrilled to have her join our board of directors.”

06/24/2026

As another school year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the incredible impact of our educators and the students who helped us recognize them.
This year, Newburyport High School students delivered 69 Teacher Tributes to teachers, staff members, and administrators who have made a meaningful difference in a student’s educational journey. 💙
Each tribute is more than a thank-you—it is an investment in the future of our schools. Funds raised through Teacher Tributes support the Newburyport Education Foundation’s current campaign, helping bring innovative programs, technology, arts, STEM initiatives, and enriching opportunities to students across the district.
Thank you to everyone who honored an educator this year, and a special thank you to our NHS student volunteers who helped make these deliveries so memorable. Your efforts helped spread gratitude, smiles, and appreciation throughout our schools.
Wishing our students, educators, staff, and families a wonderful summer! ☀️
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PO Box 1002 70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA
01950

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.NewburyportEF.org/

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