Skaneateles Education Foundation, Inc.

06/14/2026

06/06/2026

Due to the unfavorable weather forecast, we are moving the picnic indoors to the High School Gymnasium & Commons Area.

Please enter the building using the "Upper Commons" entrance which is the High School entrance off of East St. Proceed down the stairs or use the elevator to enter the Commons Area.

Activity stations & games for the kids will take place in the Gym, and we have lots of tables and chairs set up for you to enjoy your picnic boxes in the Common Area.

05/26/2026

GOOD Eats & Sips has planned a delicious menu for our 2nd Annual Picnic with a Purpose. We hope you’ll join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the end of the school year on June 6th!

Can’t stay? Pre-order your box and enjoy it to go for an easy lunch option while on the baseball or softball fields.

Learn more and grab your tickets at skanedfoundation.org/events.

*vegetarian and gluten free options available

05/23/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6th for our 2nd Annual Picnic with a Purpose! We can’t wait to celebrate an awesome school year with our community.

Tickets include:
-A picnic box (for 2 or 4) from GOOD Eats & Sips
- A lemonade station
- Face painting, kickball games, relay races and many more fun activities
- Kid-friendly raffle baskets
- Silent auction featuring special teacher experiences

We can’t wait to see you there!

For tickets and more information: https://www.skanedfoundation.org/events-1/2nd-annual-picnic-with-a-purpose

05/20/2026

04/10/2026

Our Pet Care Club wrapped up its final session this week, and we couldn’t be prouder of what these young animal advocates accomplished. This session featured a visit from a Vet Tech from Stack Veterinary Hospital, making homemade dog treats, creation of a school-wide State St pet bulletin board, and concluded with a visit from Coco the therapy dog!

A few words from our students say it all:

🗣️ “Pet care club helped me destress and it was really fun”
🗣️ “I would do Pet Care Club again because it was a great way to end my day”
🗣️ “It is fun to learn about pets!”

Huge congratulations to our Pet Care Club members for their curiosity and compassion. We can’t wait to see where their love for animals takes them next, and a special shout‑out to Ms. Donzella for inspiring our students with her enthusiasm for pet care and for making this experience possible for our 5th graders.

Skaneateles Schools

03/24/2026

We are so grateful to these brave souls who took the plunge this winter!

02/06/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of David Graham. David was a remarkable man whose generosity of spirit, unwavering dedication, and profound love for his late wife, Jean, have left an enduring mark on our community.
In 2011, David championed the creation of the Jean Graham Fund, established to honor Jean’s extraordinary life and her lifelong passion for learning. This permanently endowed fund was established through gifts made in memory of Jean, a retired teacher and founding director of the Skaneateles Education Foundation. The fund is used to provide grants to pursue learning experiences related to classroom enrichment and global studies, while also providing opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. The Graham family recognized how essential it is for educators to keep growing professionally and to have meaningful opportunities to bring realworld experiences back into their classrooms.
Over the past 14 years, the Jean Graham Fund (JGF) has allowed teachers to pursue sabbatical projects that broaden and deepen their curricular knowledge through international travel. When the pandemic made global travel difficult, David once again stepped forward with a thoughtful idea: the Summer Passport Grant program. These grants have allowed Skaneateles teachers to embark on short, domestic trips that offer immersive, experiential learning tied directly to the subject area they teach.
Today, the Jean Graham Endowment Fund stands as a permanent part of SEF—a lasting legacy that enriches the Skaneateles education community year after year. This legacy simply would not exist without David’s passion, vision, and steadfast dedication. Since 2012, he has served as an active and valued member of the JGF committee, guiding its mission with care and purpose.
We are profoundly grateful for David’s contributions to our education community. His impact will be felt for many years to come.

02/03/2026

Session 2 of SEF Enrichment Clubs is coming soon! 🎉

SEF is excited to continue the after school enrichment club program for currently enrolled Waterman & State Street students. Session 2 includes some exciting new clubs like Drawing, Knitting, Pet Care, and Newspaper Clubs, along with returning favorites!
Each club continues to be led by our amazing SCSD teachers and offers fun, developmentally appropriate experiences beyond the traditional school day.
Swipe for detailed information on Session 2 club offerings ➡️

📅When: Session 2 will run from 3/2/26 – 4/10/26
📍Where: Waterman & State Street
Registration opens: Monday, February 9, at 10AM!

Visit SkanEdFoundation.org/clubs for more information and to register Monday morning.