Skaneateles Education Foundation, Inc.

11/02/2026

It's that time of year again! Join us for our annual Skaneateles Music Guild Holiday Luncheon on December 2nd at the Lodge in Skaneateles!

Ring in the holiday season and support music at Skaneateles Schools! Enjoy performances by the Skaneateles High School Select Orchestra, the Middle School Select Choir, the High School Brass Chorale, Madrigal Choir and Lab Ensemble.

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Celebrate the sounds of the season while you support music at Skaneateles Central Schools! Featuring performances by the High school Select Orchestra, the Middle School Select Choir, the High School Brass Chorale, Madrigal Choir and Lab Ensemble.

10/02/2026

The Lodge is looking ready for a party! We can’t wait to see you all tonight!

2nd Annual Party With a Purpose
📍 The Lodge, Skaneateles
⏰ 7-10PM

10/01/2026

We are counting down to Party with a Purpose on Friday night, but none of it would be possible without the support of our community! THANK YOU to our amazing business sponsors who are making this event possible, and in turn, helping SEF support the students of SCSD.

Endless thanks to:
Elsa & Peter Soderberg
Community Bank
Beak & Skiff
Finger Lakes Insurance Agency
Woodbine Hospitality Group
Patisserie
Auburn Party Rental
CHA
The Powers Group, Stifel
Space Architecture Group
Key Bank
Haefele Design
Chris Lynch Photography

09/22/2026

LAST CALL! Ticket sales for our 2nd Annual Party with a Purpose end TUESDAY, 9/22!

Enjoy a night out with friends, enjoy drinks and dinner, bid on silent auction items you won’t find anywhere else- all while supporting our schools.

Since 2007, SEF has been committed to enriching the educational opportunities and experiences for all students in the Skaneateles Central School District by providing resources, funding, and support for innovative programs and initiatives.

Some 2025-2026 initiatives include:
🧪 The launch of after-school enrichment clubs at Waterman and State Street
🔗 Sponsoring the Link Crew program to support middle school students in their transition to high school
🪴 Funding to improve and expand the State Street Garden to be a part of the 3rd-5th grade STEM curriculum
🦅 Purchased binoculars for our students to compete in the New York State Envirothon STEM competition
🏙️ Supporting experiential learning by sending our High School Drama Club to the Museum of Broadway to learn about careers in theatre
☀️ Providing a solar panel for the High School solar energy club

09/14/2026

Don’t forget - there’s just ONE week left to buy your tickets for our 2nd Annual Party with a Purpose!

Enjoy a night out with friends and support our schools! Each ticket includes:
🍽️ Delicious dinner stations
🍷 Drink ticket + full bar available
🛍️ Incredible silent auction items you won’t want to miss

Get your tickets now at SkanEdFoundation.org/Events!

09/10/2026

Transitions can be hard, and making the leap from middle school to high school is no exception! Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes 9th graders and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, the Link Crew program has over 27 years of success across high schools all over the nation.

SEF is proud to fund this program designed to ease the transition for our incoming freshmen, and in turn, build community, reduce stress, promote mentorship and improve school culture. This program was made especially possible through a generous grant from SEF’s Dr. John T. Freedman Fund, an endowment focused on mental health and wellbeing. As always, we are grateful for your support in making programs like this possible at SCSD. Wishing all of our Lakers the best school year possible!

09/08/2026

First day of school = back to routines, busy schedules, and maybe a well-deserved night out! 😉

Want to join us for Party with a Purpose but need a plan for the kids? Skaneateles Community Center is hosting a Kids Night Out during the event!

Drop the kids off for their own night of fun while you enjoy an evening with friends and community members celebrating the start of a new school year.

We’ll see you Friday, October 2nd at The Lodge in Skaneateles! Get your tickets here: https://www.skanedfoundation.org/events-1/2nd-annual-party-with-a-purpose

08/31/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to be entered to win a night at the Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa after our 2nd Annual Party with a Purpose on October 2nd!

Every ticket sold in August will be automatically entered to win! Celebrate the kickoff to the school year while supporting Skaneateles Schools, and then end the evening at this absolutely stunning property. It’s a win-win-win!
Get your tickets here: https://www.skanedfoundation.org/events-1/2nd-annual-party-with-a-purpose

08/24/2026

✨ Want to win a one-night stay at the stunning Skaneateles Fields Resort—just for enjoying a great night out and supporting our schools?

Here’s how:
Purchase your ticket to SEF’s Party with a Purpose this August, and you’ll be automatically entered to win a complimentary stay in the Lodge Suite at Skaneateles Fields Resort the night of the event. That’s it!

Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, and connection—catching up with friends old and new while celebrating the start of a new school year. Every ticket purchased supports SEF programs at Skaneateles Schools, including our newly launched enrichment club program.

A sincere thank you to the generosity of our friends at the and the for their continued support of SEF and our local community!

🎉 SEF’s 2nd Annual Party with a Purpose will be held Friday, October 2nd at the Lodge in Skaneateles. Purchase tickets at: https://www.skanedfoundation.org/events

06/14/2026