AEF Programs

  • The Arlington Education Foundation "invests in educational excellence" by providing financial support to the Arlington Central School District in areas consistent with our mission. At this time, the Foundation's funding is directed toward 4 focus areas:

    • Arlington's STEAM Labs
    • The Maker / Collaborative space in the Arlington HS Library
    • The District Science Room
    • Our Scholarship Program for Arlington Seniors 

    STEAM Lab Initiative

    In 2016, the Foundation approved a proposal to provide funding to the District's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) Labs. Labs have since been established in each of the District's K-5th grade school buildings. Over time, materials and equipment to support these labs have been funded. The Foundation has funded the Augmented Reality Sandboxes in the K-5 STEAM Labs. These sandboxes are enhancing the curriculum for both science and social studies....think about landforms and why people live where they live. All K-5 buildings are equipped with these high-tech sandboxes.  What is an AR Sandbox?

    Augmented Reality Sandboxes 1 Augmented Reality Sandboxes 2 Augmented Reality Sandboxes 3  

    District Science Room Funding

    The Foundation also awarded over $10,000 to the District Science Room. This special room is located in Arlington High School. This room allows elementary school students to take a field trip to learn more about science. The district's youngest students love it! Arlington High School juniors and seniors also benefit from this room as they are preparing and teaching lessons. What a great way for the older students to see what it is like to teach! 

    Science Room Tessa AHS Science Room 2 AHS Science Room 1

    Scholarship Program 

    An annual program, made possible through the generous support of many individual donors and organizations, to recognize students with one of the Foundation's 50+ scholarships. To learn more.

    In addition, the Foundation administers a program called Give the Gift of Education.  This program serves as a way for families to honor special Arlington staff members by making a tax-deductible donation to the Arlington Education Foundation. The program runs year round, with special focus during the holiday season and at the end of each school year. The feedback from teachers and staff is overwhelmingly positive! Recipients of this 'gift' have shared with us just how honored they feel. To learn more.