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The mission of the Newburyport Education Foundation is to generate financial resources and community involvement to enhance education in the Newburyport Public Schools.

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Annual Lighthouse Auction

The 2023 Lighthouse Auction, presented by the Institution for Savings, is the Newburyport Education Foundation’s largest event of the year, raising over $100,000 that goes directly to the Newburyport Public Schools!

All proceeds from this year’s event will support the Newburyport Education Foundation’s 2023 Campaigns:

  1. NHS Integrated Arts where the art programs & space will be re-imagined to build, develop and modernize programs.
  2. Advanced Literacy Instruction & Achievement via support of a multi-year initiative to provide exceptional evidence-based teaching and learning in reading, including expansion of the summer reading program.
  3. District-Wide STEM continued investment in grades K-12 to ensure each STEM lab has the modern equipment and supplies needed for student projects.
  4. Advanced Studies/MA Career Pathways Initiative, a dual-enrollment program with Endicott college allowing high school students to earn college credits.
  5. Instructional Technology PLC, putting new technology in select group of teachers’ hands to cultivate a culture of innovation amongst educators.
  6. Investment Club at the High School where students are learning how to analyze market data & investment strategies.
  7. Visual & Performing Arts Festival where students in all grades engage the community through downtown performances and artwork displays.
Get Involved!
  1. DONATE an auction item or experience. Examples include: sporting tickets and memorabilia, unique experiences, gift certificates, hotel stays, etc.
  2. VOLUNTEER to assist with the event. Email us at auction@newburyportef.org to learn more about the volunteer opportunities still available.
  3. ATTEND the event in-person or virtually to BID on great items. You can bid through our online auction from anywhere via your mobile or computer.
  4. SPONSOR the event! The NEF has a wide marketing reach that includes:
  1. 3,500+ email address and highly successful click rate on e-newsletters
  2. 1,200+ Facebook, 900+ Instagram and 600+ X (formerly Twitter) followers
  3. Streamlined new website that highlights our sponsors
  4. Ability to reach every family (2,000+) in the Newburyport Public Schools District via their website Community Page
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2022 AUCTION SPONSORS:
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Donors and Sponsors
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The mission of the Newburyport Education Foundation is to generate financial resources and community involvement to enhance education in the Newburyport Public Schools.
CONTACT THE NEF

Email: info@newburyportef.org
Phone: 978.463.7893

P.O. Box 1002
Newburyport, MA
01950

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THE FINE PRINT

The Newburyport Education Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 04-3583906) and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 11, 2023
NEF Auction