SWAMPSCOTT
Education Foundation
Supporting Public School Excellence
The mission of the Swampscott Education Foundation (SEF) is to generate funds and community involvement that will enrich programs and resources offered by Swampscott Public Schools.
About SEF
Learn about the mission, work, and impact of the Swampscott Education Foundation
Formed to drive educational excellence, SEF will supplement public funding with private sector financing to maximize impact to our schools. These funds will finance projects that cannot be provided by the district budget, state aid, or our Parent Teacher Organizations.
The SEF committee will draw on insights from school administrators, parents, and community members to promote an elite public school system for our community.
UPCOMING Events
Join us at an upcoming event and help support SEF’s current and future initiatives.
Annual Family Funfest
September 13, 2026 3:00 pm
Linscott Park
22 Monument Ave
Fun for all ages—come enjoy an afternoon to close out the summer, where students, families and administrators will join us at Linscott Park! There will be inflatables, interactive games, face painting, food trucks, merch for sale, and more! Suggested donation of $20/family to support the SEF.
Elevate: Raise a Glass. Raise the Future.
October 3, 2026 6:00 pm
Mission on the Bay Roof Deck
141 Humphrey St
Swampscott, MA
Join us for an elevated evening to make waves for Swampscott schools. Ticket prices are $80/per person, which include light bites, photo booth, DJ and dancing. There will be a cash bar and all proceeds will support SEF.
Current Campaigns
See how you can support initiatives and opportunities across Swampscott Public Schools
Discovery Learning Center Kitchen Renovations
The Discovery Learning Center is a program for students with diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and intellectual challenges. The program relies upon the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), which is used to help students gain skills in all areas, including academics, communication, social skills, and activities of daily living. As part of their programming, the students and faculty use a kitchenette in their classroom to promote competence and independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), functional skills, and pre-vocational and vocational skills as they grow. SEF will fund necessary kitchen renovations to adhere to all safety requirements.
Impact
Discover how community support has created new opportunities
for Swampscott students and educators.
Weekly Staff Appreciation Raffle
Each week Superintendent Calichman will spin a virtual wheel to reward one Swampscott Public School staff member with a $40 gift card. SEF donates these gift cards to demonstrate our appreciation and support for the incredible teachers of SPS. Congratulations to our first winner: Ms. Cepeda, the 7th grade Math teacher!
Raised $1,000 for the High School Robotics Team
The Swampscott High School Robotics Team, known as The 4311 Currents, is a student-led organization competing in the annual FIRST Robotics Competition. Each year, members collaborate over an intense build season to design, program, and construct an industrial-sized robot. Roles on the team range from Programming, CAD Designing, and Electronics, to Manufacturing, Media, and Admin. This diverse structure ensures every student can find a specialty matching their unique technical or organizational interests. Through recent support from our community and the school, the 4311 Currents team was able to purchase the parts and materials to compete at a high level in local competitions. For the past 3 years we have qualified for District Championships and will hopefully bid for World Championships in the next few years.
Band Uniforms Donated to SHS Marching Band
The Swampscott High School (SHS) band has grown substantially in the last 3 years, from 31-52 members under our band director Edi Rovi. The Swampscott Education Foundation (SEF) donated $16,000 to provide new band uniforms to all participating students.
About the SHS Band:
The SHS band performs for our community at sporting events, concerts, parades, and other community gatherings. Supporting the continued growth of our band program allows more students to harness a love of music, and stay involved in school and community events.