The Educational Foundation for Rockport

Providing enrichment programs, field trips, and scholarships to Rockport schools.

What We Do

The EFR, through the generosity of the people and businesses of Cape Ann, provides enrichment programs, field trips, scholarships and support to our schools that otherwise would not be possible. We help overcome some of the challenges in achieving a balance within controlled tax levels and providing a quality public education for the students of Rockport. Our many fundraising efforts provide programs to enrich our children’s education. We thank all our contributors for their continued support.

Why We Do It

The primary mission of the Foundation is to manage funds in support of all fields of study in the Rockport schools, including science, technology, arts and the humanities. We solicit and accept donations from individuals, corporations and foundations whether in cash or in kind. Your gift supports innovative, pilot projects that the school has deemed important to supplement the current curriculum and the Foundation’s general endowment for future endeavors.

How You Can Help

We have set a goal of raising a $1 million endowment to fill these needs and urge you to join us in this effort.

Featured Programs

the fifth grade of Rockport Elementary School

5th Grade Field Trip to the Boston Tea Party Museum & The USS Constitution

All fifth grade students visit the USS Constitution and Boston Tea Party Museum. Students learn about the Boston Tea Party and the role of the USS Constitution during the War of 1812.

Salt March Science Project

Students participate in a scientific study of the Saratoga Creek Salt Marsh. They observe, measure, and collect data about the invasive plant species fragmities at three different locations in the marsh, in conjunction with Mass Audubon’s Salt Marsh Science Project.
rockport  high school chorus in the vatican

The Music Department’s Trip to Italy

Every four years the Music Department travels abroad during April Vacation week. In 2023 the destination was Italy; and they packed in the sightseeing amidst three full performances, taking place in Florence, Orvieto, and Rome. The chorus sang for a mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.

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Support the Educational Foundation

I cannot say enough about the incredible support that The Educational Foundation for Rockport provides to the Rockport Public Schools. Their philanthropic efforts continue to provide our students with a wide variety of enrichment programs, field trips, and scholarships that would otherwise not be possible. On behalf of the entire District, I thank them for their commitment to public education, and specifically to RPS students, families, and staff. As a result of our partnership with EFR, our district is better poised to provide our students with equitable access to high quality educational experiences that prepare them to be competitive for college and career, while helping them to maximize their potential and positively impact our world. – Mark W. Branco, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Rockport Public Schools

P.O. Box 836
Rockport, MA 01966
info@rockportedfoundation.org
(978) 546-1200