

Parenting Middle & High School Children During a Pandemic
Join us for an interactive discussion on how our children are doing and what parents and caregivers can do to help.

Parenting Elementary School Children During a Pandemic
Join us for an interactive discussion on how our children are doing and what parents and caregivers can do to help.

O’Maley Innovation Middle School Teachers Make Desks
O’Maley Innovation Middle School teachers make desks for remote learners.

Great Things Happening at GEF
Great things are happening, thanks to YOU. Read about good news in our schools here!

New fund seeks to assist schools in new normal – Gloucester Daily Times Article
With the novel coronavirus pandemic leaving schools with unexpected challenges, additional support for staff and students is needed as they prepare for an academic year like none other.

Parenting During A Pandemic: Creating Stability in The Midst of Uncertainty
Balancing work, children, remote learning, and family life in the midst of a pandemic is challenging new territory for all of us. With so much information out there it’s hard to know what to prioritize and how to cut through the clutter.


Arts Festival: cancelled
The annual Citywide Arts Festival is a collaboration between the Gloucester Public School District and the Gloucester Education Foundation.

Power of Play – POSTPONED
Friends, after much consideration, we've decided to postpone our March 22 Power of Play due to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation.

Jan 2, 2020 – Councilors for CausesJan 2, 2020 – Councilors for Causes
A fun night out for a great cause at Cape Ann Brewing Co! City councilor Valerie Gilman will sling the beers and 15% of all food and beer sales will support innovative, hands-on learning in our schools!

Education Bowl
Bowl a few strings, enjoy refreshments at the Cape Ann Lanes concession stand

Gloucester Public School Arts Festival
The Gloucester Public Schools Arts Festival is being held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 11am to 4pm.

Councilors 4 Causes
Come join City Councilor/Guest Bartender, Val Gilman at Cape Ann Brewing Company and help support the Gloucester Education Foundation!

Power of Play - March 24, 2019
Featuring fun for all ages, the program will include arts and crafts activities, giant board games, Legos, field games, family games, yoga, dance and much more. Check this space for more information as the date approaches.

Education Bowl
Bowl a few strings, enjoy refreshments at the Cape Ann Lanes concession stand

Gloucester Counts Down to Kindergarten
Help GEF, and area nonprofits, welcome Gloucester’s children as they enter our schools for the first time. Watch a play about the first day of kindergarten, tour a school bus, participate in fun activities, meet your child’s principals and kindergarten teachers and get special gifts from GEF and other participating organizations. If anyone you know has a child entering kindergarten at one of Gloucester’s elementary schools, please let them know about this fun event! It’s always one of our favorites!
Honor a Teacher Spring 2018
Show your appreciation for the people who play an important role in your child’s education — teachers, specialists, administration and school staff. Let these educators know how much you care.

10th Anniversary Citywide Arts Festival
What a great Citywide Arts Festival we had on Saturday! Despite the gloomy weather, turnout was high, and the art and performances were terrific!

Join Team GEF for Gloucester Pride Stride! Sunday, May 29, 2018
Join the Gloucester Education Foundation as we hit the pavement to raise funds as part of the 2018 Gloucester Pride Stride.

Power of Play 2018 a huge success!
This year’s Power of Play was so much fun… as you can tell from these awesome photos by GHS student Cassandra Sanchez!