Peabody Education Foundation

📣 Reminder for Local Businesses & Professionals!

The Peabody Education Foundation is still looking for businesses, nonprofits, and professionals to participate in Career Day 2026 at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.

Career Day gives students the chance to explore different career paths, ask real-world questions, and connect directly with professionals in our community. It’s a great opportunity to share your experience and help inspire the next generation.

📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 PVMHS Field House

👉 Interested in participating? https://peabodyedfoundation.org/programs/career-day/

The Peabody Education Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Maureen ‘Moe’ (L’Italien) Brodeur Memorial Scholarship, made possible through a significant gift from her husband, Benoit ‘Ben’ Brodeur. This annual scholarship honors the legacy of Maureen Brodeur, a respected community leader and former office manager at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, known for her lifelong commitment to excellence and service.

The scholarship will award $5,000 each to two graduating seniors from Peabody Veterans Memorial High School. Candidates must demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in business, maintain strong academic standing, and show a proven track record of self-motivation and community engagement.

Click here to learn more: https://peabodyedfoundation.org/maureen-moe-brodeur-memorial-scholarship/

📣 Calling Local Businesses & Professionals!

The Peabody Education Foundation is looking for businesses, nonprofits, and professionals to participate in Career Day 2026 at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.

Career Day gives students the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths, ask real-world questions, and connect directly with professionals in our community. By participating, you’ll help students gain insight into different industries and inspire them as they think about their futures.

📅Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍PVMHS Field House

👉 Learn more & sign up here:
https://peabodyedfoundation.org/programs/career-day/

A Whale of an Experience! 🐋

Thanks to support from our PEF Grants program, South Elementary’s 3rd graders got an unforgettable science adventure with The Whalemobile! Students stepped inside a life-sized inflatable whale, explored whale anatomy, learned about adaptations, and participated in hands-on, NGSS-aligned lessons, all bringing ocean science to life right in their gym.

We’re proud to support programs that spark curiosity and connect students to the wonders of our natural world! 🌊✨

Learn more about our PEF Grants program: https://peabodyedfoundation.org/programs/pef-grants/

Big news for Peabody Public Schools! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that the Peabody Education Foundation, with generous funding from North Shore Bank, is bringing the Wayfinder program to all Peabody Public Schools as part of our ongoing Mental Wellness Initiative! Thanks to a $30,000 donation, students across the district will now have access to a powerful PreK–12 curriculum designed to support their mental health and overall well-being.

Through the collaborative work of Peabody PROMISE, parents, staff, and community members identified Wayfinder as the program that best meets the needs of our students.

✨ With Wayfinder, students will gain skills to:

✅Build a sense of belonging and community
✅Develop self-confidence and emotional intelligence
✅Strengthen communication and conflict resolution
✅Learn strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and social challenges
✅ Grow as leaders, both in school and beyond

This initiative wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of North Shore Bank, whose donation reflects a shared commitment to the health, success, and future of Peabody’s youth. Together, we’re investing in a stronger, more connected community.

👉 Learn more about the Wayfinder program on our website: https://peabodyedfoundation.org/programs/mental-wellness-initiative/

We’re looking for additional volunteers for our Guest Reader program to read aloud to students in pre-K through grade 5! 📚✨

Spend just 20–30 minutes a week sharing stories, sparking imaginations, and making a lasting impact on a child’s life.

🗓 Dates: Jan 12 – May 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 20–30 min/week

👉Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnQWOOgDl-sJB5hAIVS64zDGV2TGSiMydHHHwvl9if1a2-Gg/viewform

📣Guest Reader Registration is NOW OPEN!📣

Our Guest Reader program is intended for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5. Every year, from January through late May, business leaders, city officials and local citizens spend 20 to 30 minutes per week in an elementary school classroom reading aloud to the children. 📚📖

If you would like to signup as a guest reader or sign your pre-k through grade 5 classroom up to have a guest reader come visit, please click the button below!

✅ Dates: January 12th, 2026 – May 22nd, 2026 (excluding any school holidays or vacation weeks)
✅ Time Commitment: 20-30 minutes, once a week
✅ Deadline to register: November 15th, 2025

👉 Learn more: https://peabodyedfoundation.org/programs/guest-reader-program/

We had a wonderful evening celebrating the newest recipients of the George Peabody Legacy Award! Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the incredible volunteers and sponsors who helped make this event possible. ❤️

Congratulations again to our class of 2025!

-Sheila D’Ambrosio
-Dr. Kristin Hutton-Fay
-Molly Foster
-Councilor Thomas Gould
-Barbara Kelly – (Posthumously)
-Linda Zakas

Special thanks to Cheryl Millard for capturing the event for us! We'll be sharing more pictures, make sure to check back soon!

We want to extend a BIG thank you to our friends at Lyon-Waugh Auto Group for their continued support of our foundation!

Lyon-Waugh Auto Group has been a major supporter throughout the years, and their generosity continues to make a meaningful impact. This donation will help fund important programs including PEF Grants, the Mental Wellness Initiative, Birthday Books, and more.

Thank you to Warren Waugh and the entire team at Lyon-Waugh Auto Group for always standing behind Peabody’s students and teachers. Your support truly makes a difference! 💙 💙