Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) is launching “Building a Bulldog Future 2024 Fundraiser” starting May 1 and culminating on June 2, Graduation Day for Chelsea’s Class of 2024. In addition to celebrating this year’s graduates, CEF is committed to creating a bright future for all Chelsea Bulldogs!
The money raised will help CEF fund future educator grants. In 2023-24, with the help of generous donors, they funded 49 grants totaling over $50,000. While this is a significant impact for the schools, CEF received grant applications totaling $174,000 this past school year. With only being able to meet 29% of the request, CEF is asking supporters to help close the gap, which includes $60,000 toward repurposing Pierce Lake Elementary School into an early childhood center with potential to outfit modern, accessible playground equipment. “This reflects our district’s proactive approach to meet the increasing demand for early childhood education in our community,” shared Mike Kapolka, CSD Superintendent. Read more about the project here.
CEF funds grants that support the creative endeavors of the Chelsea School District educators. Grants fund various initiatives at every level of the student experience, from early learning to high school leadership. They span from social-emotional learning support to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) programs and literacy support.
