Avon Library Donation 2016

The Foundation is proud to help sponsor the NJ Hall of Fame Mobile Museum at the upcoming Avon Public Library Centennial celebration on August 20, 2016. The NJ Hall of Fame Mobile Museum is an interactive exhibit highlighting the many great accomplishments of Garden State citizens and will be the cornerstone of the Library's Centennial Celebration.

CENTRAL NEW JERSEY WINERY TOUR

The summer adult learning program enjoyed a wonderful afternoon in Central Jersey wine country at Unionville and Old York Cellars. Participants learned about the vine to bottle process while exploring the vineyards and tank room. Throughout, we gained insight into New Jersey's agricultural industry.


June 2016

Congratulations to the High School Scholarship winners! These young men represent the mission and ideals of the Avon-by-the-Sea Education Foundation Faith Westhoven, (center) attended St. Rose High School and will matriculate to Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Jon Erik Nielsen, (left): will go to college at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York.

Alex Devoy, (right) graduate of Manasquan High School plans to continue his studies at Delaware Valley University.
Coast Star Announcement June 2016

NAMM Foundation SupportMusic Merit Award


For the second year in a row, Avon Elementary School has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Avon Elementary School joins 118 schools across the country in receiving the prestigious award in 2016. The SupportMusic Merit Award is awarded to individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Avon School Celebrates Earth Day

April 22, 2016 photo credit: Kathryn Gioia

Avon School first and eighth grade students combined their efforts in celebration of the theme "reduce, reuse, and recycle."

The Avon-by-the-Sea Education Foundation, working together with Avon Environmental Commission and the Home and School Association, provided new recycling and trash receptacles, strategically located across the school campus. The combined project represented a $3500 gift to the school.

ANNOUNCING THE 2016 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE

Avon-by-the-Sea Education Foundation presents a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a graduating high school senior who resides in Avon and plans to attend an institute of higher learning. The recipient will reflect the goals and mission of the Foundation.

    Overall criteria for evaluation:
  • Community Service
  • Peer Leadership
  • Academic Performance
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Work History
  • Essay

TIMELINE:
February 1 - April 8, 2015: Application Period
April 9 - April 30: Board Review
May 1, 2015: Announcement of Scholarship Recipient

JUNE 2015

Congratulations to the High School Scholarship winner!
Coast Star Announcement May 2015
Gina Maurer matriculated to Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

JUNE 2014

Congratulations to the High School Scholarship winners! Andrew Sperduto, attended Manasquan High School and matriculated to The University of Michigan.

Jack Cole: attended St. Rose High School and matriculated to Marist College in New York state.

Tommy Rooney attended Christian Brothers Academy and matriculated to Columbia University in New York City


Avon-by-the-Sea Education Foundation is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization organized exclusively for charitable purposes. The purposes of the corporation are to:

  • Promote the advancement of community and public education for those who reside in the borough of Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey.

  • Secure and distribute grants and contributions from individuals, estates, government, corporations, foundations, and any other source for the educational benefit of the residents of the borough of Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey.

Your support will help bridge the gap between the educational needs of our community and currently available resources.