Stonington Education Fund

Support the 2025
Stonington Education Fund Annual appeal  

Since 1995, the SEF has granted over $375,000 in funding to benefit the students of Stonington Public Schools in all areas of learning. We are proud of the positive impact the Stonington Education Fund has in support of public education in our community. 
We greatly appreciate your donation to support the teachers, administrators and, most importantly, the students in Stonington schools.
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"Expanding Opportunities...Supporting Innovation...Opening Minds"

In our Second Decade of Supporting Stonington Students

Education is the key to our future. The mission of the Stonington Education Fund is to promote excellence in our schools and we need your help to achieve our mission.

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We greatly appreciate your donations that support the teachers, administrators and, most importantly, the students in Stonington schools.

Giving has never been easier! Click here to donate today.

Does your employer have a United Way Fund Drive? You can designate all or a portion of your contribution to the Stonington Education Fund.

SEF also participates in matching funds programs from employers, doubling your contribution.

Thank you for considering a donation to the Stonington Education Fund!

2026 Blue monday concerts

The Blue Monday 2026 Concert Series Schedule will be:

July 6- Ward Hayden & The Outliers

July 13- Loaded Wagon

July 20- Sugar Ray & The Bluetones

July 27- Sugar

Rain date is August 3

All shows are 6:00-8:00pm at Mystic River Park!

Thank you for supporting the wonderful Blue Monday concert program. The money raised supports music education in our public schools and supports the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center.

Please join us in thanking our 2025 concert sponsors.

Awarded grants

In Fall 2025, SEF awarded $17,913 to support student education in Stonington. This brings the total awarded since 2020 to $70,000. 

A sample of Fall 2025 grants includes funding to:

  • create a new Makerspace at West Vine Street School

  • develop and purchase supplies for a new Fiber Arts course at Stonington High School

  • purchase new "loose parts" for the innovative Play Your Way program at Deans Mill Elementary

  • create a new STEM Lab at Stonington Middle School

Click here for full more information on awarded grants.