Mission Statement

The Educational Foundation of the Chesters is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for the students of the Chester Public School District.  Our mission is to enrich the academic pursuits of our students and inspire them for success in the 21st century.  
2016-17 Grants & Clubs Awarded

Dickerson Elementary:
  • Coding with a Code-A-Pillar
  • National Circus Project assembly​
  • Math, Science and STEM "Gizmos" programs
  • STEM Kinetics Club
  • Chess Club​​

Bragg Intermediate School:
  • Math, Science and STEM "Gizmos" programs
  • Alternative Seating to Enhance Learning pilot in two 3rd grade classrooms
  • Mad Science Workshops for 3rd grade

Black River Middle School:
  • Meteorology Assembly Program with John Marshall
  • "Ball in the House" a cappella music assembly
  • Visit with Tom Rogers, the author of this year's One School, One Book choice, Eleven
  • 3D Printers and Pens for 7th Grade Science
  • Building a Ceramic Program
  • "In the Middle of a Poetry Slam" Mayhem Poets assembly
  • STEM Club
  • UMatter Ambassadors Club

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2015-16 Annual Report
Educational Foundation of the Chesters
​PO Box 422, Chester, NJ 07930
www.chesteredf.org  -  chesteredf@gmail.com