Our mission is to support an academic environment that inspires our students and community to embrace a lifelong love of learning. 

We support educators who have creative ideas that can capture the attention and imagination of their students. Projects traditionally fall within at least one of the following six areas—Academics, Arts, Life Skills, Character Education, Physical Education & Wellness, and Technology—but outside of the regular school district budget.

We also work to establish meaningful partnerships among our schools, local businesses, and service organizations which will improve our community.

 East High Class of 1956 members Richard Boedcker and John Butera present AEF Director Christopher Fama with a check for $1,200. The class gift was given in celebration of their 55th high school reunion.
Thank you East High Class of 1956!