About Us
The Edward Hopkins Educational Foundation was founded by members of the Hopkins Academy 350th committee. It is named after Edward Hopkins, a former governor of Connecticut during early colonial times, who left money in his will to several New England settlements to begin schools for the education of their children. Hopkins Academy was founded with Hadley’s share of his bequest.
The Foundation’s mission statement states that its purpose is to “seek to enrich the educational experiences of the students in the Hadley Public Schools.” This goal will be met by providing grants to teachers for a project and/or activities that cannot be funded through the normal school budget process.
Our Mission
The Edward Hopkins Educational Foundation seeks to enrich the educational experiences of the students in the Hadley Public Schools.
What We've Achieved
Hopkins Academy purchased a 3-D printer for their library. - 2016
Awarded a grant to Hadley Elementary to pay for consumable supplies used in the S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) lab. This lab provides all students and teachers the opportunity for hands on learning that aligns with the current curriculum standards. - 2017
Awarded a grant toward the purchase of an outdoor softball batting cage. - 2018
Contributed toward the funding of the annual grade 8 trip to New York City. - 2018
Purchased a Sensory Path Hallway to provide students with a fun, engaging way to take breaks from sitting in a classroom and to help regulate their bodies. - 2018
Awarded a grant toward the purchase of the National Geographic ELL curriculum to help support a growing ELL student population. - 2018