New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence

💜 You’re Invited to Poetry Out Loud on Monday, May 18! 💜
Come experience an evening full of imagination, courage, laughter, and heartfelt poems from young writers across the school district.

For 28 years, The Jeremy Scheinfeld Publishing Center and the NR Fund have brought together families, educators, and community to celebrate the original voices of students in grades 3–6 — and we'd love for you to be part of it.

It's free. It's open to everyone. Come support our young poets.
See you there. 💜

📍Whitney Young Auditorium, New Rochelle High School, 265 Clove Rd
📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
⏰ 7:00 p.m.

CHECK THIS OUT! ♟️💜 We’re celebrating a win for New Rochelle students — literally!

The City of New Rochelle, NY awarded us a $9,800 THRIVE Grant to expand our Afterschool Chess program with National Scholastic Chess Foundation to include 5th graders across all elementary schools starting Fall 2026.

This year alone, 230 students in the The City School District of New Rochelle participated — and with demand exceeding capacity, we’re thrilled to grow the program so even more kids can join in.

Chess builds focus, confidence, and serious problem-solving skills. And we can’t wait to bring that experience to even more students!

Thank you to the City and our partners at the National Scholastic Chess Foundation for making this possible!

🎓 The NRHS Yearbook team is inviting our alumni to be part of the 100th graduating class (Class of 2026) edition!
Submit a Booster Ad for $70-$355 to share a memory, photo, advice, or promote a business:
https://lnkd.in/eKjxJATd
🗓 Deadline: March 25
Please share with fellow alumni!

⏰ LAST WEEK for Early Bird pricing! Join us March 5 for the NR Fund Annual Awards Gala — an unforgettable night celebrating excellence in our schools and community. ✨
Prices go up February 25, so don’t wait!

🎟 Tickets + info: NREDFUND.ORG
And don’t forget to check out our auction while you’re there! 👠🎉

✨ Bid BIG and Do GOOD.
The Gala’s online auction is OPEN! Browse 20+ amazing items — from a Masters golf experience at Augusta National to an Italian villa getaway to fantastic concert seats — and fun local experiences too!

👇 Open to EVERYONE! Check out our highlights and start bidding today: 🔗 nrfund.betterworld.org/auctions/nr-fund-gala-auction

⛳ Ultimate Masters Experience at Augusta National: This is the one golfers dream about. Will you be the one to claim it?

🇮🇹 Italian Dream Villa for 8: Picture yourself and seven of your favorite people enjoying a chef-prepared dinner and wine in a Tuscan villa. La dolce vita!

🎶 Experience Country Music's Biggest Night! Get VIP access to the Country Music Awards and After Party. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for any music fan.

🎸 Don't Miss Legend James Taylor Live! Score four tickets to see one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time! Current bid: just $300 — That's less than $75 a ticket for an unforgettable night. This one won't last!

👉 Bid now: nrfund.betterworld.org/auctions/nr-fund-gala-auction

✨ One Great Night. One Great Community. ✨
Join us for the 2026 Awards Gala — a joyful evening celebrating New Rochelle and supporting enrichment in our public schools. We’ll honor:

• George A. Hirsch: Distinguished Alumni Award, founder of NYC Marathon
• Kelly Johnson, Jr: Distinguished Public Service Award, Executive Director of NR Youth Bureau
• Eric Turkewitz: Community Leadership Award, founder of the Pain to Paine Trail Half Marathon

Tickets: $200 with Early-Bird Pricing — ends Feb 25!
👉 Buy tickets via the QR code or NREDFUND.ORG

The future of New Rochelle isn’t just bright—it’s brilliant!✨💜

We are incredibly proud to announce the NRHS Class of 2026 Student Achievement Award winners! From international math research and environmental advocacy to poetic leadership and D1-level athletics, these four seniors—Harmony, Sam, Kyra, and Cory—embody the excellence of our community.

Now, it’s time to celebrate them. Join us for an inspiring evening at the Foundation Awards Gala as we honor these rising stars and our distinguished alumni.

🎟 SECURE YOUR SEATS: Click the link in our bio to buy tickets!
• Location: The Surf Club on the Sound
• Date: Thursday, March 5th
• Staff Special: Early Bird pricing ($150) ends Feb 25!

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Let’s rise up and show our students the support they deserve. See you there! 💜 🎓

This Giving Tuesday, you can shape a student’s future. Every gift matters! 👉 https://bit.ly/DonateNRfund
For more than 25 years, the NR Fund has opened doors for New Rochelle’s extraordinary, diverse public schools. Your generosity makes opportunities possible for thousands of students each year:
• Classroom Grants that spark curiosity
• Reduced-Cost SAT/ACT Prep that expands college access
• Poetry Out Loud & Music Education that inspire creativity
• Scholarships & Awards that celebrate achievement
• NEW for 2025: Chess Instruction for third and fourth graders

It's tomorrow! ☕️🥞 Bring your whole crew to fuel up before the New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade. Enjoy pancakes, bacon, sausage, and bagels for just $5 — served by our school administrators, principals and school board members!

Saturday, November 22, 8:00–9:30am at New Rochelle High School, House 4 Cafeteria

It’s the perfect spot to meet up and grab a coffee or a bite to eat before heading out to the parade!