Photo courtesy of the Essex Elementary School Foundation
The Essex Elementary School Foundation (EESF), supported by the residents and community of Essex, approved over $50,000 for enrichment programs offered at Essex Elementary School (EES) that would otherwise not be available through traditional funding by the school system and budget.
For the 2022-’23 school year, the approved programs and grants include the return of the beloved World Culture Program (Grade 2), focusing on the three cultures of Haiti, China, and India. Students will gain a deeper understanding of each country’s customs through a study of art, food, and history. Once again, EES will collaborate with the Essex Historical Society to provide a comprehensive Historian in Residence program to help students learn about the rich…