Our Story
In 2012, South End resident and current board member Bill Wolff was volunteering as a literacy coach at Blackstone Elementary School, when he recognized the need for additional resources and support.
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Believing that strong public schools are essential to building strong communities, he established Friends of Blackstone School to ensure that every student has the tools and resources they need to thrive in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Our Impact
Fund Field Trips
Friends of Blackstone will provide financial support when needed to ensure all children get the opportunity to partake in enriching, out of the classroom learning experiences
Support Holiday Events
Partner with organizations to provide gifts to students at the annual Holiday event, to ensure all students have a magical and fulfilling holiday experience
Support School Events
FoBS will assist with any school events that Principal Sheppeck or school staff members identify as priorities or areas of need, such as supporting the annual food drive
Beautify the School
FoBS will roll up their sleeves to tackle refurbishing projects, as well as help purchase new rugs & other essentials to brighten and beautify the school.
Lead the Annual
"Love Your Block" Day
Community & board members helped clean & revitalize Blackstone Elementary, by painting, sprucing up the garden, greenhouse, & more!
Support
"Read Across Blackstone"
Community members, local politicians, police officers, FoBS members, & many others from the community come to read books to every classroom to instill the love of reading in the kids!
Host the Annual MCAS Pancake Breakfast
Provide hot breakfast to students on the morning of their state exams, to ensure every student had a full belly and positive start to what can be a stressful day!
& more!