Foundation for Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools

2026-27 School Year

Fostering Community Relations



Swarthmore Farmer’s Market

The Foundation was so grateful to be the community table at the Swarthmore Farmerโ€™s Market on August 29th. We asked incoming students, โ€œWhat do you dream for your school?โ€ We loved seeing the answers and connecting with our students of all ages.


Back to School Breakfast

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

This year the Foundation provided teachers and employees with a delicious breakfast before the first week of school.

Your support matters! Thank you for helping our teachers have a great start to the new school year!


Outdoor Sustainability Classroom

Kids learn outdoors โ€“ be a part of it!


Lap Swimming Fundraiser

June 15 โ€“ July 12, 2026

UPDATE: Congratulations to Rose Valley Pool for being the inaugural champs of what will hopefully be a growing tradition in the district!


The mission of the Foundation for Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools is to support innovation and excellence in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, and to enhance the quality of public education by engaging the support and energies of educators, parents, students, alumni and the greater community.

The primary objectives of the Foundation are to:

  • Provide a tax-deductible vehicle for contributions
  • Provide supplemental funds to sustain the excellence of the schoolsโ€™ academic and extracurricular programs
  • Extend and enhance education opportunities for our students
  • Foster innovative programs
  • Generate enthusiasm and advocacy for our schools
  • Promote a broad base of community involvement
  • Collaborate with existing school groups and organizations to enhance the efficiency and impact of District fundraising efforts