Sullivan Middle School Gets $10K Donation From Longtime Worcester Company

WORCESTER, MA — An elementary school in Worcester got a surprise donation this month.

Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School at 140 Apricot St. received a $10,000 donation from Eaton, a local power management solutions company. The donation will go toward science, technology, engineering, art and math, or STEAM education at the school.

The funds were donated in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, a nonprofit that enables donors to fund classroom supplies for PreK-12 teachers. The donation will help to provide more materials for students and teachers at Sullivan.

“On behalf of the Sullivan School Community, I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Eaton for their generous contribution,” said Sullivan Middle School Principal Kendra Cox in a statement. “Their support will directly benefit our students and STEAM teachers, helping to provide valuable resources to enhance teaching and learning in our classrooms."

Principal Cox added that Eaton also led a food drive in November to support Worcester Public Schools families.

The company has operated in Worcester for more than 90 years and was previously known as Wright Line LLC before being acquired by Eaton in 2011, the school said.

"Through the Adopt-A-Classroom program, we are grateful for the opportunity to give back by supporting Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School students and educators,” said Aravind Melatur, Eaton D-IT Worcester Plant Manager, in a statement. “We remain committed to strengthening our community and look forward to continued opportunities to make a meaningful impact."

All donations to Worcester Public Schools must be approved by the Worcester School Committee, so this item will be on the agenda at the next meeting on Thursday evening.

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