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Jan. 28 Spirit(s) Night to benefit Strong & Healthy Families

Please join us on January 28, from 5 to 10 p.m. for Spirit(s) Night at Bert’s Bottle Shop and help support the Strong & Healthy Families initiative.     Read More

Jan. 28 Spirit(s) Night to benefit Strong & Healthy Families

Grant brings professional actress to high school for student workshops

Emmy Award-winning actress Elaine Bromka recently brought her expertise to Penn Manor High School as an artist in residence, thanks to a $1,050 Venture Grant from PMEF.    Read More

 

Grant brings professional actress to high school for student workshops

Foundation awards $55,000 in grants for Penn Manor teachers for 2018-2019

PMEF has awarded 47 grants totaling more than $55,000 for 2018-2019 – a record dollar amount – to 46 teachers at all 10 of Penn Manor’s schools.   Read More

 

Foundation awards $55,000 in grants for Penn Manor teachers for 2018-2019

Donors contribute more than $13,000 during Extra Give 2018

Many thanks to our truly extraordinary supporters for donating more than $13,000 to PMEF during the Nov. 16 Extraordinary Give!    Read More

 

Donors contribute more than $13,000 during Extra Give 2018

Penn Manor employees contribute more than $18,000 to Foundation

Many thanks to the more than 200 Penn Manor staff members who helped make this year’s employee contribution program such a success, with contributions exceeding $18,000.    Read More

Penn Manor employees contribute more than $18,000 to Foundation

Grant helps provide more internet access to students

A grant to PMEF from the Fulton Family Foundation has funded Wi-Fi “hotspots” to give more Penn Manor students internet access to complete schoolwork at home.   Read More

Grant helps provide more internet access to students

Thank you to our Annual Dinner supporters!

The Foundation’s Annual Dinner was a rousing success as guests, sponsors and donors helped us raise more than $15,000 for PMEF’s program in the new school year!    Read More

Thank you to our Annual Dinner supporters!

Golf Scramble raises more than $11,000 for Penn Manor students, families

Our generous sponsors and participants have made the 12th annual PMEF Golf Scramble a success! The event generated more than $11,000 for Penn Manor students and families.  Read More 

Golf Scramble raises more than $11,000 for Penn Manor students, families

Literacy Outreach distributes more than 200 books in Penn Manor neighborhoods

A Literacy Outreach program funded through PMEF’s Strong & Healthy Families has distributed hundreds of books to children while promoting the Lancaster County Bookmobile.  Read More 

Literacy Outreach distributes more than 200 books in Penn Manor neighborhoods

PMEF awards more than $61,000 worth of scholarships to Class of 2018

Members of the Penn Manor High School Class of 2018 have received 43 scholarships this year through PMEF, including six new awards established by community members.  Read More

PMEF awards more than $61,000 worth of scholarships to Class of 2018

Penn Manor retirees enjoy 13th annual breakfast

More than 80 school district retirees rekindled old friendships and got an update on Penn Manor Ed Foundation activities at the 13th annual Retirees’ Breakfast.    Read More

Penn Manor retirees enjoy 13th annual breakfast

Grant helps power students to first place finish in drone design challenge

A group of PMHS students, with the help of a $600 Education Foundation Venture Grant, have placed first in the Sea, Air & Land Challenge.     Read More

Grant helps power students to first place finish in drone design challenge

PMEF awards $11,300 in 2018 Strong Grants

The Foundation has awarded Strong Grants to pay for uniforms and supplies, AP test fees for students, book giveaways and mental health screenings. Read More

PMEF awards $11,300 in 2018 Strong Grants

PMEF grant-funded project brings student-made toys to pediatric patients

Penn Manor High School students designed and built toys for a local pediatric hospital under a project funded with an Ed Foundation Venture Grant.  READ MORE

PMEF grant-funded project brings student-made toys to pediatric patients

Jan Mindish named executive director of PMEF

PMEF is pleased to announce that Jan Mindish, a longtime presence as a teacher, principal and volunteer at Penn Manor schools, has been named executive director.  READ MORE

Jan Mindish named executive director of PMEF

Happy 20th Birthday, PMEF!

Penn Manor Education Foundation was established 20 years ago with a single contribution of $500 to fund a scholarship for a Penn Manor High School graduate. Read more

Happy 20th Birthday, PMEF!

Penn Manor Education Foundation provides many opportunities to support teachers, students and members of the Penn Manor community!

Scholarship Opportunities

We offer more than 40 different scholarships to graduating Penn Manor High School seniors every winter before graduation, with total awards in excess of $60,000. The application period runs from late January until April 1. Businesses and community members interested in establishing a scholarship to honor an individual or assist students on a particular career/vocational tract can learn more by contacting PMEF executive director Jan Mindish at pmef@pennmanor.net or (717) 872-9500, ext. 2332. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Other Opportunities

In addition to scholarships, the Foundation provides Venture Grants to support and enhance classroom instruction at all Penn Manor schools and assists Penn Manor families in need through our Strong & Healthy Families grant program. You can support these and other programs through donations and by volunteering on the PMEF board. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Venture Grant Projects

Penn Manor Education Foundation has provided grants for hundreds of innovative classroom materials and projects that give our students an advantage in preparing for college and careers. Since the Venture Grant program started in 2000, we have awarded more than $750,000 in grants directly to classroom teachers. Recent projects have included lab equipment for plant science, veterinarian and physics classes, CNC routers, musical instruments, art and ecology field trips, physical education equipment, a flight simulator and makerspace materials for elementary school libraries. CLICK HERE for a listing of the MOST RECENT PROJECTS CLICK HERE for a recent story about a grant

Strong & Healthy Families initiative under way

Penn Manor Education Foundation is expanding its community outreach with a new program called Strong & Healthy Families. The objective is to provide assistance to families struggling with financial, emotional and physical challenges that affect school-age children.

PMEF has establish a fund to provide “Strong Grants” to support existing programs such as the Penn Manor Family Fund and new initiatives to help students pay academic fees for college admissions and testing and offset the cost of uniforms and supplies for career specialized programs.

Grants also will support efforts to improve literacy, increase affordable housing options and provide mental health awareness and training.

To learn how you can participate, please click here.

PMEF accepts generous donation of quilt

Many thanks to the Lancaster Modern Quilt Guild for donating a handmade quilt to Penn Manor Education Foundation to help raise funds to aid families in need. Throughout the school year, the “Modern Bars” quilt was on display at Penn Manor schools, and students, staff and community members had an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win the quilt. The winner was announced Sept. 17 at the PMEF Annual Dinner. Read more about the quilt here

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