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Join us for our Annual Dinner Gala on September 24

Tickets are now available for our Annual Dinner Gala on Sunday, September 24, at the beautiful Drumore Estate.

 

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Join us for our Annual Dinner Gala on September 24

Nearly 100 retirees turn out for PMEF breakfast and high school tour

Nearly 100 retirees from several different eras in the history of Penn Manor attended the PMEF Retiree Breakfast May 19 in the new high school.

 

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Nearly 100 retirees turn out for PMEF breakfast and high school tour

PMEF helps fund startup of school store at PMHS

A Venture Grant and a no-interest loan from PMEF has enabled Penn Manor High School to open a school store run by students.

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PMEF helps fund startup of school store at PMHS

Carboard Regatta sets sail with funding from Foundation

Penn Manor High School Physics students recently set sail in the Millersville University swimming pool in boats made entirely of cardboard and duct tape during the Cardboard Regatta, funded by PMEF.

 

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Carboard Regatta sets sail with funding from Foundation

Venture Grant brings author and illustrator to all elementary schools

Thanks to a PMEF grant, Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox, a children’s book author/illustrator team from Lancaster County, recently visited all seven Penn Manor elementary schools to talk about their craft and inspire students.

 

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Venture Grant brings author and illustrator to all elementary schools

Penn Manor staff members show their generosity, give $19,000 to PMEF

For the second year in a row, Penn Manor staff members gave more than $19,000 in direct donations or payroll deduction pledges to support PMEF!

 

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Penn Manor staff members show their generosity, give $19,000 to PMEF

Strong & Healthy grant funds books for elementary students

All Penn Manor students in kindergarten through grade 2 recently received free books, thanks to a $3,000 grant from PMEF’s Strong & Healthy Families program. Many thanks to those who supported this effort!

Strong & Healthy grant funds books for elementary students

Golf Scramble raises more than $10,500 for PMEF programs

Thanks to our generous supporters, the 2022 PMEF Golf Scramble at Meadia Heights raised more than $10,500 for our programs!

 

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Golf Scramble raises more than $10,500 for PMEF programs

Penn Manor graduates receive over $95,000 in scholarships for 2022

Members of the Penn Manor Class of 2022 received scholarships in excess of $95,000, including 10 new awards added this year, thanks to our generous donors.

 

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Penn Manor graduates receive over $95,000 in scholarships for 2022

PMEF adds 10 new scholarships for 2021-2022

Thanks to the tremendous support of our community, Penn Manor Education Foundation has been able to add 10 new scholarships this year for graduating seniors.

 

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PMEF adds 10 new scholarships for 2021-2022

PMEF awards more than $37,000 in spring 2022 grants to teachers, counselors, social workers

The Penn Manor Education Foundation has awarded more than $37,000 in grants to teachers, counselors and social workers to support Penn Manor students and their families for spring 2022.

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PMEF awards more than $37,000 in spring 2022 grants to teachers, counselors, social workers

Family Fun Nights bringing new students, families together

A $750 Venture Grant is funding Family Fun Nights, which bring immigrant students and their families together for dinner, games and presentations about the social services available to them in Penn Manor.

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Family Fun Nights bringing new students, families together

Foundation awards more than $40,000 in classroom grants to Penn Manor teachers

PMEF has awarded classroom grants totaling more than $40,000 to 29 Penn Manor teachers in the fall 2021 Venture Grant cycle. More grants will be awarded in the spring.

 

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Foundation awards more than $40,000 in classroom grants to Penn Manor teachers

Students conducting stream research with STEM Alliance grant

Penn Manor Education Foundation recently received a nearly $5,000 grant from the Lancaster County STEM Alliance to enable fifth-graders to raise trout, release them into local waterways and conduct research on the ecosystem.

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Students conducting stream research with STEM Alliance grant

PMEF helps fund second therapy dog for Penn Manor schools

A grant from the Foundation has helped fund training for a new therapy dog assigned to Hambright Elementary School. Sawyer is the second school-based therapy dog supported by PMEF.

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PMEF helps fund second therapy dog for Penn Manor schools

Annual Dinner raises a record $29,000!

Our 2019 Annual Dinner at Drumore Estate was a terrific way to connect with community members and support PMEF — to the tune of $29,000! Check out a story and slide show on the event.

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Annual Dinner raises a record $29,000!

PMEF grant helps Hambright Elementary establish Sign Language Club

A $300 Venture Grant has helped a Hambright Elementary School teacher establish a popular new club where students learn sign language.

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PMEF grant helps Hambright Elementary establish Sign Language Club

Happy 20th Birthday, PMEF!

Penn Manor Education Foundation was established in 1997 with a single contribution of $500 to fund a scholarship for a Penn Manor High School graduate.

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Happy 20th Birthday, PMEF!

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

Scholarship Opportunities

We offer more than 90 different scholarships to graduating Penn Manor High School seniors, with total awards in excess of $100,000. The application period runs from January until March.  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

Venture Grants are awarded twice a year to support innovative classroom programs and activities for which funding is not normally available through school district resources.  Penn Manor Education Foundation makes its best effort to distribute funds across all grade levels and all buildings. Since 2000, PMEF has distributed more than $1 million in Venture Grants.

CLICK HERE for a listing of the most recent projects.  CLICK HERE for a recent story about a grant.

Strong & Healthy Families

Strong and Healthy Families is an initiative that provides grants to assist Penn Manor students and families in need.  PMEF Strong Grants help to pay for:

  • Penn Manor Family Fund – household/personal supplies not covered by SNAP benefits.
  • SAT/AP/ACT test fees for students
  • Required tools, uniforms, and supplies for Career & Technology students
  • College application fees
  • Mental health screenings and assistance
  • Athletic safety equipment and supplies

Grants are submitted three times per year. The program is in response to the increasing needs of families in the Penn Manor Community.

To support this program, 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 at the PMEF Annual Dinner. Read more about the quilt here

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