Thank You, Centre Gives Donors

Another year of Centre Gives is in the books, and the Education Foundation is grateful for the Centre Foundation and, of course, for the donors who support our students during this community-wide day of giving. Donations will impact students through the Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87 Student Opportunity Fund & Grant Program as well as the […]

Maroon & Gray Celebration 2025 Recap & Photo Gallery

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Maroon & Gray Celebration! As always, guests enjoyed a fun and meaningful evening at Centre Hills Country Club, celebrating the 2025 honorees and supporting a worthwhile cause: our students! Your generous support raised more than $25,000 for the Mardi Lowry McDonough Student Opportunity Fund & Grant Program. […]

Alumni news: Get class reunion details here 

Alumni news: Get class reunion details here  ’65, ’66, ’75, ’76, ’77, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’00! If it’s a reunion year for your class, check the list! Have reunion plans to share, or want to reach other alumni in your class? Follow facebook.com/StateHighAlumni and send a message through the page to request postings and other […]

Maroon & Gray Society Celebration 2025: What to expect

Tickets are on sale now for this year’s Maroon & Gray Society Celebration set for Friday, May 2 at 6 PM at Centre Hills Country Club in State College. Here’s a look at what’s in store for the evening as the Education Foundation welcomes the 2025 honorees, their families and friends, alumni, district families and educators, and more for a true celebration of community.

Class of 1980 45th Reunion

Little Lions Class of ’80! It’s a big year for you! Make plans now to attend your 45th reunion in State College. We have all the details here!

Keeping the beat with new snares

Gifts to a fund for Marching Band Instruments recently allowed the Marching Little Lions to upgrade their percussion section with the purchase of seven new snare drums. The drums not only sound better, but they are also lighter. Students love them!  Some of the previous snares were unrepairable, making the purchase more urgent. Donors stepped […]

Grant program keeps growing thanks to donor support

The Mardi Lowry McDonough Student Opportunity Fund & Grant program has unlocked countless programs and initiatives for students, thanks to the generosity of donors. Contributions fund innovative projects led by educators at every school across the district.  Distributed in the fall and spring every year, grants have funded 150+ proposals submitted by teachers and administrators. […]

Maroon & Gray Society Nominations Close November 4

Thank you to all who have submitted recent nominations for the Maroon & Gray Society! If you have not yet done so, please take this opportunity to nominate an exceptional alumnus, a standout retired educator, a memorable team or student group, or someone else who has impacted our school community. The process is simple: Complete the […]

How grants are impacting students: Enhancing learning through sensory support

Nearly every school in the district has benefited from grant funds to support students with sensory needs. From dedicated rooms to classroom items, the Student Opportunity Fund has helped teachers and administrators make an impact on students. For example, a sensory walkway funded by a grant at Spring Creek Elementary helps students dealing with sensory […]