New school year, new opportunities
When the Education Foundation set up the Student Opportunity Fund, which was later named in memory of district educator and alumna Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87, the goal was to provide resources directly to teachers, coaches and administrators. Why? Because they are closest to students every day, seeing firsthand how their experiences could be improved or […]
Digital issue of FOUNDATION Magazine features Maroon & Gray Celebration
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How donors make a difference: The impact of fall 2023’s grant awards
What kind of exciting things are happening this school year thanks to donor support for the Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87 Student Opportunity & Grant Fund? The fall awards cycle funded a wide range of requests that will, as always, impact students at all grade levels at every school in the district. Here are just a […]
Donor-driven grant program making an impact on current and future students
The Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87 Student Opportunity Fund & Grant Program has grown significantly since its first round of grant awards in the fall of 2018. The most recent awards this fall totaled more than $32,000 for 37 projects spanning every school in the district and impacting students in every grade. These grant awards were […]
How your donations are fueling a unique partnership critical to student mental health
The mental health and well-being of students continue to be a top priority in our schools and a top funding priority for the Education Foundation through the Mental Health Matters Fund. The district’s partnership with Penn State’s Herr Clinic is supported by this fund to fulfill a critical need: delivering direct, one-on-one mental health […]
Maroon & Gray Society Nominations are open for Class of 2024
Do you know of an exceptional alum, standout retired educator, or memorable team or student group worthy of induction into the Maroon & Gray Society? Let us know! Nominate a deserving honoree for 2024’s Maroon & Gray Society at this link. You will need to register as a user to submit your responses, but it only takes […]
Mount Nittany Health Professional and Organizational Development Team Provides Educational Opportunity to State College Area High School Students
Mount Nittany Health is fortunate to have incredible departments who go above and beyond for patients, and who continually make a positive difference in the Centre County community. This past May, Clinical Educators Dwain Pegues, RN; Pam Timlin, RN; and Lindsay Reiter, RN, Professional and Organizational Development, taught the American College of Surgeon’s “Stop […]
Mount Nittany Health Provides Athletic Training to SCASD Student-Athletes
Did you know Mount Nittany Health Orthopedics provides comprehensive athletic training support to SCASD? The athletic trainers are on-site every day to reduce the risk of injury for the athletes they serve, and when an injury does occur, they immediately assess, treat, and refer injuries for specialized care. After an injury, athletic trainers help rehabilitate […]
Another generous round of grants benefit students
The spring cycle of the Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87 fund awarded more than $28,000 for projects across the district, thanks to generous support from Education Foundation donors. You can support this permanent fund anytime to make a difference for students. Here are just a few of the projects making a difference for students! Stationary bikes […]
Jane Snowdon ’77 talks matching gifts, the impact of donor support and her recent trip of a lifetime
Jane Snowdon ’77 is a powerhouse in the field of health and human services. She was inducted into the SCASD Education Foundation’s Maroon & Gray Society as part of the 2020 class (at the 2022 celebration) and she is a strong supporter of the organization. Recently Jane made a generous contribution to the Mardi Lowry […]
