Support The SCASD Education Foundation
Contributions to the foundation are at the heart of everything we do. Your gift makes a significant impact on these efforts.
Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87 Fund
Financial resources for grant awards to teachers and staff
In 2016, the State College Area School District Education Foundation established the Student Opportunity Fund to provide financial resources for grant awards to teachers and staff. Since then, the Education Foundation has awarded educators with funds projects that benefit students across the district in academic and extracurricular opportunities. Upon the passing of longtime SCASD educator Mardi Lowry McDonough, State High ’87, and parent to two State High alumni, her family partnered with the Education Foundation to honor her memory by permanently adding her name to the fund. Learn More >>
The Judy and Pete Lysaker Journalism Support Fund
Help State High Publications students attend the annual Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Spring Scholastic Convention
The Judy and Pete Lysaker Journalism Support Fund was created to help State High Publications students attend the annual Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Spring Scholastic Convention, which includes students in all journalism programs (newspaper, yearbook, and broadcast). Learn More >>
Gwen and Richard Bunnell Fund for Extracurricular Activities
Enhancing extracurricular opportunities
“Dad, during his 30+ years on the State College School Board, always worked tirelessly for the students, and the community of State College,” Tib Bunnell ’79 said of his father Richard M. Bunnell ’49 who passed away in May 2022. Richard’s family, including his wife Gwen (retired 25+year kindergarten teacher at Corl Street Elementary), son Tib, daughter Carol (Bunnell) Grim (retired kindergarten teacher at Radio Park Elementary and Education Foundation board member), and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, decided to dedicate memorial contributions to the Education Foundation. Learn More >>
Or You Can Send a Check
Contributions to the Foundation can also be mailed to the below address (be sure to include the designated fund in the memo of the check):
Paul Olivett, Executive Director
SCASD Education Foundation
240 Villa Crest Drive
State College, PA 16801
