Academic Foundation
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Mission
To acquire and distribute resources to the Laurel Highlands School District for the programs and projects aimed at enhancing, enriching, or supplementing learning opportunities for students, staff, and community.
About The Foundation
The Laurel Highlands Academic Foundation founded spring 1996, is a non-profit organization formed by friends of the Laurel Highlands School District.
The goals of the volunteer Board of Trustees, are but not limited to provide resources for additional enrichment activities, resources for unique student learning needs, and extend the opportunities for quality education for students of the district by fund raising, charitable individual and corporate contributions and student scholarships.
Financial Information
The Foundation was formed to acquire and distribute resources for the benefit of students in the Laurel Highlands School District for programs and projects aimed at enhancing, enriching, and supplementing learning opportunities.
Since its inception, the Foundation has raised over $250,000 through donor contributions and fund raising activities. As of June 30, 2014, the Foundation has unrestricted assets of approximately $60,000, and assets permanently restricted for scholarships in excess of $200,000.
The Academic Foundation awards scholarships annually to Laurel Highlands seniors planning to further their education. Applicants must complete the College Scholarship Application available on the Fayette County Community website.
Programs Funded By The Foundation
Outreach Programs such as Touchstone Center for the Arts and Crafts
Artist/Author in Residence Program for the elementary grades
Annual Community Spirit Day
SAT workshops for high school students to improve scores
The development of a lending Kindergarten Library in all elementary schools
Shakespeare In Schools Program
Opera In Schools Program
Family Reading Night
Mini-Grant Programs for teachers to develop new innovative projects and programs
The Foundation wishes to help motivate students in the Science areas by providing equipment and materials in the elementary schools, such as five anatomical teaching torsos and a Flexcom Micro Video Camera, microscope and equipment for the high school, such as an Analytical Balance Nuclear Science Lab and Visual Spectrum
Special Programs sponsored by the Foundation are Community Spirit Day and The Sweet Theatre.
How the Foundation Works
A volunteer Board of Trustees who, is dedicated to serving the goal of educational excellence, governs the Foundation.
The Trustees operate independently from the Laurel Highlands School District Board of Education.
They are responsible for determining guidelines for project funding, selecting targeted projects and raising and dispersing funds.
Community Participation
Many opportunities exist for the community to become actively involved with the Academic Foundation. We welcome workers to help with our various programs and projects.
To become involved, contact the LH central office at 724.437.2821. Your time and ideas are welcome.
With your help, the Foundation can provide those additional opportunities that assure an excellent education.
Academic Foundation Board of Trustees 2017:
Vince Soom-President
JimTobal-Vice President
Judy Gallis-Secretary
Joanne Phillian-Treasurer
Inez Felix
Pam Hughes
Sherri Gregg
Jim Mari
Jim Conway
Gary Carter
Rob Hartsek
Michelle Kelley
Lauren Yohman
William Simpson
Susan Golden
Shawn Golden
Vicki Smalley
Randy Mundel
Board Representative
Ira Chrise
District Representatives
Dr. Jesse T. Wallace, III, Superintendent
Mr. Randy Miller, Director of Curriculum
Recording Secretary
Bobbi Downs
Student Representatives 2015-2016
Olivia Soom and Cameron Lizza
Tax Deductible contributions can be made to:
Laurel Highlands Academic Foundation
304 Bailey Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
724.437.2821