Author Archives: Brian Wallace

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Retired Penn Manor teacher Sherilyn Schock passed away recently after a courageous fight with cancer. Sherilyn taught fourth and fifth grades at Creswell and Letort Elementary Schools for 30 years until retiring in 2002.  Upon her retirement, she faithfully volunteered … Continue reading →

It’s not too early to register for the 2017 PMEF Charity Golf Scramble, scheduled for June 13 at Meadia Heights Country Club in Lancaster. The event includes a round of golf with cart, sleeve of golf balls, hot lunch, beverages … Continue reading →

Please join us as we raise a glass and help support the new Strong & Healthy Families initiative Jan. 10, during a Celebrity Bartender Night at Copper Hill Public House at Crossgates. Don’t miss these local “celebrities” behind the bar: 5-6 … Continue reading →

Many thanks to Jerome H. Rhoads Inc., which recently presented a $2,500 check to the Education Foundation through the state Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Rhoads has been a longtime EITC participant and has helped fund innovative grants to … Continue reading →

Penn Manor Education Foundation has approved nearly $48,000 worth of classroom Venture Grants to fund innovative teaching methods, materials and programs for students at all Penn Manor Schools for 2016-2017. The grants range from $64 for geography games for Central … Continue reading →

Many thanks to the 90-plus donors who pledged $7,463 to PMEF during the Extraordinary Give. The November 18 online donation drive generated a whopping $7.2 million for local nonprofits in just 24 hours! The Foundation is thrilled to have the … Continue reading →

Many thanks to Waste Management, which recently presented a $3,000 check to the Education Foundation through the state Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Waste Management has been a longtime EITC participant and has helped fund innovative grants to improve … Continue reading →

The fall 2016 Focus newsletter has been published, with stories on our new Strong & Healthy Families initiative, changes in board leadership and updates on our grant-funded classroom projects. Click here to read it!