For the first time in the 33 year history of the Foundation for Pottstown Education, an Annual Support Campaign is being formalized. The goal of this year’s campaign is to not only raise $75,000 but also to raise awareness of what the Foundation does for the students of the Pottstown School District. Dr. Tracey Brown, President of the Foundation states …
Through funding provided by the Foundation for Pottstown Education more than 70 fourth grade students from Rupert Elementary School visited the brand new low ropes course at Althouse Arboretum. The low ropes course is designed to encourage leadership, expand communication skills, promote self-discovery, and increase self-esteem. Each program is tailored to your groups specific needs based on ages and abilities of the …
Pottstown High School Cross Country Team was able to participate in a training camp this past summer thanks to donation provided by the Foundation for Pottstown Education. Twenty five athletes and two of their coaches attended Camp Canadensis in the Poconos spending four days training, kayaking, rock climbing and accumulating more than 30 miles of running. It was not all …
Matthew Zaborsky, Joe Rusiewicz and Mr. David Maybre The Foundation for Pottstown Education has a new name for its quarterly newsletter thanks to Pottstown Middle School student, Matthew Zaborsky. Beginning with the Fall 2017 edition, the publication will be named Pottstown Education News, PEN. One of Matt’s teacher, Mr. Maybry, encouraged two of his Middle School classes to enter the …
In March 2017, Dr. Myra Forrest retired from the Foundation of Pottstown Education after serving as its Executive Director and most recently as the Early College Program Coordinator. Dr. Forrest was instrumental in many programs and projects with this Foundation, most notably, the Pottstown Promise Early College Program. Dr. Forrest is passionate about education and working to provide as many …
Message from the Executive Director Well summer is over and the kids are back in school. We hope that you had an enjoyable summer and had a chance to relax and enjoy time with family. This summer has been a busy one for the Foundation for Pottstown Education as you will read in this newsletter. We are looking toward a …
In April 2017, the Foundation for Pottstown Education Board of Directors approved a new initiative to increase the number of employee-owned and occupied residences within the Borough of Pottstown by making homes more affordable. This initiative, the Residency Program, provides eligible applicants who work for the Pottstown School District, up to $10,000 in the form of a forgivable loan. The …
The Foundation for Pottstown Education recently elected Lisa Lightcap to their Board of Directors. She is coming back to the Foundation Board after a two year break. Lisa has spent most of her career in the banking industry working for several local banks and currently she is the Relationship Manager/Vice President at the Limerick Branch of the Victory Bank. She …
What do you do when the State cuts funding previously earmarked for Title I School District students Advanced Placement Testing? This is the question that Pottstown High School counselors were asking when they received notice that the funding which was previously awarded to the students was cut this year and would not be available. This shortage in funding amounted to …
The Foundation for Pottstown Education congratulates Judy Green, one of the members of our Board of Directors, on being recognized with the Legacy Award for Community Impact. Judy was presented with this award at the second annual TriCounty Community Network Women’s Symposium on March 29, 2017. Judy has made a lasting impact on the Pottstown area through her commitment and …
