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Welcome
Congratulations to the Class of 2026
Transforming education for a brighter future.
Projects funded 2025-2026
Teacher Mini-Grants
Upbeat Outreach - once again the Upbeat Outreach program was funded for the high school . This program works with special needs students using rhythm and therapeutic drumming as a means to make academic, social and emotional gains.
Field Trips - Various field trips are funded at all levels. Some Middle school students will be heading to the Boalsburg Christopher Columbus museum and the Penn State Campus.
Health Sciences curriculum are funded through EITC funds from PPL grants. This fund provided mannikins, AED's, stethoscopes and more for students to learn how to help patients.
Internship for a high school student is funded through the foundation this year again. The student is a completer in the accounting program in the high school and is taking charge of the Foundation finances.
About Our Foundation
Dedicated Board Members
Dedicated Board Members
Dedicated Board Members
The JS Education Foundation Board is made up of dedicated members of the Jersey Shore community.
Current JS Ed Foundation Board
Lou Anne Gasperine, Ed.D., Retired Educator – Board President
Julieanne Steinbacher, Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak – Vice President
Chris Yaudes, Ed.D., Retired Educator, Secretary
Linda Bierly, Retired Educator
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The JS Education Foundation Board is made up of dedicated members of the Jersey Shore community.
Current JS Ed Foundation Board
Lou Anne Gasperine, Ed.D., Retired Educator – Board President
Julieanne Steinbacher, Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak – Vice President
Chris Yaudes, Ed.D., Retired Educator, Secretary
Linda Bierly, Retired Educator
Linda Lehman, Retired Educator
Greg Delker, Lock Haven University
Janet Shields, Retired District Aide
Emily Powell Hodges
Rachel Clark, C&N Ban
Olivia Johnson, West Company
Ex-Officio Members
Dr. Brian Ulmer, JS Superintendent
Benjamin Enders, JS Business Manager, Foundation Treasurer
Michelle Stemler, JS School Board, President
Interested in being considered as Board Member? Applications are found here!
Funding Programs
Dedicated Board Members
Dedicated Board Members
We offer a variety of programs. Click for information about teacher mini-grants. We have options that cater to every student's interests.
Scholarship applications for Jersey Shore High School students only. Applications are now posted in Information and Forms
The Foundation assists in AP Exam fees for all students taking AP exams.
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We offer a variety of programs. Click for information about teacher mini-grants. We have options that cater to every student's interests.
Scholarship applications for Jersey Shore High School students only. Applications are now posted in Information and Forms
The Foundation assists in AP Exam fees for all students taking AP exams.
Capital Projects funds are for specific programs and are approved by the principal, superintendent, and school board.
Keep an eye out for opportunities!
News and Newsletters
Mission and Vision Statements
Mission and Vision Statements
EITC Programs
The Jersey Shore Ed Foundation is listed as an EITC approved organization for the 2025 - 2026 year.
Find the end of year reports on the information and forms link at the top of the page!
Newsletters may be found here!
Mission and Vision Statements
Mission and Vision Statements
Mission and Vision Statements
Mission Statement
Our mission is to engage partners to enrich and extend learning opportunities beyond the conventional educational experience for students in the Jersey Shore Area Schools.
Vision
Our vision is to assist the Jersey Shore Area School District to enrich educational and social opportunities for students.
Scholarships
Mission Statement
Engage and Extend Educational Experiences
Our mission is to engage partners to provide supplemental resource to extend learning opportunities beyond the conventional educational experience for students in the Jersey Shore Area Schools.
Scholarships
More than $12,500 in scholarships will be awarded in 2026 to assist students in furthering their education. This year's recipients are listed below after they have been awarded.
Gasperine Family STEM Scholarships
STEM is the integration of scientific principles with technology and the innovative application of engineering and math. The STEM Scholarship is funded by the Gasperine Family to honor their commitment to the promotion of STEM careers. For the past ten years, the family has donated over $20,000 to scholarships toward students to assist in their educational pursuits. Awardees for this year include:
Lila Nestlerode - attending Misericordia University majoring in Biology and Education
Ellie Sutcliff - attending Penn State University majoring in Forensics
Autumnn Buttorf - attending Penn College of Technology majoring in Radiology
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
These women of the American Legion Auxiliary have funded scholarships for the last two years. This scholarship is specifically designed for individuals who are children of veterans or those parents still in the military. The recipient will receive a $500 scholarship.
This year's recipients are:
Addison Miller who is attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania program in Medical Imaging/ Echocardiography.
Samantha Merrill - who is attending Penn College of Technology for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Jersey Shore Education Foundation Scholarships
The foundation has funded healthcare scholarships for the last few years. The funds for these scholarships come from donations from JS faculty and staff who designate their contributions to go into this fund. The faculty and staff our district are committed to watching our students excel in the healthcare field of study. These scholarships are for $1000 each and the awardees this year are:
Kennedy Hamilton - attending Penn College of Technology to obtain a CRNA license
Morgan Waldman - attending Penn College of Technology majoring in Radiology
Pine Creek Preservation Scholarships
The Pine Creek Preservation Association has provided scholarship funds for three individuals interested in environmental science and environmental protection majors. These scholarships are for $2000 each and are not renewable. PCPA's mission is to protect and preserve the lands and waterways in the Pine Creek Valley Watershed. This group is specifically encouraging projects and plans that help to preserve the rurall and pristine nature of the watershed in and around Pine Creek.
This year's recipients are:
Jonathan Dincher - attending Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Lock Haven majoring in environmnet and ecology
Lucy Engel - attending Slippery Rock University majoring in Biology with a concentration in Conservation Biology
Macy Wilton - attending University of Pittsburgh to Biochemistry in the Pre-Dental track .
Foundation Gifts
Foundation gifts help to promote, enrich and enhance the academics currently in place in the JS District. These special gifts provide opportunities for students who would not normally be able to participate without the additional funds from the Foundation.
AP Exams and Professional Certifications
Students taking AP classes and exams can receive college credit for their hard work in academia. The Jersey Shore District offers AP classes in English, European History, American History, Calculus, Spanish, Chemistry, Statistics, Environmental Science, and Calculus BC. During the 2024-2025 school year, a number of students took at least one AP exam with the majority taking two or more exams. The JSSEF is contributing a portion of the cost of the exam for students taking two or more exams to ensure all students have an opportunity to receive the appropriate college credit.
The foundation is also sponsoring professional certification A+ exam for the networking and computer science students.
EITC Funding projects
EITC Funding
THANK YOU TO THE BUSINESSES WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED EITC FUNDS TO THE Jersey Shore Education Foundation. The funds were from Muncy Bank and Trust , Woodlands Bank, PPL Electric Utilities, UPMC, C&N Bank and Weis Markets. Additionally, The Nutrition Group, Jersey Shore State Bank and High Company also provided EITC funds to the Foundation. The Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program is administered through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) under Act 48. The EITC program allows certain businesses tax credits for donations made to educational improvement organizations that are on a list of approved and published organizations by DCED.
The Jersey Shore Schools Education Foundation renewed its listing as an approved EITC Educational Improvement Organization. The following programs have been approved and the Foundation may accept and use funds for the Elementary STEM center, Community Garden, Skills Quest, Field Trip to Boalsburg Museum, Author and Artist visits, the Mobile AG Science Van from the PA Farm Bureau, Health Sciences Curriculum, Internships in the district and the Butterfly Garden upkeep. More programs are being developed.
Restricted Funds
There are established restricted fund accounts within the Jersey Shore Education Foundation which individuals may make tax deductible contributions. The current restricted funds accounts are: American Legion Post 36 Scholarship, Gasperine STEM Scholarship, FBLA, General Scholarship Fund, Capital Improvement Projects and Drama / Music Activities.
Alumni and Class Info
We are asking our alumni to join the JS Education Foundation so we can keep in touch. Let us know how to contact you for information about your class reunion.