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JS Ed Foundation is getting ready for the 2022-2023 school year. Teachers can find the new application for teacher mini-gr
Adaptive Swing At Jersey Shore Elementary
Additional Information
This past summer, administrators at the Elementary School contacted the JS Foundation about installing an adaptive swing on the playground so all students in the building can enjoy the breaks from academics and have some fun on the playground. The cost was estimated to be around $11,000. The foundation pledged $5000 toward the cost. This Jersey Shore community stepped up to the challenge and all the funds were donated by the end of August! Thank you to all who have donated.
The presentation of the swing to the district occurred on March 26, 2022. From left to right: Janet Shields (board member), Dr. Lou Anne Gasperine (board member), Adrienne Johnston (JSE Principal JSE), Dr. Brian Ulmer (Superintendent), Ed and Tammy Haltenhoff (contributors), Chris Yaudes (board member) and Greg Delker (board member). In the swing, Jennifer Berry-Probst (Assistant Principal JSE).
Projects funded 2021 - 2022
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.
Communication Boards at JSE -
Enviroscape Watershed Model - Watersheds encompass a very large area and is difficult for some students to imagine. This model incorporates a few of the areas that impact a river system such as agricultural fields, factories, construction sites, and impacts from highways and demonstrates how each area may influence detrimental items on the water system.
Excavator Simulator - building and maintenance CTE program at JS high school will have a CAT excavator simulator installed in April. This year, the simulator base was added to the simulator. Students will be able to gain skills on the simulator in preparation for using the simulator on the job.
Community Garden - Once again, the students will be working in the community garden outside of the JSE. When it comes to harvesting the vegetables, anyone in the community may come and take what they may need.
Butterfly Garden - the students hatch butterflies in the fall. An area is necessary in which to release the butterflies. The garden needs to be updated with new plants and water areas for the butterflies and other animals that use the area.
Sustainability Garden -
Garden at JS Elementary.
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
Shelley Moore, Penn College
Greg Delker, Lock Haven University
Dr. Cindy Allen, Retired Professor, LHU
Janet Shields, Retired District Aide
Emily Powell Hodges
Rachel Clark, C&N Bank
Craig Allen, Retired
Ex-Officio Members
Dr. Brian Ulmer, JS Superintendent
Benjamin Enders, JS Business Manager, Foundation Treasurer
Mary Thomas, 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 two or more AP e
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 two or more 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 2020 - 2021 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 $12,000 in scholarships were awarded in 2020 to assist students to further their education. This year's recipients are listed below.
American Legion Post CTE Scholarships
American Legion Post CTE Scholarships
Each year the American Legion Post 36 donates funds for scholarships for Consumer and Technical Education (CTE) students. To date the American Legion has donated over $70,000 towards the funding of 35 students to further their education in any of the trades as well as nursing and other technical fields. This years recipients are:
Dylan Berguson - attending Penn College for welding
Eric Bell - attending Penn College for HVAC
Owen Knepp - attending Penn College for Building Automation & Engineering
Seth Ingraham - attending Penn College for HVAC
Joey Frantz - attending CPI for Heavy Equipment Technology
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 four years, the family has donated $8000 to scholarships toward students to assist in their educational pursuits.
This years recipients are Luke Manevel majoring in Aerospace Engineering and Sarah Alexander majoring in Biology. Both recipients are attending Penn State University.
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
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 2020-2021 school year, a number of students took at least one AP exam with the majority taking two or more exams. Since the Foundation’s mission is to enhance and enrich academics, the Foundation believes that the cost of the exam should not exclude or discourage students from participating. 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.
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 and Weis Markets. 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 scholarship programs or 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, 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.