Transforming Education for Student Success

Claysburg Education Foundation 

Mission

To support, enhance, and promote quality educational opportunities for students and residents of the Claysburg-Kimmel School District.

Vision

Businesses, universities and stakeholders will collaborate with the Claysburg Education Foundation to advance the quality of education and Claysburg-Kimmel School District students will be prepared for college and career success. 

Plan

To create collaborations with donors who will provide the funding  and resources needed to fulfill the Foundation’s mission and vision.

The following list includes some of the major educational initiatives the Foundation has been able to provide for students during the past ten years. The many wonderful opportunities were only possible thanks to the generous donations from our compassionate donors. 

Examples of Claysburg Education Foundation Funded Programs and Initiatives

• Purchased individual Apple iPads and laptops for students in grades k-12 expanding educational opportunities for students through one-to-one education and access to virtual on-line education during required school closures.

• Provided laptop computers for teachers.

• Provided the funding needed to transform HS classrooms into a state-of-art Sensory education suite for severely mentally handicapped student. The sensory suite includes state-of-the-art facilities including special flooring, adaptive furniture, educational technology and a padded safe room with soothing technology to calm aggressive students within a safe space.

• Purchased a standards-base, research based, project-based Project Lead the Wayelementary science curriculum and professional development for teachers in grades k-6.

• Purchased an age-appropriate engineering course for k-6 students and other educational STEM resources for the elementary STEM classroom.

• Purchased Drone and Robotics education materials in addition to other science, technology, engineering, mathematics resources for a newly created high school STEM program.

• Purchased books for elementary and high school classroom libraries.

• Purchased individual literature books for k-6 students so they may participate in the elementary school’s annual “One School-One Book” program uniting students, parents, and teachers in a quality literature experience.

• Annual financial support of the Bedford/Blair County Junior High School Reading Competition. The Foundation purchases student awards and provides dinner for the faculty members.

• Provides an annual multi-week, full-day summer STEAM Camp (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) for elementary and high school students. In addition to hands-on learning projects, the program also includes prizes, free lunch, field trips, rocket launch and an ice cream party.

• Annual $200 gift to educators to purchase classroom supplies, educational resources and student awards.

• Venture Grants for educators to provide funding for educational programs, STEAM resources, field trips, and innovative learning opportunities for students.

• PSSA assessment incentives and student rewards for improved achievement.

• Coordinated with the Altoona Campus of the Penn State University and the Sheetz Company to provide Entrepreneur training for CKSD students taught by PSU faculty at the Altoona Campus Sheetz building.

• Purchased high quality technology and photography equipment needed to create a successful CKHS Video Production program.

• Purchased computers, furniture and software to provide an educational Gaming initiative for high school students.

• Purchased a mulling machine, 3-D printers and advanced technology needed to create an engineering curriculum at the High School.

• Purchased high quality computers and advanced software to provide FBLA High School students the technology they need to participate in Future Business Leaders Association FBLA District, State and National competitions.

• Annual donations toward the cost for qualifying FBLA students’ expenses so they may attend National FBLA competitions.

• Payment of dual enrollment college tuition costs enabling students in grades 10-12 to receive college credit while taking advanced high school courses. Students have the opportunity to earn 24 college credits prior to HS graduation.

• Annual donations to Claysburg Public Library for the purchase of literature and educational programs for youth and the community.

• Donations to the CK Backpack Program for elementary students.

• Collaboration with the school district to do whatever is needed to promote the district’s career day and student mentoring programs.

• Foundation’s collaboration with local businesses has provided opportunities for the School District to schedule field trip opportunities for students and teachers to tour their facilities. In addition to career exploration, students are also provided employment opportunities during their high school years. 

• The Foundation is excited to collaborate with a newly created CKSD/Business Mentoring program. This program unites business representative mentors with high school students. By building strong, positive student/mentor relationships, it is anticipated that students will develop the understanding and skills they need to make wise personal and career choices.

• Employment skills needed for career success