The Millcreek Education Foundation supports students in the Millcreek Township School District by funding curriculum-enhancing programs/projects, student scholarships, professional development for educators and staff, and other essential district needs. We partner with the community to create meaningful opportunities for students, strengthen connections with alumni, and invest in the future of education.


Scholarships, Grants, Sparks
These are a few of the ways we provide support to benefit Millcreek students. We accept donations to provide students with education-enhancing opportunities, materials, experiences, and student scholarships for advanced education.

Alumni Association As a graduate of McDowell High School, you are among some of the most accomplished people in the world. We help connect you with your classmates, other alumni and faculty. We can assist you with your reunion contact lists and help you
stay connected.
#We'llLeaveTheLightOn

Community support & input is essential.
Our community is full of people who want to help. We encourage you to get involved to help strengthen our schools and enhance the opportunities available to students. Connect with us and you will have a hand in shaping the future.

Sara Beilharz, President
Cara Buis
*Dr. John Cavanagh, MTSD Superintendent
Chris Elwell, CPA '88- Treasurer
Danielle Garris, Ph.D.
*Hilary Gehrlein, MTSD Supervisor of Curriculum
Okey Graham
*Dr. Susan Greenaway
*Kristina Huber, CFRE (Executive Director)
*Michael Lindner- MTSD School Board Rep.
Susan Matteson - Secretary
Wendy Miller - Vice President
Rich Ranus '86
* Non-Voting Trustee

Established in 1983, the Millcreek Education Foundation, formerly the Millcreek Schools Foundation, was among the first in the United States to be established. Among the very first appeals, Superintendent Robert J. Agnew compiled a 33-page booklet to detail the needs of McDowell High School. The "Margin of Excellence" Program unveiled in 1987 included a itemized wish list from individual departments and a Pledge Card to receive commitments from corporate and individual supporters.
Among the items on the wish list in addition to student scholarships:
Air Force JR ROTC Flight Simulator $15,000
Audio Visual Department
VO6800 VCR
$4,200
English Department
Annual Shakespearean Experience $30,000

The Millcreek Education Foundation's philanthropic footprint increases with each need fulfilled for Millcreek students. Any time we can connect supporters with ways to provide education enhancing experiences to students, we are making an impact. With approximately 7,000 students, hundreds of teachers and staff - we do what we do to give things that make a difference.
With tens of thousands of Millcreek and McDowell High School Alumni, we are fortunate to have the support and encouragement from the very people that benefited from their exceptional education in Millcreek schools.







3227 Highland Road, Erie, Pennsylvania 16506, United States
Millcreek Education Foundation 3227 Highland Rd Erie, PA 16506-3557 (Former Ridgefield Elementary School) (814) 836-6431