What We support

McDowell Seniors are invited to apply for our scholarships for college or career/technical school support.

The MEF Scholarship Application will be posted on the website January 15th and must be submitted by March 4th.

 “Inspiration for Instruction”  New Classroom Teacher Grant  

DEADLINE            NOTIFICATION

July 15                By August 15

The “Inspiration for Instruction” Grant Application is open to any new classroom teacher employed by the Millcreek Township School District that meets the eligibility of being a first-time, Pre-K-12 classroom teacher. Click on the Application link below to review eligibility.

CONGRATULATIONS

2021 Recipients!

  Breanna Elder (Tracy Elementary)

Kristina Keith (JS Wilson)

Tessa Moseley (Sarah Reed/Ridgefield)

Alexandria Smith (Westlake)

2020 Recipients

  Shayla Brown: 5th Grade, Belle Valley 

Andrea Chizewick: 1st Grade, Belle Valley 

Courtney Deiner: 4th Grade, Grandview

Alexa Schultz: 4th Grade, Belle Valley 

MTSD teachers and staff have an opportunity to seek mini grant funding of up to $2,000.00 for programs, projects, supplies, and professional development.

DEADLINE            NOTIFICATION

August 1                September 30

December 1          January 31

​April 1                    May 31

Please note: As of October 1, 2018, we no longer accept grant requests 

for PAR or School Wide Positive Behavior Initiatives. 

   MEF "Bright Spots" are nominated by colleagues for his/her seemingly effortless ability to make things easier and better for others. "Bright Spots" are given simple treats and a sign to hold onto for a week and then are asked to nominate another for this designation. 

The 2021-2022 Bright Spots (so far)

     Ashley Samluk   Adam   Marshall   

Rita   Roberts   Jess   Alesso   

Nick   Emmanuelle    Sherri   Shaffer   

Lisa   Shelatz   Kelle   Beresik   

Jonathan   Kern   Pam   Swanson   

Jill   White   Megan   Clark   Lesley   Neville   Tarra Brown    Sarah   Stoops   

Martha   Patsy   Mary   Haibach   

Jennifer   Miller   Mary   McMullen   Jennifer   Holmberg   Shannon   Callaghan   Tracey   Coon   Hollie   Zameroski   Jessica   Quiggle   Sheryl   Bennett   

Kathy   Kulasa   Amanda Inscho   

Adam   Bucheral   Amy   Sturm   

Rachel   Morey   Carrie   Murabito   

Ashley   Rapp   Marcia   Berarducci    Jamie Soboleski   Andrea   Wells   Shannon   Patton  Aleasha Nemet    

Shelly Kowalski Veronica Naughton

Dan Wirley Lauren Brady

Lori Hirtzel   

FREE before school, girls only, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) hands-on, interactive program. Students are introduced to women mentors working in the field and participate in activities. This is a “Make and Take” experience with the idea that each student will make something, take it with them to show their peers, their family, and others.  This is an empowering tool to encourage creativity and participation.   

The program is held in the 5 Millcreek Township School District elementary schools (Asbury, Belle Valley, Chestnut Hill, Grandview, Tracy). It has a multi-fold purpose - to engage young women in the possibilities of STEAM and to get essential equipment and supplies into the schools where all students will benefit. 

Our Sparks program has been developed to recognize students completing middle school that exemplify the characteristics of being invested in the school community and possess a spark worthy of admiration.  Principals and middle school faculty chose two “Sparks” per 8th grade team –4 students from each MTSD middle school to be recognized with this designation. Students are selected by the following criteria:  Demonstrates  

• School Pride (participation, encouraging involvement, supporting classmates and staff)
• Leadership Qualities  
• Motivation (to learn, improve, and motivates others)  
• Kindness and Inclusion  

Represents Responsibility  

• GPA (B or greater) and Academic Pride
• Involvement in Extra-Curricular Interests  
• Excellent Attendance History –Middle School  

Each “Spark” will be required to submit information annually to the Millcreek Education Foundation to be eligible for a financial award upon graduation from McDowell High School. 

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2021 SPARKS! 

JS Wilson Middle School: Ashlee Sallot,  Shawn Chludzinski, Ike Patton, 

Ava Fuhrman

Walnut Creek Middle School: 

Jennifer Duong, Brady Kramer, 

Abriella Whatmore, Dominic Zeto

Westlake: Alayna Denofrio, 

Ananya Patanakul, Jersey Niemenski, 

Ella Tompkins

(The form link will be posted on the MEF website May 15-June 15 each year and must be submitted by June 15 midnight.)

MEF supports the Millcreek Township School District with many special projects. 

360° Cameras were recently purchased to provide an inside look at the capital improvement projects being done in the school buildings and Millcreek Education Center (MEC). Originally, the plan was to provide actual bus "field trips" to buildings to show the issues highlighted in the Town Hall Meetings conducted in 2018 and 2019, With the buildings closed to the public, 

the plan shifted to the 360° viewpoint 

of the work being done. 

After the work is completed, we will provide virtual tours to showcase the upgrades and share with viewers the incredible things happening in these buildings to support Millcreek students.

McDowell students will be able to use the cameras for creating virtual field trips to be shared with other students and to craft creative projects in multi-media courses.

For more information on MTSD's "Focus on the Future" plan for capital improvements: https://www.mtsd.org/community/long-term-facilities-plan/mtsd-focus-on-our-future