Grant Recipients: 2022-2023

The Polar Bear Foundation awards grants to the teachers and staff of the Northern York County School District for classroom/district improvements through PBF fundraising efforts, business/corporate sponsorships, event sponsors, and donors.

The PBF grant recipients for the 2022-2023 school year are listed below.

Program Grants

Laura Bissell
- Laptop Finale v27 Software
Kelly Falck
- Musical Lighting Upgrades Set Materials
Jamie Markle (NHS Cheer Boosters)
- Cheer Spirit Signs
Rachel Roach
- 3rd Grade Dance Experience with Jason Reed
Indoor Guards, Dance Percussion
- Financial Support to Attend Championships in NJ
Northern Youth Football Cheer
- Financial Support for New Jerseys
Northern Softball Boosters
- Financial Support for New Batting Cages
Reading Specialist Team
- Decodable Books for Students
Reading Specialist Team
- Curriculum Transition Assistance from Pre-school to Kindergarten
Andrew Sheffer and Chad McCartney
- Guest Conductor/Composer to Work with NHS/NMS Students and Compose New Marching Song
Northern Music Boosters
- Financial Support for New Equipment Trailer
NHS Musical
- Support for Microphone and Lighting Rental for Musical

NOW Grants

Ashleigh DeLuca
- Extra-Large Book Bins
Colette Eckert
- NHS Creative Writing Club
Sheri Henry
- Organizational Chair Pockets
Andrew Sheffer
- Stand Lights for Musical Pit
Kara Sweger
- Nylon Reusable Book Bags
Eliza Theys
- Throwable Microphone
Ashley Baechtle
- Organizational Chair Pockets
Lauren Berry
- Life Skills Students Dining Independence
Wendy Simpson
- Classroom Document Camera
Maria Murphy
- FACS Classroom Tables
Alicia Murlatt
- Lake Tobias for Like Skills Students
Robin Kazakavich and Lauren Berry
- Washing Machine for Life Skills Students
Michele Brymesser
- Social-Emotional Learning Educator’s Kit
Lauren DeLuca
- Headphones for Learning Support Classroom
Allison Ometz
- NMS Spring Concert Flowers for Caregivers