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
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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