Pyle Education Foundation (PEF)
The Pyle Education Foundation raises funds to support needed projects that enrich and extend the education of the Pyle Middle School community. Working with Pyle staff, student, and parent leadership, the Foundation assesses the transformative potential of our combined resources to fund unmet facility, equipment, and program needs. We are a volunteer-run, 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt fundraising organization.
Donate Now to the Pyle Education Foundation. To see a list of current projects, please see below.
PEF Grant Project in the Washington Post and The Gazette
Burning Tree Elementary School applied for a grant from the PEF to do a composting trial. The project was so successful that The Washington Post and The Gazette both featured it. The project was on the front page of The Gazette.
To read the story, click HERE
Current Projects
This year's fundraising will support the purchase of three new TV Studio cameras, music instruments (electronic pianos, world music drums, cello racks, timpani sets, tube chimes and a bassoon), staff development for the Counseling Department and a 3D printer for the technology classes. We are looking for your support to raise the $50,000 needed to purchase these educational enhancements along with other requested projects.
Grant Applications
The Pyle Education Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, accepts grant applications fom Whitman Cluster schools in late winter. Decisions will be made mid-April. Click here to download an application or more information.
Seeking Transformative Ideas to Improve Pyle
The Pyle Education Foundation funds projects that enhance the greater Pyle community. The Foundation focuses on projects for facilities, equipment and/or programs that have a multi-year impact. In looking to prioritize future fundraising goals, the Board of the Foundation is seeking suggestions for transformative projects for the 2011-2012 school year and beyond. Any administrator, teacher, parent or student with suggestions should contact Marcy Markowitz. We would love to hear from you.
Your PEF Board Member parent volunteers for 2011-2012:
Giselle Bleecker, Connie Cantrell, James Lystad, Marcy Markowitz, Lisan Martin, Grace Park, Gina Trant, Mary Zambri and Pyle Principal Jennifer Webster.