The Pyle Education Foundation:  Staff, parents and administrators working together to make Pyle a better place for your student.  

Did you know that the Pyle Education Foundation provides grants to supply students and staff members with programs and services not covered by the MCPS budget?

Did you also know that the Pyle Education Foundation is solely supported by generous donations from you?

The Pyle Education Foundation raises funds to support needed projects to enrich and extend the education of the Pyle Middle School community. Working with Pyle staff 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.

The Board is asking that you consider donating $100 to $150 per child to help fund all the projects the Foundation supports here at Pyle. 

Please DONATE NOW to the Pyle Education Foundation.

 

The PEF Grant Program

Every year the PEF awards grants to promote the mission to enhance education at Pyle. The three broad categories for funding programs are: school programs, facility improvements, and community outreach. Grant amounts will be based on need, merit and available resources. PEF accepts grant applications on a rolling basis. The PEF Board will review requests received and notify applicants promptly.  

To submit a grant proposal for the 2026-2027 school year, use the Grant Request Form.
 

2025-2026 PYLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION PROJECTS:   

  • Handheld Microscopes for the 7th Grade Science Classes
  • Choral Accompanists & Clinicians
  • Instrumental Clinicians & Instrument Purchases
  • New Student/ 6th Grade Orientation Programming
  • Theater Production Support
  • Math Team Competitions
  • A Reading Nook
  • A World Language Cooking Program
  • Teacher Conference Fees
  • PE Awards

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 2025-2026 school year and beyond. Any administrator, teacher, parent or student with suggestions should contact us at pyleeducationfoundation@gmail.com. 

PEF Board Members for 2026-2027:

  • Co-Presidents: Maggie Maloney (Burning Tree) & Julie Schuman (Burning Tree) 
  • Treasurer: Julie Lobb (Bradley Hills)
  • Secretary: Lipika Dash (Carderock)
  • Fundraising: Michelle Feld (Bradley Hills), Kit Leininger (Bradley Hills) & Jen Villani (Bradley Hills)
  • Grants: Tracy Sarria (Wood Acres)
  • PTSA Liaison: Shilpa Shah (Burning Tree)
  • Principal: Kristi McAleese