The Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that inspires
innovation and excellence in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
innovation and excellence in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
Whitehall Green Thumbers Fund New Scholarship
The Whitehall Green Thumbers Garden Club has funded a $2,000 scholarship that will be awarded to a graduating senior of Baldwin High School pursuing a degree in horticulture or environmental sciences. |
Purple Pantry Donations
The Purple Pantry will provide clean clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and basic toiletries to students in a private setting so that the District's most at-risk students will be put in position to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. |
TasteBuds Jr.: May 16, 2024
In partnership with Best Buddies Baldwin and the ACLD Tillotson School, the Baldwin-Whitehall School District is hosting the first annual Tastebuds Jr. event at R.A. Lutz Elementary School on May 16, 2024. Tastebuds Jr. is a spinoff of the the annual Tastebuds event hosted by Best Buddies Pittsburgh, and our version will be the first of its kind in that it offers Baldwin High School students participating in the Best Buddies program an opportunity to further develop networking skills over delicious local food. |
Scholarship Application Period Now Open
We are now accepting applications for all 2024 scholarships. Please read all criteria carefully, as requirements differ for each scholarship. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship recipients are presented with certificates of scholarship at senior recognition night.
Deadline to apply: Sunday, April 28, 2024. |
Innovation Seed Grants Announced
As a result of the 2023 mini golf outing and through the generosity of community partners HHSDR Architects & Engineers, Novum Designs, GBU Financial Life, and the Pennsylvania Public Education Foundation, BWEF will fund five innovation seed grants for a total value of $8,500 in 2024.
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Officer Sean Sluganski Memorial Scholarship: Campaign Underway
Officer Sean Sluganski (Baldwin High School, '09) of the McKeesport Police Department was killed in the line of duty on February 6, 2023. To honor his legacy, BWEF will present the Officer Sean Sluganski Memorial Scholarship annually to a graduating senior of Baldwin High School who intends to pursue a career in law enforcement or crime prevention. To support this cause, we have launched a $75,000 fundraising campaign to support the memorial scholarship. There are multiple ways to support this campaign, including Sean's birthday fundraiser on Oct. 29. |
Pathways to Support BWEF
There are a variety of ways to support the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation. Whether you want to become a community partner, establish an endowment fund, attend/host a fundraiser, or join the foundation as a member, we are always looking for ways to expand our network and our impact. Contact us at [email protected] to start a conversation.