WHAT IS THE NORTHAMPTON AREA KONKRETE KIDS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?

 

The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, established in 2009 by a group of community volunteers, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose primary goal is to support and finance innovative programs that enhance the quality of education for Northampton Area School District K-12 students.  The Foundation provides the District’s teachers and administrators with funds that are used to extend learning opportunities and co-curricular experiences for the benefit of the entire school community.

 

WHAT DOES THE FOUNDATION DO FOR STUDENTS IN THE NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The Foundation funds Grant Requests submitted by the District teachers and administrators that enhance the quality of K-12 education throughout the District.  Since its establishment in 2009, the Foundation has provided over $360,000 for projects.  Examples of those projects include the following:

• Heart Rate Monitors for Health/Wellness/Fitness programs

• Artist-in-Residence for High School – Murals installed in High School and Northampton Area Public Library

• Author-in-Residence for elementary students

• Microbot, Ozobot Technology to develop coding skills for elementary students

• Project Pride – Internet connections for low-income students

• Digital Mixing Console for High School music/band students

• In-School Programs/Assembly Programs:  Rachel’s Pride (No Place for Hate) - Moore Elementary;

“Cat in the Hat” Literacy Program – Lehigh Elementary; Dig Show and Mad Science Program – Lehigh Elementary; “Romeo and Juliet” performance - HS

• Curriculum related competitions, such as HS and MS Science Olympiads

• Accelerated Reading materials – Siegfried Elementary

• Digital piano (Clavinova) for HS and used for K-12 performances

• Camp Invention Summer Program (a STEAM focused enrichment program for elementary/middle   school students)

 

The Foundation sponsors the Dual Enrollment Program at Northampton Area High School.The Dual Enrollment Program is a partnership between the High School and Northampton Community College which enables 11th and 12th students in “good academic standing” to enroll in college-level courses while still enrolled in classes at the high school, and to receive both college and high school graduation credits for the college courses they successfully complete. The Foundation has been able to provide over $100,000 to defray costs for students enrolled in this program.

 

HOW DOES THE NORTHAMPTON AREA KONKRETE KIDS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION RAISE MONEY TO FUND GRANT REQUESTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS?

The Foundation relies solely on fundraisers, sponsors, and donations to provide the funding to support and finance the various grants that serve to enhance the quality of learning opportunities and experiences for the District’s K-12 students.

 

WHAT ARE THE FOUNDATION’S MAJOR FUNDRAISERS?

Annual Golf Tournament – Monday, June 19, 2023

 Held at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge, this event includes the opportunity to play golf on a premier course, win outstanding prizes, and enjoy a delicious meal with fellow golfers.      

Contact:  connerw66@msn.com for information/registration.

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Memorial Paver Project – Ongoing

 Purchase a brick paver that will be engraved with your name/your family names and then placed within the memorial plaza located outside the entrance to Al Erdosy Stadium and the new district swimming pool.  Two paver sizes are available - 4x8 ($75); 8x8 ($150). 

Contact:  610-767-7824 or www.konkretefoundation.org for information/order forms.

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Distinguished Alumni Award 2023 Wall of Honor CELEBRATION – Sunday, September 17, 2023

Held at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge, this event honors NAHS graduates who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in their professional and personal lives and who represent NASD’s proud education tradition and commitment to serving others. Nominations are accepted annually from community members, businesses, family, and friends for Northampton Area High School graduates. Nomination forms and additional information about the Alumni Award and CELEBRATION are available at www.konkretefoundation.org or by calling 610-767-7824.