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 $400,000 for projects. This year’s projects reflect the scope of projects that have been approved through this program.

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Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation Approved GRANTS 2025-2026

HS Scholastic Scrimmage Team $1343.00 Ms. Krista Ames – High School

Superhero Squad Club (Grades K-2) $500.00 Ms. Ashley Dziedzic/Ms. Tammie Tacker

Siegfried Elementary Mad Science Program (Grades K-5) $6600.00 Ms. Jennifer Fulfaro – Lehigh Elementary

SOAR Assemblies (Grades K-5) $4500.00 Ms. Jennifer Fulfaro – Lehigh Elementary

CHOMPSAW Maker Bundles (Elementary Art) $4600.00 Ms. Jamie Horvath - Elementary Technology

Teacher Webcams and Mounts (High School $6046.32 Mr. Cornelius McHugh – High School

Makerspace Scale Up (High School) $6383.48 Mr. Cornelius McHugh – High School

Virtual Author Visit (Grades K-5) $350.00 Ms. Kaitlynn McNally – Siegfried Elementary

STEAM Family Night Project (Grades K-5) $1000.00 Ms. Laura Meyers – Lehigh Elementary

DECA Competition (High School) $3600.00 Ms. Tara Mrazik – High School

Two Educational Assemblies (Grades K-5) $3253.00 Ms. Christine Nemeh – George Wolf Elementary

MAC Minis and Cart – HS Band Program $3709.00 Mr. James Sansone – HS Band

Author Visit (Grades K-5) $1000.00 Principal Doug Sherman – Siegfried Elementary

Dino Dig/Rocks and Minerals $650.00 Assembly Programs (Grades 2-3) Ms. Denise Straub – Lehigh Elementary

Kindness Crew Club (Grades 3-5) $120.00 Ms. Tammie Tacker – Siegfried Elementary

Science Olympiad (High School) $3499.00 Ms. Leigh Zakutansky/Mr. Andrew Peartree – High School
 

 

TOTAL - $47,153.52

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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 grade 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. As of January 2026, the Foundation has been able to provide over
$127,000 to defray costs for students enrolled in Program.”

HOW DOES THE NORTHAMPTON AREA KONKRETE KIDS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION RAISE MONEY TO FUND GRANT REQUESTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT IMPACT K-12 NASD STUDENTS?

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 22, 2026

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: 610-767-7824

* Memorial Paver Project - Ongoing

Purchase a brick paver that will be engraved with personal information to commemorate
a NASD graduate, staff member, teacher, or administrator. The engraved paver will then
be installed within the memorial plaza located at the entrance to Al Erdosy Stadium. See
www.konkretefoundation.org for information/order forms.

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* Distinguished Alumni Award CELEBRATION - Sunday, September 27, 2026

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.