Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The director of advancement gave board members an update Monday night.
Correction and Update: The Celebrate Our Schools Gala raised $96,000, but only $80,000 for the technology initiatives after expenses were paid for. The second annual Celebrate Our Schools Gala held on Oct. 20 at St. Clair Country Club raised $96,000 for the Upper St. Clair School District, Director of Advancement Liz Hall reported Monday night to the school board members. After expenses were paid for, $80,000 was left that the district will use toward the purchase of a new PA system in the high school football stadium and new technology equipment, such as iPads. About $45,000 was raised through sponsorships and $23,000 was raised during the live and silent auctions. About 275 people attended the event. Last year, the inaugural gala raised…
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The second annual gala fundraiser for the Upper St. School District was held Saturday night at St. Clair Country Club.
More than 250 people attended the "Celebrate Our Schools Gala" Saturday night at St. Clair Country Club. The second annual gala raised money for new technology equipment in the Upper St. Clair School District classrooms and for a new public address system in the high school football stadium. About $47,000 was donated from corporate sponsors, including a $5,000 sponsorship from South Hills Orthopaedic Associates. Coach Jim Render and the 1988 and 1989 WPIAL Championship football teams were the night's honored guests. U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, also attended the function. Do you have photos from the gala? Click the "Upload Photos and Videos" tab above and add them to the gallery!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
The Upper St. Clair School District fundraiser will be held on Oct. 20.
Preparations are under way for the Second Annual "Celebrate Our Schools" Gala on Oct. 20. The Upper St. Clair School District fundraiser is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair All proceeds from the event will benefit technology for the district both in the classrooms and on the field. Money will be used to invest in new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) labs at the high school and purchasing iPads. The funds will also be used to buy a new PA system for Panther Stadium, which some say it desperately needs. Last year the event was held during homecoming weekend. The date was changed because it conflicted with Saturday night's homecoming dance. This year, the 1989 Upper St. Clair High School football team …
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
School board pleased with The First Annual Upper St. Clair Homecoming Gala.
"I am pleased to announce the Homecoming Gala was a success," Liz Hall said during Upper St. Clair's School Board meeting. Hall is Upper St. Clair School District's Director of Advancement—a new position that was developed to find ways to raise funds for the district. On Monday night, the board commended Hall for making the Homecoming Gala idea become a reality. "It's amazing to hear where this has come from," said Louis Piconi, school board member. He believes the event will have a net financial impact for the district over time. Those interested in the district were invited to The First Annual Homecoming Gala held at St. Clair Country Club on Oct. 1. Hall also reached out to community members and corporations for donations. There were …
Bryan
9:29 am on Friday, November 16, 2012
Even more interesting, I know certain residents who were willing to help fund an entire press-box replacement (as it is badly needed and embarrassing for our school compared to surrounding schools). Yet the district didn't wan't anything to do with it. more ›