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Penn - Trafford School District

  • $404,374raised
  • 1,053projects fully funded
  • 2,926donors
  • 8schools funded
  • 11%of funding from individuals out of state
District Partner
Message from Superintendent Dr. Matthew Harris

We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with DonorsChoose, which has provided resources for hundreds of classroom projects within the Penn-Trafford School District. The funds raised through DonorsChoose have enabled our teachers to inspire their students with amazing projects, improve their classroom environments and supplement lessons with hands-on materials. Our students are learning and engaging in new and very creative ways!

DonorsChoose is an amazing platform for our teachers to share their ideas with the community, and it’s incredible to see that the support comes from all over the world

About Penn-Trafford School District

The Penn-Trafford School District, located approximately 20 miles east of Pittsburgh, PA, is comprised of eight schools and serves nearly 3,900 students in grades K-12. The mission of the district is “Effective, efficient, quality education.” We achieve this mission by investing in staff development, technology and a rigorous curriculum. We strive to equip every student with the education and skills needed to achieve lifelong success.

Pennsylvania public school district rankings show that the Penn-Trafford School District is one of the preeminent K-12 districts based on academic performance on the PA State assessment exams (2019 Keystone / PSSA). The district as a whole in 2019 earned a five-star SchoolDigger.com rating and a #11 overall ranking for academics, outperforming 98.2% of other districts in the Commonwealth.

We are so proud of our students and we celebrate the success of our graduates. We strive to provide tomorrow’s graduates with every opportunity to reach their utmost potential. On behalf of the students and staff of Penn-Trafford, THANK YOU for your support! The additional funding provided through DonorsChoose has made a significant impact on our students, and we are so grateful to our donors!

PENN-TRAFFORD TEACHERS: Visit donorschoose.org/teachers to learn how to create your own projects and view special funding opportunities for your classroom.
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Getting Comfy with Flashlight Reading

Help me give my students books & comfy seats to get them excited about reading!
Mrs. Worthington
Level Green Elementary School•
Trafford, PA
  • 23 donors so far
  • $149 still needed

Can You Hear Me Now? Sound System for Students

Help me give my students a new sound system for school wide educational programs!
Mr. Mickey
McCullough Elementary School•
Jeannette, PA
  • 7 donors so far
  • $303 still needed

Lighting the Way to Success

Help me give my students a moveable desk, a lamp, and fluorescent light filters for the classroom.
Mrs. Frescura
Sunrise Estates Elementary School•
Irwin, PA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $102 still needed

Miss Beck’s Mid-Year Material Refresh

Help me give my students a variety of items to help them feel comfortable and focused within the classroom, as well as different materials to help towards specific IEP goals.
Ms. Beck
Level Green Elementary School•
Trafford, PA
  • 4 donors so far
  • $370 still needed

Supplies and Comfy Seats

Help me give my students materials to finish out the school year and a comfy seat to read in!
Mrs. Gutwald
Sunrise Estates Elementary School•
Irwin, PA
  • 8 donors so far
  • $399 still needed

Let's Be Creative!

Help me give my students new coloring supplies and educational resources from Teachers Pay Teachers.
Mrs. Ohl
McCullough Elementary School•
Jeannette, PA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $246 still needed

Empowering Active Futures: Grant for Essential Sports Equipment in School

Help me give my students sports equipment is essential in physical education to help students develop specific skills, enhance physical fitness, and foster teamwork and discipline through hands-on, interactive learning.
Mr. Barnes
Sunrise Estates Elementary School•
Irwin, PA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $196 still needed

Cool, Calm, and Collected

Help me give my students items for a calming corner in my special education classroom! A calming corner can significantly benefit students by providing them with a safe space to practice self-regulation and coping strategies.
Mrs. Simon
Sunrise Estates Elementary School•
Irwin, PA
  • 4 donors so far
  • $186 still needed

Enhancing Speech and Language Skills with TPT Resources

Help me give my students the tools and resources they need to build their communication skills, enhance their learning, and gain the confidence to succeed both academically and socially.
Ms. Bruno
Harrison Park Elementary School•
Jeannette, PA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $155 still needed

Engaging Readers with Awesome New Books! Part 4

Help me give my students some awesome new books to add to our classroom library.
Mrs. Keilbach
Harrison Park Elementary School•
Jeannette, PA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $174 still needed