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WJH Foundation for Education

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Mission

The West Jefferson Hills Foundation for Education provides a supplemental funding source to further enhance and enrich student educational opportunities.

Vision

Through community engagement, the Foundation strives to create an environment where every student may achieve their highest potential through our support of fundamental and innovative programs to enhance personalized and real-world learning.

Goals

The goals of the Foundation are directly aligned with the district’s set of core values and will support the mission by:

  • Providing staff with funding opportunities for unique, engaging and real-world learning experiences for students
  • Funding outreach programs which promote inclusion 
  • Building sustainable relations and valuable partnerships with businesses and organizations within the community
  • Creating awareness of the West Jefferson Hills Foundation for Education

Board of Directors

The Foundation's BOD is comprised of the following Community Members, WJHSD School Board of Directors and Administrators:

Mrs. Carolyn Bourgeois - President
Mrs. Maria Inks - Vice President
Mrs. Joanne Everley - Secretary
Mrs. Dana Lamenza - Treasurer
Mrs. Suzanne Downer - School Board Vice President
Dr. Janet Sardon - Superintendent of Schools 
Mrs. Elise Dopudja - Community Member
Mrs. Lisa Florian - Community Member

To learn more about the Board of Directors, click here.

WJH Foundation Brochure

FoundationforEducationBrochure3 (PDF)

How You Can Help

There are several ways that you can support our mission including a direct, tax-deductible monetary donation to the Foundation:

Kindness Cards

Spread a little joy with Kindness Cards, designed by PHMS students to inspire positivity and connection. Each set includes 5 beautifully crafted, blank cards, perfect for sharing words of encouragement, gratitude, or simply brightening someone’s day.

Pick up your Kindness Cards at the District Administration Offices, located at 830 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM.

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TJ School Spirit Blankets

TJ Stadium Blanket

We are offering these amazing, student-designed, NubaySoft ™ D-Luxe Stadium Blankets! By using your blankets at home, at the park, or at the game, we hope you feel connected to our schools and community. It's always a great day to be a Jaguar! Order now! Blankets are only $65 each. 

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