Bethel Park Education Foundation

The Bethel Park Education Foundation (BPEF) is a community-based, non-profit organization that supports programs that promote quality education. The Foundation facilitates communication and involvement among students, parents, school staff, business leaders, and community citizens.

Public schools face challenges as state and federal funding sources have been reduced or eliminated. BPEF hopes to find alternate ways of funding essential initiatives within our schools. The Foundation does not receive any public funding—our programs are supported by individual, community, and corporate partners. Our partners donate knowing their gifts are creating exceptional educational opportunities for students. They know that providing a quality education favorably impacts the entire community.

The Bethel Park Education Foundation is independent of the school district but works closely with the school board, administration, teachers, and students. All programs that benefit Bethel Park students are considered for financial support. The program list grows and evolves to reflect the needs of the student, teacher, school, and district as they are identified.

The Bethel Park Education Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization separate from the Bethel Park School District, will host a gala fundraiser this summer to support educational opportunities for local students.

The foundation will hold the Bethel Park Elementary School “Opening Gala” on Saturday, Aug. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. at the new school, 5655 Kings School Road. The formal event will feature dinner, entertainment and themed activities.

Tickets are $75, with an optional $100 “Passport to Adventure” add-on. The passport gives guests fun STEAM opportunities, portraits, and more. Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at Evey’s True Value Hardware, the Bethel Park Public Library, and the Bethel Park School District Administration Building.

Attendees are encouraged to wear formal attire as the community celebrates the opening of the district’s newest school building. Free public tours of the facility are also planned before the school’s official opening in September.

Events such as this provide critical funding for initiatives, including field trips, guest speakers, and special projects, such as the $20,000 grant for the outdoor classroom at the new Bethel Park Elementary School.