Kiski Area Education Foundation
Great News! The KAEF is Growing!
The number of donors has increased this year, and the Foundation is looking to expand its base of volunteers and Board Members. If you are interested in getting involved in the Kiski Area Education Foundation's efforts, please Submit Your Interest Form Here. The KAEF is always accepting volunteers to assist with our fundraising efforts and events. Now through April 25, 2025, we will be accepting candidates to fill Board positions. All submissions will be reviewed for consideration at the next regularly scheduled KAEF Board Meeting. See below for information.
Thank you for supporting the KAEF so that the Foundation can continue to support our students and our school community!

For every student...
Life is full of promise through education.
Life is full of promise through education.
The Kiski Area Education Foundation appreciates your support!
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Dear Friends and Supporters of the Kiski Area Education Foundation,
The Kiski Area Education Foundation raises funds for scholarships for Kiski Area seniors. Scholarships are an essential step in the journey into higher education.
Donations to the Foundation are always accepted and appreciated. Should you wish to donate to this worthwhile endeavor, please specify “student scholarships” in the memo of your check. The address is Kiski Area Education Foundation, 200 Poplar Street, Vandergrift, PA 15690.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
KAEF Board of Trustees
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2025 KAEF Student Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following students!
KAEF Scholarship
Adelyne Ledbetter
Jael Ledbetter
William Leith
Alivia Sherbondy
Kelina Smith
Joseph Stillions
Collin R. Feeney Memorial Scholarship
Jesse Coldren
Jeff McAfoose Memorial Scholarship
Grant Claypool
Shawn Kuhn Memorial Scholarship
Madeline Joyce
Louis V. and Joyce S. Slivan Memorial Scholarship
Lily Junod
Samantha Roolf
Jim "Dude" Henderson Scholarship
Emily Zezyus
Ashley Morabito Memorial Scholarship
Angelina Bossio
Rob McBride Scholarship
Gianna Wray
Joanna Wagner Memorial Scholarship
Keagan Bowser
2025 Innovative Educational Opportunity Grants
Congratulations to the following teachers!
Cozy Corner: Adventures in Reading - Susan Feudale
Math in Action - Zach Jankowski & Melissa Schaeffer
Cavs Lead Store - Kelly Flemm
Medical Lab Coats - Erin Witucki
Clay Creations - Jennifer DeLuca
Exploration of Form Through Play - Kathleen Morrone
Supporting Science Classrooms with VNPS - Alison Bresnahan
Science Sparks - Lonya Bartosiewicz
Kiski Area Education Foundation
What is it?
A non-profit community organization.
Who is it?
It’s people like you: alumni of Kiski Area, parents, fans, business and community leaders,
A non-profit community organization.
Who is it?
It’s people like you: alumni of Kiski Area, parents, fans, business and community leaders,
and school personnel.
Why?
The purpose of the K.A.E.F. is to develop, promote, and finance programs and projects
Why?
The purpose of the K.A.E.F. is to develop, promote, and finance programs and projects
for the betterment of our students.
Student Scholarships
Teacher Mini-Grants
Technology for Classrooms
What a great idea!
Teacher Mini-Grants
Technology for Classrooms
What a great idea!
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KISKI AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Board of Trustees
2025
Cassi Heinle, President
KISKI AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Board of Trustees
2025
Cassi Heinle, President
Dr. John Meighan, Vice President
Richard Liberto, Treasurer
Annie Briscoe, Secretary
Dr. Jason Lohr, Superintendent
Joe Steeves, KAEA President
Dawn Mellinger, School Board Representative
Rob Feeney
Ron Ferrara
Dianne Haney
Shawn Love
Kathy Starr
Donald Toy
Mission Statement
The Kiski Area Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of community representatives from education, business, industry, and alumni.
Its focus is to acquire and distribute resources to further the educational, cultural, and recreational experiences of Kiski Area students and members of the Kiski Area community.
THANK YOU to the Kiski Area School District Community for their generous support of KASD students.
Upcoming Meetings
July 15, 2025
Meetings are held at 4PM in the Central Administration Board Room. (Schedule is subject to change.)