Projects
Enhancing the academic experience of current and future students
The Crimson Tide Foundation makes contributions to the District using four programs.
1. Venture Grants are awards of from $250 up to $1000 given to aid teachers in the design and development of educational materials, field trips, and other resources for the implementation of innovative and creative classroom projects that will enhance student learning.2. General Grants are used for various types of equipment and services that benefit student learning. Generally these grants are for larger amounts than Venture Grants and are presented after extensive consultation with faculty and administrators.3. EITC Grants use available funds to enhance learning in the area of the Pennsylvania State Approved Project for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.4. Scholarship Grants use funds donated to the Foundation for the expressed purpose of scholarships.Â
As of August 2022 the Crimson Tide Foundation has donated
$228,374.09
to the Pottsville Area School District
for those projects listed below
* In 2012 The Crimson Tide Foundation completed its FIRST project with the presentation of a $1,000 check to the Pottsville Area School District for new library materials
L/R Craig Shields (Foundation), Lillian Hobbs (PAHS Librarian), John Liddle (Foundation), John Boran (Board of Education President) Photo by Scott Krater (Board of Education Member)
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* Completed an update of the Alumni Directory
* First Teacher Venture GrantsPottsville Area School District Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey S. Zwiebel receives a Teacher Venture Grant check for $3100 from Robert W. Wachter, Crimson Tide Foundation president, and vice president John H. Liddle. The first grant recipients include: (left to right) Adrian Portland, John Carestia, Stephanie Ziegmont, Dr. Jeffrey S. Zwiebel, Robert W. Wachter, John H. Liddle, Katie Porrino,Ted Catranis, Linda Smith, Kim Martinko. Photo by Brittany Sullivan / Hi-S-Potts Publications 8/20/13
* Venture grant for JSC students
John S. Clarke Elementary Center students watch the Rocks, Minerals and Fossils program made possible by a Venture Grant.
* Began to fund a Digital Media Project for the publications department
Digital media project will raise the funds to provide the equipment and software for instruction in digital filmmaking, web page design, broadcast journalism, 3D animation and digital graphics. Students will work on original music videos, short films, live newscasts, public service announcements, DVD musician, actor and athlete highlight reels. They will provide video and livestream coverage of all school events.This project is an effort to build onto the success of the award winning publications program at Pottsville High School. The video linked below was compiled from numerous videos submitted by graduates who are currently working in fields that use skills learned in the Pub Room at PAHS. After watching the linked video please view the complete versions of all the graduate videos that are all posted on the same You Tube page. Digital Media Project Video
Alec Gonzalez uses new video equipment to record a program in the Motivational Science Center. This video equipment was purchased as part of the Digital Media Project.
* Purchased new astronomy equipment for the Motivational Science CenterThis telescope and other video equipment were purchased to enhanse the educational experiences of students and community members in the Motivational Science Center.
* Arranged for 4 STEM scholarships totaling $12,000
* Partially funded CrisisGo software
* Copyrighted the school logo
* Provided 2 sets of Tide Task Force gift cards
* Funded the applications for two Safe Schools Grants
* Obtained a grant for the Wells Fargo Day of Caring that resulted in a $70,000 donatation and hundreds of hours of time donated to PASD
* Purchased a digital camera for use by the Photography Staff of Hi-S-Potts
* Purchased a solar telescope
CHECK IT OUT! The picture to the right was taken by astronomy teacher and Foundation Board member, Adrian Portland. The little black dot on the big orange disk is the planet Mercury transiting the sun. This phenomena where Mercury passes between the Earth and sun only occurs 13 times per century and will not happen again until 2032. Viewing this astronomical excitement was made possible with the purchase of a solar telescope. The CRIMSON TIDE FOUNDATION is pleased to have assisted with this purchase.
* Purchased computer coding supplies and 3D printers for DHHL Tide Tech Program
* Purchased art supplies for use during the pandemic
* Purchased various educational materials for use during the pandemic
* Purchased electronic pencils for use in elementary learning support classrooms
* Purchased sensory items for use in occupational therapy classrooms
* Purchased electronic keyboards for piano classes
* Sponsored a visit by the Agricultural Science Lab
* Assisted with "Penny-A_Week" donations during the pandemic
* Purchased mathematics tutorial software
* Purchased STEM coding supplies
* Provided vaccination incentives
* Provided funds for Digital Media Instruction