WHAT IS THE NORTHAMPTON AREA KONKRETE KIDS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?

 

The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, established in 2009 by a group of community volunteers, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose primary goal is to support and finance innovative programs that enhance the quality of education for Northampton Area School District K-12 students.  The Foundation provides the District’s teachers and administrators with funds that are used to extend learning opportunities and co-curricular experiences for the benefit of the entire school community.

 

WHAT DOES THE FOUNDATION DO FOR STUDENTS IN THE NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The Foundation funds Grant Requests submitted by the District teachers and administrators that enhance the quality of K-12 education throughout the District. Since its establishment in 2009, the foundation has provided over $400,000 for projects. Examples of those projects include the following:

* Artist-in-Residence for High School - Completed murals installed in High School lobby and
Northampton Area Public Library
* Author-in-Residence - Multiple years in multiple elementary buildings
* Digital Mixing Console for High School music/band students
* In-School Programs/Assembly Programs, including the following;

Rachel’s Pride (No Place for Hate)-Moore Elementary; “Cat in the Hat” Literacy Program-
Lehigh Elementary; Dig Show and Mad Science Program-Lehigh Elementary; “Romeo
and Juliet” performance-HS; Author/Illustrator Visit-Borough Elementary;

* Curriculum related competitions, such as HS and MS Science Olympiad
* Digital Piano (Clavinova) for HS and used for K-12 musical performances
* STEAM Family Night (K-5) - Lehigh Elementary
* STEM/STEAM Equipment/materials for Elementary Buildings
* Outdoor Learning Space - HS
* Makerspace equipment, Graphic Drawing Tables - HS

The Foundation sponsors the Dual Enrollment Program at Northampton Area High School. The Dual Enrollment Program is a partnership between the High School and Northampton Community College which enables 11 th and 12 th grade students in “good academic standing” to enroll in college-levelcourses while still enrolled in classes at the High School, and to receive both college and high school graduation credits for the college courses they successfully complete. As of 2024 the Foundation has been able to provide over $115,000 to defray costs for students enrolled in this program.

HOW DOES THE NORTHAMPTON AREA KONKRETE KIDS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION RAISE MONEY TO FUND GRANT REQUESTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT IMPACT K-12 NASD STUDENTS?

The Foundation relies solely on fundraisers, sponsors, and donations to provide the funding to
support and finance the various grants that serve to enhance the quality of learning opportunities and experiences for the District’s K-12 students.

WHAT ARE THE FOUNDATION’S MAJOR FUNDRAISERS?

* Annual Golf Tournament - Monday, June 16, 2025

Held at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge, this event includes the opportunity to play
golf on a premier course, win outstanding prizes, and enjoy a delicious meal with fellow
golfers. Contact: 610-767-7824

* Memorial Paver Project - Ongoing

Purchase a brick paver that will be engraved with personal information to commemorate
a NASD graduate, staff member, teacher, or administrator. The engraved paver will then
be installed within the memorial plaza located at the entrance to Al Erdosy Stadium. See
www.konkretefoundation.org for information/order forms.

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* Distinguished Alumni Award CELEBRATION - Sunday, September 28, 2025

Held at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge, this event honors NAHS graduates who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in their professional and personal lives, and who represent NASD’s proud education tradition and commitment to serving others. Nominations are accepted annually from community members, businesses, family, and friends for Northampton Area High School graduates. Nomination Forms and additional information about the Alumni Award and CELEBRATION are available at www.konkretefoundation.org or by calling 610-767-7824.