Sylvania Schools Foundation

As Sylvania Schools grows in enrollment and increases opportunities for students, there is an increasing need to fund district initiatives in a variety of ways, beyond traditional state funding and local taxes. After many years of working independently to fund so many valuable initiatives the Sylvania Academic Excellence Foundation and the Sylvania Schools Athletic Foundation have joined together to become one SYLVANIA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. The Department of Development and Alumni Relations works closely with the Foundation to provide resources.

We are proud of the many ways we are making a difference for the Sylvania Schools students, staff and facilities.

STEM - The Sylvania Schools Foundation is proud to partner with Sylvania Schools for STEM-related (science, technology engineering, and math) education and opportunities for students. STEM is not a one-time educational initiative but an ongoing hands-on approach that integrates complex concepts, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Funds through this campaign will provide financial support for additional STEM programming and resources in classrooms.

If you are interested in supporting the STEM opportunities in the district through the Foundation, click here to DONATE.

Student Scholarships

The Foundation awarded $22,5,000 to the Class of 2019. Scholarships will be awarded in May for the Class of 2020.

Teacher Grants & Professional Development Scholarships

Teachers are also supported through the Foundation. This school year we have awarded over $8,500 in teacher grants and professional development scholarships.

Recognizing & Honoring Alumni

The Hall of Fame luncheon in October and the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame dinner in March are special occasions that allow us to honor alumni for incredible achievements.

2019 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

Sara Badiuk - 2018 Educator of the Year

Tom R. Helberg - Northview High School, Class of 1977

Denny Lyle - 2019 Legacy Award Winner

Eric Kripke - Southview High School, Class of 1992

Matt Kripke - Southview High School, Class of 1986

Dr. Saumitra Thakur - Southview High School, Class of 2007

Distiguished Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination Form (PDF) (RTF)

2019 Athletic Hall of Fame

Tom Gillooley - Golf coach at Burnham and Sylvania High School (Posthumously)

Wilfried Hillebrandt - Burnham class of 1957, Wrestling

Donnie Taylor - Sylvania High School class of 1968, Wrestling. (Posthumously)

Rick Massie - Sylvania High School class of 1970, Tennis

Joe Decker - Sylvania Class of 1971, Track, Football

Dan Hartnett - Northview class of 1984, Basketball and Baseball

Eric Steaple - Northview class of 1989, Basketball.

Kara Jones Crohn - Northview class of 1991, Swimming

Danny Creech - Southview class of 1990, Soccer

Glen Gillespie - Former Athletic Director at Southview

Jim Mayzes - Former Football coach at Southview

Jeff Bunker - Jim Glase Award given for years of volunteering

Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form (PDF) (RTF)

Board of Trustees

Baron Black

Ron Burel

James Hall

Casey Nowicki

Barb Pawlak

Mark Pugh

Dave Spiess

Barry Shaner

Nadia Swade

At Large Board Members:

Amy Addington

Julie Hoffman

Jim Nusbaum

Lisa Shanks

Jane Spurgeon

Sylvania Schools Foundation

4747 N. Holland Sylvania Rd.

Sylvania, OH 43560

Email: Foundation@sylvaniaschools.org

James Hall, Director of Development & Alumni Relations

419-824-8574

jhall@sylvaniaschools.org