SASD Foundation-The Greyhound Foundation There’s nothing better than watching confidence grow before your eyes. This summer, Smooth Sailing 2026 welcomed students entering Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd & 3rd grade for a fun, engaging program designed to make the transition into the new school year a positive one. Over the course of the program, our youngest Greyhounds explored their classrooms, made new friends, practiced early literacy and math skills, and became more comforta

To LOVE Orrstown Bank! Their commitment to enhancing the educational opportunities of our district's students is remarkable and all of us at The Greyhound Foundation are absolutely grateful. This support helps fund The Greyhound Foundation's Early Childhood Education Innovation Programming and the entire SASD's innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programs. Josh Diehl, President; Susan Fink, E.D.; & Monica Balafoutas, Treasurer - The Greyhound Foundation

Before the first note was played, the walls were singing. Student art lined the halls of our high school with imagination, setting the tone for a night where creativity refused to stay in one form. Then the jazz began—and suddenly, the art and creativity of our students came alive in what you heard. An evening where our kids' vision met their sound, and inspiration didn’t just hang on the wall—it moved. Homage to a beautiful young woman...

The Greyhound Foundation is thrilled to announce that we have received a third round of funding from the Partnership for Better Health to continue implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) across the District. This funding supports PBIS integration at SASHS, SAMS, GBlues, and Nancy Grayson Elementary. An additional $7,500 awarded this fall strengthens programming at SAIS and James Burd. PBIS is a state-mandated framework in Pennsylvania focused o

But the Shippensburg STEM Team of Brady Carr, Mark Youssef, and Jacob Wiest saw a challenge and answered it with innovation. Their AIR AWARE Project has identified a potentially affordable solution to help monitor air quality and protect lifelong health - proof that big ideas don't have to come with big price tags. Our outstanding students were invited to present at PA's State STEM Competition on February 4th. We are cheering them on as they continue their work with their

Take note of the Profiles of our Graduates Dear Changemaker and Inspirer of Young Minds, Our students are eager to explore opportunities that often feel out of reach in our rural community. Your story, your experience, and your industry insights could open doors they never knew existed. And--bonus--our graduates often become some of the region’s strongest employees. Last year—again--72 graduates earned more than $3 Million in scholarships and technical program awards. We ma

One huge shout out to all of our incredible educators from The Greyhound Foundation! There is relevance and respect we all have for the educator we pay homage to for this award. Mary Jane Taylor , a local and international education leader, dedicated her life to bringing high-quality learning experiences to all children. A founding member of The Greyhound Foundation, she served as a U.S. Department of Education researcher, classroom teacher, Head Start Director, university

Shippensburg Area School District Invites YOU to - Partner with us to prepare tomorrow’s workforce. Guide – Share your business and industry expertise to shape career programs. Connect – Build relationships between schools, students, and the community. Impact – Help prepare students with the skills employers need most. Meeting: October 22, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM Shippensburg Area Senior High School Interested in serving? Please register by October 20 th to confirm. Contac