Manheim Township School District nurse Karin Lancelotta thinks of one particular student in the autism support program every time she talks about the district’s new Spot Vision Screener – and her motivation for seeking MTEF funding. “He was my reason,” she says. “I just knew he couldn’t see.” But traditional vision tests, which require students…
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This month we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11. In the tragic events of that darkest day, Manheim Township lost one of our own, Jean Hoadley Peterson ‘64, who, alongside her husband Don, was a passenger on Flight 93. Jean was a mother of three daughters, registered nurse, nurse educator, and community and church volunteer. Determined…
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116 golfers joined us at Overlook Golf Course for the 2nd annual MTEF Golf Classic, presented by Murry Communities, on Friday, May 2, 2026. Together with our generous sponsors, including NRG Controls, Lancaster Toyota, Peoples Security Bank & Trust and RLPS Architects, our participants helped us raise over $35,000.
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The Manheim Township Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recipients of Manheim Township’s Distinguished Alumni Award for 2026. Since 1997, Manheim Township has presented the Distinguished Alumni Award to honor graduates who have achieved noteworthy accomplishments in their chosen fields, have positively impacted their communities, and who will serve as inspiration for students, alumni,…
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Students in the Work-Based Learning, Life Skills support, Autistic support and Multiple Disabilities support programs at Manheim Township High School hosted a Winter Feast on February 27. More than 75 guests from the high school and district office were invited to enjoy a meal of pulled pork, meatballs, macaroni and cheese, salad, baked beans and…
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 was a day to celebrate inclusion, connection and school pride at Manheim Township. With a mini grant from MTEF, Manheim Township School District brought autism speaker and advocate Ben Hartranft to help lead a Day of Inclusion with MTHS students, helping to build empathy, understanding, and a stronger sense of community.…
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Funding Educational Resources and Experiences for Every Manheim Township Student Through the support of our generous donors, in 2024-2025 MTEF funded innovative STEM resources, literacy tools, visiting artists and authors, and entrepreneurship opportunities, enriching student learning and deepening engagement. From launching a middle school Science Olympiad team, to hosting a workshop with a Broadway actor,…
Read More The Manheim Township Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Since 1997, Manheim Township has presented the Distinguished Alumni Award to honor graduates who have achieved noteworthy accomplishments in their chosen fields, have positively impacted their communities, and who will serve as inspiration for students, alumni, and staff…
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Through a grant from MTEF, Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski are serving as “authors-in-residence” with Manheim Township this school year, sharing the research and insights from their book “When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids,” through a variety of learning opportunities for faculty and staff. During their…
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A graduate of Penn State’s School of Theatre with a resume including Broadway tours and off-Broadway shows, Alex Dorf ‘12 is currently a cast member of the North American tour of “Hamilton.” During the show’s recent stop in Hershey, Alex spent a day back at his alma mater. Organized by district educators and Manheim Township…
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No putts about it, MTEF’s first-ever Mini Golf Madness was a success! Students representing Aevidum Club, Astronomy Club, Dance Team, Chess Club, Class of 2027, Future Teachers Club, Lions Leo Club, and Tech and Engineering Club wowed us with their ingenuity and teamwork during the Creativity Challenge on Friday, March 22. In less than five hours, they crafted and constructed clever themes and decorations…
Read MoreAt MTEF’s July 2024 Board meeting, Kate Zimmerman passed the gavel to new Board President Chris Flores. Kate joined the MTEF Board in 2018 and has served as President since 2019. We are grateful for Kate’s steady leadership during a period of change and growth, culminating with the celebration of MTEF’s two millionth dollar awarded this spring. As…
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With more than $117,000 approved for educational projects during our Spring 2024 grant cycle, MTEF has now awarded more than $2 million to benefit Manheim Township students since 1993. Superintendent Dr. Robin Felty and Landis Run Principal Will Gillis joined Trista Mullin and Anita Shoemaker to celebrate the grant request that marked this milestone, Brick by Brick: Constructing a Brighter Future with LEGO Spike Prime. This…
Read MoreThe Manheim Township Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. Since 1997, Manheim Township has honored graduates who have outstanding professional accomplishments and who have positively impacted their communities. The annual recognition is meant to spotlight the noteworthy achievements of alumni and inspire current students. The 2024…
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On August 28, the MTEF Board of Directors welcomed Becky Doumaux as our new Executive Director. Becky joins us with 15 years of leadership experience at Junior Achievement of South Central PA, a background as an elementary school teacher and a master’s degree in educational administration. A resident of Manheim Township, Becky is the parent of a…
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The Manheim Township Alumni Association is proud to announce the recipients of its Distinguished Alumni Award for 2023: Michael J. Novak, class of 1983, and Dr. Benjamin R. Stabler, class of 2008. Since 1997, Manheim Township has honored graduates who have outstanding professional accomplishments and who have positively impacted their community. The annual recognition is…
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Congratulations to music teacher Mrs. Rachel Swank, art teacher Mrs. Lauren Michaud, artist-in-residence Melinda Steffy and all our Manheim Township Middle School students on the completion of the “Who We Are” mural, unveiled and dedicated on Saturday, May 13! Steffy’s artistic process translates the musical principles of rhythm and pitch into color and shape. Mrs.…
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Manheim Township School District and Manheim Township Educational Foundation staff recently joined librarian Karen Leisey and instructional technology specialist Brandi Swavely for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of new media production studios in the high school library. Each of the two studios houses a complete set of podcasting equipment for four students,…
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“What will you do on Day 1 that will have students running back on Day 2?” This was the challenge posed to Manheim Township educators on Opening Day by speaker and author Thomas C. Murray. The author of Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime, Murray gave the day’s keynote address, thanks…
Read MoreThe Manheim Township Educational Foundation (Board of Directors recently approved the creation of a Student Impact Fund, allocating up to $5,000 annually to fund grants submitted by Manheim Township High School students. While students have always been eligible and encouraged to apply for MTEF grants, few of these applications have come from this group. The…
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Completed in the summer of 2021 and funded Manheim Township Educational Foundation, the SkyLab Observatory includes an outdoor science classroom equipped for students grades K-12 to learn, conduct research and connect to planetariums and observatories across the globe. A permanent structure with a retractable roof, the SkyLab provides a home for the district’s observational astronomy…
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