Other Initiatives

Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program 
The Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program is administered by the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) under Act 48. Established in 2001, the Program awards tax credits to businesses that make contributions to Scholarship Organizations or Educational Improvement Organizations.

The North East Education Foundation is a DCED approved Education Improvement Organization and eligible to receive your EITC contributions.

Saturday Superstars is an innovative educational program that seeks to reach primary children using a constructivist approach in a nontradioinal classroom environment. Students meet on Saturday to work on reading and math skill development in a center format. Students attend local field trips once or twice a month to further develop their language, reading, math skills and to gain an understanding of their community. 

Student Assistance Fund
Funds assist students and families with items of personal necessity and student obligations. Programs supported include the Second Harvest Food Bank BackPack Program, Coats and Mittens, holiday outreach and distribution initiatives via multiple organizations, etc. 

Innovative Grants
Innovative Grants have included the Mercyhurst University Stem & Vine program, Early Connections Pre-K playground project and the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab.

Athletic Facilities Improvement Fund
In May of 2023, the North East School District Board of Directors approved the first phase of a multi-phase capital improvement project to improve the exterior athletic facilities of the campus. Phase one will be the installation of FieldTurf in the stadium, replacement of the track and fencing, upgrading to LED lighting and the relocation of the field events to east of the elementary building. Phase one planning and design work is currently in progress and construction is anticipated to begin in April 2024. Phase two will be the renovation and expansion of the fieldhouse to accommodate more student athletes and more restroom capacity. Phase two will be contingent upon fundraising and future approval.  A feasibility study is currently in progress. 

Student Activities and Programs
Recent student activities have included Science Olympiad, Elementary Science Fair and the North East Youth Triathlon.