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Beachwood Schools Foundation

The Beachwood Schools Foundation (BSF) is a 501(c)3 philanthropic organization administered by a volunteer board of directors from the Beachwood community. Its primary mission is to obtain funds from individuals, families and corporations to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who are continuing their education. Additionally, an "Above and Beyond" program has been initiated to raise money to enhance educational programming in the Beachwood School District.
 

Enhancing Educational Programming

To achieve its goals, the Beachwood Schools Foundation needs your support. Contact President Shana Wallenstein via email at beachwoodschoolsfoundation@gmail.com to establish a new fund or with questions.

Recent projects include:      

  • $34,000 awarded to students across scholarships: These scholarships are awarded based on service, character, academic achievements, career interest, and more.· 
  • The Music, Understanding, Success and Informed Choices Program (M.U.S.I.C.) at Hilltop: A program to help students build social-emotional intelligence and develop musical skills.
  • Science Olympiad invitational sponsor: An effort to support Beachwood High School in hosting its inaugural Science Olympiad invitational.
  • The Bison Book Machine: A book vending machine for Bryden School to strengthen our students’ love for literacy.
  • Visit to HBCUs: A trip for 25 Beachwood students and 5 faculty to visit several HBCUs made possible by the generosity of the Rosen Family Fund for Minority Achievement.
  • Hilltop School’s Sensory Room: A space intended to calm and focus students so they can be better prepared for learning.
  • Resume workshops for juniors and seniors: A series of workshops designed for students to develop their resume and leverage networking tools.

Make a Donation

Donations to the Beachwood Schools Foundation go to one of two places: named scholarships, which make annual awards to Beachwood High School seniors, or the Beachwood Schools Foundation's Above and Beyond Fund.  

DONATE TODAY

The Beachwood Schools Foundation Above and Beyond Fund provides life-changing educational programming for our students – taking them above and beyond the normal everyday classroom experience. The Beachwood Schools Foundation has established this special fund as a way for the community, alumni, and anyone who cares about educational excellence to give in a way that makes a difference for today’s youth.

Whether you are an alumnus or just someone that cares about education, join us as we look to fund specialized projects in our growing school district. If you’re interested in setting up a scholarship or funding a particular special project, please DONATE HERE or contact Shana Wallenstein, Foundation President, at beachwoodschoolsfoundation@gmail.com.

The book vending machine is unveiled
Shana Wallenstein delivers a speech
Mayor Justin Berns delivers a speech
Teachers and BSF members at the Bryden book vending machine ribbon cutting
Members of the Beachwood Schools Foundation cut a ribbon in front of the Bryden book vending machine
Members of the Beachwood Schools Foundation
Bryden students pose with their books
Beachwood Schools Foundation Logo

Foundation Board

  • Shana Wallenstein, President
  • Missy Arbuckle, Vice President
  • Lindsey Frierson, Vice President
  • Soma Chakravarti, Secretary
  • Padma Jambunath, Treasurer

Trustees

  • Tracy Bernstein
  • George Carr
  • Mitali Das
  • Raina Li
  • Jennifer Monahan
  • Caroline Rado
  • Shubhada Rao
  • Robyn Schadick
  • Xiaodong (Joy) Shi
  • Camille Warner

Ex-Officio Members

  • Dr. Robert P. Hardis, Superintendent
  • Matthew Brown, Treasurer
  • Lauren Raff, Ex-Officio Past President

Trustee for Life

  • Paul R. Williams, Ph.D