How We’re Making a Difference

Stay updated on all things WRCEF. From community events and grant announcements to stories that highlight the impact of your support, our news page keeps you connected to the progress and success of our initiatives.

Learn more about First Century Fund Capital Campaign
First Century Fund Capital Campaign

The Warrior Run Community Education Foundation has publicly launched a $1.5 million fundraising campaign to benefit the Warrior Run School District.

Learn more about The First Day at Warrior Run: What Will This Year Bring?
The First Day at Warrior Run: What Will This Year Bring?

This week marks the beginning of the 2024-25 school year for Warrior Run students and staff.

Learn more about WRCEF To Participate In 2025 "Raise The Region" Event
WRCEF To Participate In 2025

The Warrior Run Community Education Foundation (WRCEF) will once again participate in Raise the Region, the 30-hour online fundraising event.

Learn more about What New Grants Will Lift Warrior Run Students This Year
What New Grants Will Lift Warrior Run Students This Year

The Mission of the WRCEF is to support the Warrior Run School District in ways that create more opportunities to lift high WR students, educators and the district.

Learn more about Warrior Run Community Education Foundation
Warrior Run Community Education Foundation

The Warrior Run Community Education Foundation (WRCEF) supports students, educators, and the school district by funding innovative projects, professional development, and facility improvements.

Learn more about Fall Innovation Classroom Grants
Fall Innovation Classroom Grants

WRCEF President Jean Hormell presented to the WR School Board exciting news of the Fall Innovation Classroom Grants.

Learn more about Let’s Take a Look
Let’s Take a Look

LET’S TAKE A LOOK! How have past grants become reality for students and teachers?

Learn more about Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Near the Field House now stands a tall, wide Super LED Video Display Board being prepared for fall sports. Videos, advertising, athlete images, statistics, and SOUND.

Learn more about For It’s One, Two, Three Strikes, You’re Out at the Old Ballgame!
For It’s One, Two, Three Strikes, You’re Out at the Old Ballgame!

Spring sports are in full gear with special commemoration focused this month on the WRSD softball and baseball fields.

Learn more about Launching Our New Logo
Launching Our New Logo

Thank you to MoJo Active of Watsontown for this logo design. When you see it, know that thoughtful decisions are being made about the good use of contributions to impact Warrior Run students.

Learn more about First Century Fund Update
First Century Fund Update

The First Century Fund has reached $1.26 million toward its $1.5 million goal, with opportunities for donations, naming recognition, and personalized engraved bricks through the Defender Brick Program at DefenderBricks.com.

Learn more about Warrior Run Alumni Raise the Bar
Warrior Run Alumni Raise the Bar

As spring approaches, we appreciate the giving decisions of donors in the new year. New donors, new brick orders, and past pledges are being honored, including a Major Gift pledge as two graduates support the Blue & Gray Challenge for alumni.

Learn more about A Thank You and a Warrior Run Invitation
A Thank You and a Warrior Run Invitation

Both 2007 Warrior Run graduates, Eric and Meghan (Burrows) Solomon, owners of the Wagging Tail Coffee Company, recently shared their reason for supporting the First Century Fund.

Learn more about Hello Warrior Run Fans: It’s Time for a Decision
Hello Warrior Run Fans: It’s Time for a Decision

Here WRHS students greet elementary students starting their Friday. New decisions are creating new practices, new connections. The first elementary pep rally? Just walk across the bridge to the high school!

Learn more about Warrior Run Country: I Have Good News
Warrior Run Country: I Have Good News

The Warrior Run Community Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the Warrior Run School District

Learn more about Kowalski’s Warrior Run Fields Bricks in the News
Kowalski’s Warrior Run Fields Bricks in the News

Honored recently were WR grads, Sarah and Joe Kowalski. Through their major financial gift to the First Century Fund Campaign, the field hockey field is now permanently named Kowalski Field Hockey Field.

Learn more about How to Support Warrior Run Students: One Brick at a Time
How to Support Warrior Run Students: One Brick at a Time

You can now donate through the new DEFENDER BRICKS fundraiser! These engraved bricks will contain your personalized message and be visible permanently in the Celebration Gallery.

Learn more about Dateline Warrior Run: Eagles Family Baseball Date Corrections
Dateline Warrior Run: Eagles Family Baseball Date Corrections

Opportunity to give in honor or in memory of a former teacher, coach, principal, and loved ones with public recognition.

Learn more about The Great Potential of Warrior Run Graduates: What Can You Do?
The Great Potential of Warrior Run Graduates: What Can You Do?

Thank you to the 76 WR graduates who have stepped up to support the First Century Fund of the Warrior Run Foundation!

Learn more about Helping WR Graduates Fly Higher Than Ever
Helping WR Graduates Fly Higher Than Ever

Kudos to local organizations and businesses who have stepped up in support of the First Century Fund Campaign.

Learn more about What Does the WR Foundation Do?
What Does the WR Foundation Do?

In 2022, the Warrior Run Community Education Foundation approved $11,000 in Classroom Innovation Grants.

Learn more about Update: WR Giving Event — Raise the Region
Update: WR Giving Event — Raise the Region

The Warrior Run Community Education Foundation is excited to be a beneficiary of the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania’s RAISE THE REGION 2023, a special 30-hour online fundraiser supporting worthy non-profit organizations.

Learn more about Celebrating Our Donors
Celebrating Our Donors

Our students deserve the best we can provide. Thanks to the WR graduates from the classes who have already supported the First Century Fund.

Learn more about Happy Holidays to the Warrior Run Community
Happy Holidays to the Warrior Run Community

This week the WR Community Education Foundation gathered with the LU CLUB at Turbotville Elementary School and gifted THE LU PROJECT with $15,000 to help fund the interactive playground for the opening of the new Warrior Run Elementary School.

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Past Newsletters

Our 2022-2019 newsletter archive is a collection of stories, updates, and achievements that have shaped the Warrior Run community.

Fall 22 Newsletter

Spring 22 Newsletter

Fall 20 Newsletter

Fall 19 Newsletter

Spring 19 Newsletter