Paint Branch High School Education Foundation

About the Foundation and Paint Branch

PAINT BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
WHY WE MATTER!

Many of the needs of our community can no longer be met merely by relying on funding from the Montgomery County budget. Shortfalls are already affecting the date for the construction of our new school, and the possibility of a scaled back project always looms. If we want to continue to meet the needs of all our students, we need to think creatively and outside the restrictions of established organizations like the PTSA, which must follow National PTA rules.

We want to help our students reach their dreams, by providing scholarships.
We want to help our staff continue to develop professionally by providing grants. We want to help our families by providing supports not available elsewhere.
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VISION:

The purpose of the Foundation is to support Paint Branch High School (PBHS), its students, staff and families.

BACKGROUND:

This all-volunteer Foundation was formed in June of 2007. It is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, which is governed by a Board of Directors. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. This Foundation assists PBHS in providing a positive and comprehensive educational experience for all students.

MAJOR OBJECTIVES:

Providing support for the activities, programs, projects, equipment and facilities of Paint Branch High School

Identifying and supporting new programs for Paint Branch

Facilitating relationships between Paint Branch and its community, including alumnae/i, parents, and neighboring businesses

Providing support for continuing education, professional development and training for the staff, parents, and legal guardians of Paint Branch

ACTIVITIES:

Fund-Raising: Plan and conduct activities to benefit PBHS

Publicity: Promote PBHS – both within and outside of PBHS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Patricia Twigg President LPTwigg AT verizon DOT net	Garland R. Christopher garlandanz AT msn DOT com
Nancy Peckerar Vice President nedp20 AT verizon DOT net	Robert McAlpine Robert_McAlpine AT mcpsmd DOT org
Brian Eichenlaub Treasurer Brian_E_Eichenlaub AT mcpsmd DOT org	John (Jack) McKeon jmckeonfsc AT aol DOT com
Michelle Waldron Patterson Secretary michellewaldron AT hotmail DOT com	Christine Mitchell Christine_M_Mitchell AT mcpsmd DOT org
	Mildred Nance mildred.nance AT montgomerycountymd DOT gov

Paint Branch High School Groundbreaking
March 20, 2010 at 10:00 am

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Paint Branch High School is proud to announce the groundbreaking for the new school will take place on March 20, 2010 at 10:00 am and will be followed by a reception. The state-of-the-art design was designed as a Signature school supporting the Science and Media Academies as well as the Academy of Finance (AOF), Culinary Arts and NJROTC.

The new $94.1 million Paint Branch High School calls for a 340,000 square-foot replacement to an existing, outdated facility. The school will accommodate 1,800 students initially, and expand to meet future enrollment needs of up to 2,400. Administrative and faculty areas are also strategically located for supervision. Courtyards and large windows will introduce controllable, natural light throughout the teaching spaces. The building will be completely ADA accessible. Academic areas will be separated from the auditorium and gym, isolating noisy functions and securing the building for after-hours use.

This project currently pursues LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification through the United States Green Building Council. With support from the school community and administration, the new school will model sustainable operating and maintenance practices, as well as encourage a healthy learning environment. Sustainable goals were approved through a series of meetings between the design team and representatives from Montgomery County Public Schools. A comprehensive energy model was developed to optimize energy efficiency, and to serve as a cost-benefit decision-making tool for analyzing the building's envelope, insulation, and glazing.

Facility features include:

Auditorium: 900-seat state-of-the-art

Academies: Medical Careers, Pharmacy, Media, Finance, Culinary Arts, NJROTC, Child Development

12 Science labs plus a Greenhouse

10 Computer Laboratories

4 Art Classrooms including a green room outdoor classroom space

School Aerial View - West	School Aerial View - North
View of Gym - Looking South
View From Back of School	View of Cafeteria - Looking North
Hallway and Stairs	Hallway Outside Gymnasium
Auditorium - View From Stage	Auditorium - View Facing Stage
Site Map

Paint Branch High School Official Website

The Brief History of Paint Branch High School

Celebrating 35 Years of Educational Excellence 2004 (pdf)

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