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The Bay Village Education Foundation works to support, promote and fund programs created by students, faculty and staff in the Bay Village Public Schools.

The Bay Village Education Foundation was formed in 1985 by a group of Bay Village community leaders & parents in order to support creative programs in the Bay Village School System. It is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization run by an elected Board of Trustees.Our mission is to support, promote and fund programs created by students, faculty and staff in the Bay Village Public Scho

ols. The programs encompass all areas of the public school curriculum and provide an opportunity to enhance enthusiasm for learning.

06/05/2026

📣 The Bay Village Education Foundation is proud to announce that over $25,000 has been awarded to Bay Village Schools to support innovative educational projects and initiatives, professional development opportunities, and student scholarships during the 2025–2026 school year.

Grant Awards

✨ Dr. Kristen Srsen Kenney, Bay High School
iPads for Film as Literature
$3,000 | Fully Funded

✨ Emily Sorber, Normandy Elementary School
TouchChat App
$300 | Fully Funded

✨ Melissa Wolf + Bridget McFarland, Bay Middle School + Bay High School
Fabric of Innovation Modern Printing
$2,035 | Matched by Bay High School PTA

✨ Melissa Wolf, Bay Middle School
ISTELive 26 Conference
$3,395 | Fully Funded | Gorman Family Fund

✨ Brian Reynolds, District
ISTELive 26 Conference
$2,045 | Fully Funded | Gorman Family Fund

✨ Stephanie Kabert, District
ISTELive 26 Conference
$1,195 | Fully Funded | Gorman Family Fund

✨ Andrew Novak, Bay Middle School
29th Annual Graduate Student Music Conference
$1,550 | Fully Funded | Gorman Family Fund

✨ Mary Jo Mahall Memorial Fund
Flex Farm Hydroponic System | Westerly School
$5195 | Fully Funded

✨ Luke Kieffer, Bay High School
The Rocket Project
$300 | Matched with The Class of 2025

🎓 Scholarships

Congratulations to the 2025–2026 Bay Village Education Foundation scholarship recipients, who embody academic excellence, leadership, and community spirit:

🌟 Amy Mihaljevic Memorial Scholarship - Rocco Ereditario and Molly Keane
🌟 Trevor Walsh Memorial Scholarship - Grady Joyce and Rocco Ereditario

✨ Dylan Veselic Memorial Scholarship
The first scholarship awards will be distributed during the 2026–2027 school year.

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None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our community. Thank you to the teachers, families, staff, donors, volunteers, local organizations, and community partners who helped create meaningful opportunities for Bay students to learn, grow, and succeed.

Together, we are investing in the future of Bay Village students and helping turn innovative ideas into lasting impact. 🍎

04/29/2026

💙📣 With heartfelt gratitude… THANK YOU. 📣💙

To everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, and/or volunteered… thank you. You helped create a day filled with love, remembrance, healing, and hope. 💙

They say it takes a village… and this village showed up in a big, beautiful way. We are so incredibly grateful. 💙

A very special thank you to our incredible sponsors—your generosity is helping carry Dylan’s legacy forward, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Dylan Veselic Memorial Fund. 💙

Ancora, Ann Ciccarelli, Avon Lake Athletic Boosters, BAIRD, Baldrick + Petts Orthodontist, Barlow and Adams Behavioral Health, Bay High School Softball Team, Bay Lacrosse Club, Bay Rockets Association, Bay Soccer Club, Bay United Methodist Church, Bay Village Kiwanis, Bill Reilly Team Howard Hanna), Brooke Kelsey, Chatty's Pizzeria, Corrigan Krause, David E. Cooley Giving Fund, Detroit Road Animal Hospital, Dr. Kelsey Hester DMD, Elder High School , Emjaez Dance Studio, Erin Chappelle (Keller Williams), Falls & Company, Families of Lindford Drive, Greg Cunningham, Green Farm Juicery, Killeen Plumbing, Michael Carson, Olmsted Falls Athletic Boosters, Padua Lacrosse, Resolute, T3, Tom Weiden, Upper Arlington HS Lacrosse Team, Victoria Budzyn, Westlake Girls + Boys Lacrosse Team, and the Bouchelle, Clark, Frombach, Honicky, Kandra, Kraft, Marotta, Maybaum, Messmore, and Rettig Families. 💙

Your support means more than we can ever express — thank you for helping carry Dylan’s legacy forward, today and for years to come.

We are still accepting donations, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Dylan Veselic Memorial Fund. The Bay Village Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Learn more and donate at bayedfoundation.org ❤️

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04/24/2026

💙📣 IT’S THIS WEEKEND! 📣💙

This Sunday, we come together as one community to honor Dylan’s life, celebrate his legacy, and support something that will continue to make an impact for years to come. 🥍

📍 Bay Memorial Stadium
🗓 April 26, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

This is more than an event — it’s a chance to connect, remember, and experience the strength of this incredible community. 💙

✨ What to Expect:

🥍 Co-ed lacrosse scrimmages + skills sessions
🎶 Live music from Stakhouse Band
📸 Community P4D drone photo
🍔 Food trucks + family-friendly activities
💙 Memorial Locker Room Dedication

Whether you stop by for a little or stay all afternoon, we would love to see you there.

👉 Visit bayedfoundation.org for the full schedule + event details

100% of proceeds benefit the Dylan Veselic Memorial Fund, funding scholarships in Dylan’s name for Bay High student-athletes.

Bring your family. Invite your friends. Help us make this day truly special.

We can’t wait to see you on Sunday. 💙

04/16/2026

📣💙 JUST 10 DAYS TO GO!

The countdown is on… we’re just 10 days away from the Play for Dylan Community Fest. 🥍

Please join us as we come together to honor Dylan’s life, celebrate his legacy, and build something lasting for Bay Village student-athletes.

Visit bayedfoundation.org for full event details, including co-ed lacrosse scrimmages and skills sessions, live music and food trucks, a special P4D photo tribute, and a meaningful locker room dedication — all part of a day centered around connection, remembrance, and community.

💙 100% of the event proceeds fund scholarships for Bay High School student-athletes through the Dylan Veselic Memorial Fund.

We can’t wait to see you there. 💙

04/01/2026

📣 SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE REMINDER 📣

The Play for Dylan Community Fest is just a few short weeks away — we can’t wait to come together on April 26, 2026!

If you’re thinking about joining us as a sponsor, the deadline to be included in printed event materials is April 10, 2026.

💙 Sponsorship Opportunities

🥍 Long Stick League Sponsor | $2,500
Full logo recognition on marketing materials + event signage
Four commemorative t-shirts

🥍 Faceoff Force Sponsor | $1,200
Company/name listed on marketing materials + logo on event signage

🥍 Crease Crew Sponsor | $250
Company/name listed on marketing materials + event signage

The Bay Village Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

100% of proceeds benefit the Dylan Veselic Memorial Fund.

🍎 Visit our website for more details - bayedfoundation.org

03/24/2026

🥍 Schedule Update | P4D COMMUNITY FEST 🥍

Join us as we gather to honor Dylan’s life, celebrate his love of lacrosse, and come together for a meaningful day. 💙

📍 Bay Memorial Stadium, 29230 Wolf Rd, Bay Village
🗓 April 26, 2026 | 12PM – 5PM

✨ Event Schedule

12:00 PM — Doors Open
Come early to connect, enjoy the atmosphere, and settle in for the afternoon.

1:30 PM — Invocation
A meaningful moment of reflection as we honor Dylan and the purpose behind this day.

1:40 PM — Community Drone Photo
Join us on the field to form the number 12 — a powerful tribute captured from above.

2:00 – 4:00 PM — Co-ed Lacrosse Scrimmages + Skills Sessions
Players of all ages will take part in scrimmages and skills sessions.

3:30 PM — Stakhouse Band (featuring BHS lacrosse player Danny McDonald)
Enjoy live music and great energy from a local band.

5:00 PM — Memorial Locker Room Dedication
We’ll close the day with a heartfelt dedication in Dylan’s memory.

Bring your family, friends, and teammates as we come together in remembrance, connection, and community. 💙

🍎 bayedfoundation.org

03/16/2026

🥍 P4D MERCH IS HERE 🥍

We’re excited to share that Play for Dylan Community Fest merchandise is now available. 🎉

This is another meaningful way to come together in support of the Dylan Veselic Memorial Fund. 100% of proceeds will help fund scholarships for Bay High School student-athletes in Dylan’s name.

👕 Order by April 2 to guarantee delivery before the event. The online store will remain open through May 9, 2026.

We hope you’ll join us for the P4D Community Fest on April 26, 2026. Bring your family, friends, and teammates as we come together to celebrate Dylan and support a legacy that will impact Bay athletes for years to come. 💙

🛍 Shop: https://howlersdesign.chipply.com/p4d-2026/

03/03/2026

💙 THANK YOU TO OUR EARLY SPONSORS 💙

We are incredibly grateful to the businesses and families who have already stepped forward to support the Dylan Veselic Memorial Fund. Your early sponsorships are helping us build something truly lasting in Dylan’s name — and your generosity reflects the compassion and shared commitment behind this effort.

Long Stick Sponsors →

✨ Avon Lake Athletic Boosters
✨ Corrigan Krause
✨ David E. Cooley Giving Fund
✨ Dr. Kelsey Hester, DMD
✨ GV Art + Design

Crease Crew Sponsors →

✨ Bay High School Softball Team
✨ Bill Reilly Team, Howard Hanna
✨ Elder High School Lacrosse
✨ Families of Lindford Drive
✨ Green Juice Juicery
✨ Westlake High School Lacrosse

Because of you, we are already building meaningful momentum toward scholarships that will honor Dylan’s kindness, leadership, and love of the game for years to come.

Additional sponsors are joining each week, and we look forward to sharing more updates as this effort continues to grow.

If your organization or family would like to contribute, please visit bayedfoundation.org for more information.

And mark your calendars for April 26, 2026 — we can’t wait to gather, celebrate Dylan and support this meaningful cause.

Together, we are building a legacy that creates opportunity for generations to come. 💙

02/28/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE

Join us on April 26, 2026 | 12PM - 5PM

📍 Bay Memorial Stadium, 29230 Wolf Road, Bay Village

We welcome everyone to come together for a family-friendly community event honoring Dylan Veselic’s life and legacy.

Enjoy food trucks, carnival games and more — with 100% of all sponsorships, donations and event proceeds benefiting the Dylan Veselic Memorial Fund, supporting scholarships for Bay Village lacrosse student-athletes who embody Dylan’s spirit.

It will be a meaningful day to celebrate Dylan — his kindness, leadership, and love of the game — together as one community.

Mark your calendars. Spread the word. We can’t wait to see you there. 💙

🍎bayedfoundation.org

10/16/2025

📣 Exciting news! The Bay Village Education Foundation is thrilled to announce that more than $40,000 in grant funding is available for the 2025–2026 school year to support innovative, creative, and inspiring projects across Bay Schools.

Available Funding Opportunities -

📘 General Grant Fund - up to $25,000
Supports projects focused on curriculum development, seed funding for new ideas, or holistic health and wellness.

🎨 Gorman Family Fund – up to $7,500
Designed to enhance educator expertise and expand innovative teaching techniques.

🌟 Maynard Bauer Leadership Fund – up to $2,000
Provides resources to foster and strengthen student leadership skills.

💛 Ann-Marie Young Memorial Special Education Fund – up to $2,000
Dedicated to supporting Bay Middle School classrooms that serve students with special needs.

📚 Thompson Fund – up to $5,000
Encourages programs that promote economic education and financial literacy.

💬 Be the Change Campaign – up to $1,000 each
New this year! BMS and BHS students can apply for funding to lead projects that make a positive impact in our schools and community.

Educators, staff, and students — this is your opportunity to dream BIG! Submit your innovative ideas and help us continue the tradition of excellence in Bay Schools.

Details on applications, eligibility and details can be found at our website -
🔗 bayedfoundation.org

Address

PO Box 40262
Bay Village, OH
44140

Website

http://www.BayEdFoundation.org/

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