Springfield Area Educational Foundation

08/28/2026

Coach Phil Eastman has been a Springfield resident for the past 40 years and raised two children in the district.

He recently retired from a 44-year career with PECO and Exelon.

For 28 years, Eastman coached youth and high school ice hockey, including 17 years as the varsity head coach at Springfield High School.

In announcing his death, the district said Eastman considered mentoring student athletes and helping them develop teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, and other lifelong skills to be the most rewarding aspect of his coaching career.

Springfield School District’s hearts are especially with Maureen, Phil’s family, his friends, his former players, and all those fortunate enough to have known him. Please keep the Eastman family in your thoughts as they navigate this unimaginable loss.”

Please consider donating to this newly established scholarship fund. If you would prefer, checks can be sent to:
SAEF
c/o Don Mooney
200 South Rolling Rd
Springfield, PA 19064

Any questions, please reach out to SAEF at [email protected] or 610-938-6060.

Thank you again for your support and generosity.

https://www.saef.net/coacheastman?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-otxwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXNsNTYxZVZ1OUtpNE1NamlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeTdZZIYH6O-bd0Yp6eWoIo30FmqgoClr3cxVDamemoJbs2AxjFSx_5lIEJ2M_aem_HyQZuyaigvKqSDdw_geGfQ

08/25/2026

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Phil Eastman, a dedicated member of the Springfield School District Board of Directors and a valued member of our community. My heartfelt condolences go out to Phil's family, loved ones, fellow school board members, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Please join me in keeping his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

08/01/2026

Our friend Ted Kirkpatrick '82 is back with another episode of his YouTube series, Cougar Talk. This week, he welcomes Dennis Fink, '73 and Mike Marone '78.

Dennis Fink and Mike Marone were two Springfield lacrosse legends f...

07/17/2026

The SAEF Board of Directors joins the Casey Feldman Foundation in paying tribute to Casey Feldman '06 who unfortunately lost her life from a distracted driver while she was walking to her summer job in Ocean City, NJ on this date in 2009.

Please help do your part by not driving distracted.

Seventeen years later, Joel Feldman still remembers the phone call no parent should ever receive.

"Casey was involved in a crash. I'm going to the hospital. Meet me there."

Those were the words his wife spoke after Casey was struck by a distracted driver while walking in a crosswalk.

A few hours later, Casey died from her injuries.

Seventeen years later, Casey's legacy continues through the Casey Feldman Foundation and End Distracted Driving, helping families, students, and communities understand that one moment of distraction can change lives forever.

Today, we remember Casey and recommit ourselves to making our roads safer.

07/15/2026

Our friend Ted Kirkpatrick '82 is back with another episode of his YouTube series, Cougar Talk, this time interviewing Tracy Stumpf '82, Ted's classmate Springfield Hall Fame 3 sport athlete in Field Hockey, Basketball and Lacrosse from the class of 1982. Tracy went on the University of Maryland where her team won a national championship and Tracy was an All-American. Tracy was inducted into the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2013 and played internationally with the U.S. world cup team, winning a world championship in 1989. Tracy worked for the FBI for over 30 years.

Check out the episode via the link below:

Tracy Stumpf is a Springfield Hall Fame 3 sport athlete in Field Ho...

07/06/2026

Our friend Ted Kirkpatrick '82 is back with another episode of his YouTube series, Cougar Talk, this time interviewing Pete Bellis '74, Springfield Athletic Hall of Fame for Baseball and Basketball.

Check out the episode via the link below:

Cougar Talk with Pete Bellis, Class of 1974Springfield Athletic H...

06/12/2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/11/2026

This year was marks the final year in the career of Sabold Gym Teacher, Mr. Lupoli. He is hanging up his Indy hat and retiring this year! He is known to the students and staff at Sabold as the leader of Super Sabold Day and hosting an Indiana Jones-themed obstacle course.

Now is your chance to order a shirt in honor of our 'Indy' and the many years he has given to our school. Please spread the word to anyone in our community who would like a shirt to remember Mr. Lupoli by.

See link below for the order form and the details below on payment:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLixFRrNno4f4K7NT_sYiPsRsv_2to_LNQg6w1onzjrCLXqA/viewform

The sale will close on June 17th!

Cost: Shirts are $15 each. Payment Options (Venmo, Cash, or Check only): Venmo: Send your payment to . Please include your name and order details in the notes. Cash or Check: Send payment to the Sabold Main Office in a sealed envelope. Clearly label the envelope with the name on the order so we can mark you "paid".

(Photo Courtesy: Lisa Gualtieri)

06/07/2026

Danny Meakim couldn’t help but smile when talking about Springfield’s season, even as the disappointment of Friday’s ending lingered