Panther Ram Foundation

10/05/2026

It was great starting our morning with WGAL. Thank you to Gabriel Thomas WGAL for sharing our mission and highlighting CDSD NutriPacks Program .

10/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding alumni! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate three Central Dauphin School District graduates who have been named to the Harrisburg Young Professionals 2026 HYP 20 in Their 20s list:
⭐ Emily Calamia, E.I.T. – Central Dauphin East High School
⭐ Matthew J. Silver, MFin – Central Dauphin High School
⭐ Phil J. Petrina – Central Dauphin High School

It is always exciting to see our alumni achieving great things and making a positive impact throughout the community. Their leadership, dedication, and commitment to service are a testament to the values cultivated during their time in the Central Dauphin School District.

Congratulations, Emily, Matthew, and Phil, on this well-deserved recognition! We look forward to seeing all that you continue to accomplish in the years ahead.

Meet the 2026 HYP 20 in Their 20s! 🎉

These 20 outstanding young professionals are making an impact in their workplaces, communities and across the Harrisburg region, and we’re excited to celebrate everything they’ve accomplished.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees! 👏

Get to know the 2026 HYP 20 in Their 20s in TheBurg : https://theburgnews.com/monthly-magazine/the-8th-annual-hyp-20-in-their-20s

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on November 11 at the Hilton Harrisburg!

08/28/2026

It was wonderful having our volunteers out at the elementary schools for Back to School Night! 💙📚

There’s nothing quite like seeing the excitement on the faces of our little learners as they get ready to head back into the classroom. We’re so grateful to all of our volunteers who took the time to welcome families, connect with our school communities, and help make these special evenings memorable.

Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead! 🍎✏️🎒

08/06/2026

Thanks for all the organizers and volunteers who made National Night Out Lower Paxton Township such a great event. Thanks to foundation board members Laura Kurtz and Supervisor Robin Lindsey and all the Central Dauphin School District staff for their time to promote the great happens in our school community.

It was such a beautiful night last night to be out with the Lower Paxton Township community to celebrate National Night Out!

CDSD NutriPacks Program
Panther Ram Foundation
Central Dauphin School District

06/30/2026

One of the best parts of the Carol Johnson Learning Grant program is seeing all the creative, engaging, and meaningful ways these funds are making a difference across the Central Dauphin School District!

From hands-on learning experiences and innovative classroom projects to new resources that spark curiosity and inspire students, it's exciting to watch these grants come to life. Every project reflects the passion and creativity of our educators and the incredible opportunities they create for our students.
Thank you Mr. Deitrick for sharing, we can't wait to see what's next!

05/13/2026

The Panther Ram Foundation proudly recognizes Donna Daversa and Mary Ann Albert as Outstanding Volunteers for their incredible dedication and service to both the Foundation and CDSD NutriPacks Program.

Their compassion, generosity, and countless hours of volunteer work have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families throughout our community. Whether supporting Panther Ram Foundation initiatives or helping pack backpacks for the students with food insecurity in the district through NutriPacks, Donna and Mary Ann continually lead with kindness and heart.

We are grateful for their unwavering commitment and the positive impact they make every day. Thank you, Donna and Mary Ann, for being shining examples of community service and support!

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04/29/2026

Every day in the Central Dauphin School District, teachers are doing extraordinary things that rarely make headlines — mentoring a student through a tough moment, redesigning a lesson to reach every learner, or simply believing in a child who needs it most.

This past week the Panther Ram Foundation was honored to recognize three Outstanding Teachers in Central Dauphin School District. Our district has hundreds of educators who consistently give more than what’s asked, who lead with empathy, and who show our students what’s possible this year we honored Becky Warner - West Hanover Elementary School, Rob Rothrock - CD East Middle School and Cheryl Gerry - CD East High School.

Thank you to all of our educators.

04/28/2026

Proud to celebrate excellence in our community! 🎉

The Panther Ram Foundation recently honored three Central Dauphin School District Distinguished Alumni whose leadership and impact continue to make a difference: Bill Rothman - CD Class of 1959, Ken Shutts - CD East Class of 1972, and Cal Ritter - CD Class of 1962.

Each of these individuals exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose— through professional achievement, community service, and lifelong commitment to giving back. Their accomplishments reflect not only personal success, but also the strength and values instilled by our schools.

It’s inspiring to see how Central Dauphin School District graduates continue to shape our region and beyond. Congratulations to this year’s honorees—your dedication sets a powerful example for current and future students!

02/16/2026

Congratulations to Bobbie Gaiski Van Buskirk! Bobbie has been an invaluable force on the foundation Board for the past 12 years. As a proud CD High School Alumni and parent of two CD High School Alumni, she embodies dedication and community spirit, generously sharing her time with the PTA/PTO and CD Football Booster Club.

A lifelong Central PA resident, Bobbie Van Buskirk embodies dedication and expertise in real estate, construction and development. As director of business development for A.P. Williams, Mainline Excavating, Inc., Williams Site Civil, LLC., and Williams Development Partners, LLC, she leads marketing initiatives while fostering strategic relationships with stakeholders across the region.

Bobbie oversees a diverse portfolio of medical offices, surgical centers, commercial offices, retail centers, HOAs and warehouse facilities. She is committed to ensuring safety, efficiency, and tenant satisfaction through her day-to-day management and responsiveness.

She has an unwavering commitment to the community, serving on numerous boards and committees including Midwest Food Bank, the Panther Ram Foundation, NutriPacks, TFEC Women and Girls Fund, the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg, the National Association of Women in Construction and her current role as president of the Kiwanis Club of Harrisburg.

Bobbie has three main passions: gardening, cooking and volunteering. She loves watching plants flourish and unleashing her creativity in the kitchen by experimenting with ingredients. She is also fulfilled by volunteering - giving back to the community and making a positive impact.

Thank you to A.P. Williams, Inc for their support of the Tribute to Women of Excellence event on March 24, 2026. We look forward to honoring Bobbie as part of the Class of 2026 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit TWE2026.givesmart.com.

01/03/2026

Please round up at Giant Foods to support CDSD NutriPacks Program!!

Central Dauphin School District and CDSD NutriPacks Program is proud to participate in the GIANT Feeding School Kids campaign! From January 1 – March 31, you can round up at the register to support our district’s efforts to eliminate childhood hunger.
Through this campaign, CDSD NutriPacks Program can use funds to provide weekly food packs which provide weekend meals to our students.

Join us as we round up to fight hunger!