Bay Village Education Foundation Scholarships

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.

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.