dcs receives $33,000 grant to support student programs and facility improvements

DuBois Christian Schools has been awarded a $33,000 grant from the A.J. & Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust to support its Access, Equip, and Advance educational initiatives. The funding will provide student scholarships, enhance classroom learning through Promethean (Smart Board) technology, and support improvements to the DCS cafeteria.


School leaders expressed deep appreciation for the continued partnership and generosity of the Palumbo Charitable Trust, noting the significant impact the grant will have on students and families.

“DCS is extremely grateful to the Palumbo Charitable Trust for their ongoing support,” school representatives shared. “This investment helps expand opportunities for our students and strengthens the overall learning environment at DCS. We are so grateful for the support of the Palumbo Charitable Trust.”



Pictured are representatives of DCS, the Palumbo Charitable Trust and DCS students.  

Back row L-R: Pastor Mark D. Montgomery, Karin Pfingstler, Joe Palumbo, and Tracy Shenkle. Front row, L-R: Reagan Brown, Wyatt Heffner, Lilley Heffner, and Felicity Szymanski.


DuBois christian schools exists to partner with parents in the christian education of students spiritually, academically and socially

Here are some ways you can actively support the mission of DCS:

  • DONATE

    Your gift can help make an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of students at DCS by supporting a Christ-centered educational experience and environment.

  • GIFTS OF CASH

    • Mail your check or money order to: DuBois Christian Schools, ATTN: Development, 197 Eastern Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801
    • Donate using a credit card, or make a recurring/monthly donation by clicking the Donate button below
      All donations to DCS are tax-deductible

  • Pennsylvania tax credit programs (EITC)

    • Interested in learning more about Pennsylvania's EITC program and how you can support student scholarships through redirected state taxes? Please contact Erin Rockwell at RedefinED School Advancement, our Relationship Manager and extension of our Advancement Office, for more information and assistance with the process.  -- Erin Rockwell , Erin@RedefiningEducation.org, 814-999-3588

  • Raiseright (formerly shop with SCRIP)

    RaiseRight (formerly Shop with Scrip) is "free tuition" money in the form of gift cards. This program is a valuable and effective tuition-raising tool for DuBois Christian Schools. When cards purchased through RaiseRight are used to buy your favorite products and services, you generate a portion of the needed funds for your student's tuition. To receive the enrollment code or learn more, please get in touch with the DCS office, (814) 371-7395.

    To access the DCS RaiseRight gift card program, please CLICK HERE

  • volunteer!

    • Volunteers are the backbone of DCS!
    • Opportunities can be weekly, monthly or occasional
    • Needed areas include: Safety and Security staff; helping with fundraising events and activities; setting up for events, helping with athletic programs, completing administrative tasks, aiding in the classroom, helping promote a positive culture at DCS through student life activities
    • Volunteer clearances are required, and must be turned in to the school office prior to any volunteer activity. Click the links below to apply for volunteer clearances for FREE. If you prefer paper copies, please ask at the school office.
    1. VOLUNTEER AFFIRMATION STATEMENT (Pdf) -- Please print, sign and return to DCS office
    2. PA CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE --  https://epatch.pa.gov/home   -- Click on the box that says "new volunteer record check" (volunteers only); Read the information and click the box at the bottom if you agree; Click "accept"; Volunteer Organization Name is "First Baptist Church of DuBois, PA"; Volunteer Organization Phone # is (814) 371-7390; Complete remaining info with YOUR information
    3. A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE -- www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home -- Create an individual account or login to a previously created account; Continue to follow all steps and print the results at the end
    4. If you have NOT lived in Pennsylvania for the past 10 years -- FBI CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK WITH FINGERPRINTING is also needed -- https://www.identogo.com/ -- (cost is $22.60 for volunteers); Click on "get fingerprinted"; select "Pennsylvania"; select "digital fingerprinting"; Enter code 1KG6Y3 (PA Dept of Ed volunteer); Click on "schedule or manage appt" and go through the process to schedule an appointment at a location of your choice.