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Since 2012-13, the ASDF has supported National History Day for ASD secondary students resulting in research-based exhibits, papers, websites, performances and documentaries on historical topics.  ASD middle and high school students prepare NHD projects. The ASDF supports students who compete at the regional and state competitions.

The Science Fair teaches students the scientific method of inquiry and discovery as they develop original projects and prepare to compete in the largest intra-district science fair in the Valley. In 2018-19, 636 Students from Allen, Dieruff, Trexler, Raub, Harrison-Morton and South Mountain participated in the 7th annual ASD Science Fair and 125 students competed in the PA Junior Academy of Science program.  
 
Allentown DRIVE is the name of a baseball program designed to recruit middle schoolers to the mound and diamond each spring. Almost 200 students try out each year, with about 60 students selected for their middle school teams. Players practice the basics of the game while simultaneously learning the values of integrity, dedication and hard work. Coca-Cola Park hosts the championship game.

The ASDF funded a MS Videography program in spring of 2017. Twenty Trexler students created videos featuring aspects of their school. Students learned to storyboard, conduct interviews, videotape and edit – essential skills in the digital age. 

The MS Strings program supported 30 string musicians at Raub MS in 2018-2019, providing weekly meetings with professional string musicians and the opportunity to play weekly as an integrated group. The program continues learning for young musicians from the ASD’s 14 elementary schools as they transition to middle school.
Middle school students learn Latin dances like the salsa, merengue and bachata each year as part of the Latin Dance Competition. The program culminates in a head-to-head dance competition between the middle schools in November.

The ASDF is the custodian of the Allentown School District Endowed and Expendable Scholarship Program that provides scholarships to college-bound seniors at Building 21, William Allen HS and Dieruff HS. In 2021, 63 scholarships were awarded, totaling nearly $55,000.

The ASDF also awards annual Summer Camp Scholarships from the Allentown Municipal Golf Course, the Baum School of Art, Community Music School, Da Vinci Science Center, Ellie Escher Vocal Intensive, LCTI, Oakmont Tennis Club, X-Cape Dance Studio, YMCA, YWCA and more. The Foundation looks forward to camps reopening in Summer 2022.

Since 2012, the Foundation has funded Teacher Innovation Grants (TIG) for unique, creatively compelling enrichment projects. To date, over $143,000 has been allocated to 147 innovative educators.  The 2019-2020 TIG cohort is as follows:

More information on the most recent TIG cohort can be found here.

Students and their accomplishments are showcased throughout the year, with support from the Foundation. The Academic Showcase, Art-in-the-Park, Mayfair and many other venues celebrate excellence throughout the year. The Academic Showcase displays best of the best with students happy to stand and deliver, telling of their academic accomplishments. 

The signature fundraising event for the ASD Foundation is HIGH NOTES, the dinner and student revue held each spring. Net proceeds support the operations of the ASDF as well as grants for each middle and high school performance group. The 2022 HIGH NOTES Gala, "Have You Heard?", was held at The Americus Hotel to facilitate increased networking and social distancing. It featured 7 high school performance groups, a silent auction and raffle, and a video about the ASDF. The 2022 HIGH NOTES Video Matinee at Dieruff High School featured a professionally created film showcasing high school performance groups.