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The Brentwood Borough School District will be receiving a generous donation as part of the Tull Family Foundation’s new “Team UP” initiative to support the Spartans’ athletic programs.

Pictured are Superintendent Dr. Amy Burch (front row, left), Thomas Tull (back row, second from left) and superintendents or representatives from Clairton, East Allegheny, Penn Hills, Pittsburgh Public Schools and West Mifflin SDs, all of whom received a grant from the Tull Family Foundation for their athletic programs.

At a press conference at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy, Thomas Tull announced that Brentwood Borough SD would be receiving $100,000 to support Brentwood’s high school sports programs. Brentwood is among nine Allegheny County school districts that were announced as receiving a grant from the Tull Family Foundation.

“This gift from the Tull Family Foundation is transformational for Brentwood athletics,” said Superintendent Dr. Amy Burch. “With more than 150 student-athletes and growing programs, this support enables us to replace aging equipment, expand opportunities and add resources that were previously out of reach. It’s an investment that will benefit every athlete in our district.”

Brentwood Borough SD has a proud tradition in athletics. The district offers 10 varsity sports for high school boys and nine varsity sports for high school girls as well as five middle school girls sports and three middle school boys sports. Some of the Spartans’ teams participate in Class A and others compete in Class AA.

Two of the high school sports are recent additions for the Spartans -- girls flag football and boys volleyball.

“This is very exciting for the Brentwood HS community and we are very appreciative of the Tull Family Foundation for this gift,” stated Roger Gaughan, Brentwood’s Director of Athletics. “This grant will provide the opportunity to make equipment, program and some facility enhancements in all our sports.

“One particular focus will be continuing to grow our newest sports - boys volleyball and girls flag football,” Gaughan added. “The flag football program has doubled its number of participants since being launched last year. That growth, in addition to rule changes, has brought on additional costs related to equipment and uniform and this donation will be of great assistance for that team and all our programs.”

During the past school year, approximately 50 percent of the 2024-25 seniors, sophomores and freshmen participated in at least one sport.

“This is an issue that’s worth caring about,” said Thomas Tull. “Sports is a lifeline; you’re part of something. It promotes grit and perseverance. Teachers and coaches are the backbone (for schools).”

As part of the grant, all the school districts receiving funding will be required to report to the Tull Family Foundation on how the funds are being used to support students and programs.

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