PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (April 27, 2026) – Vantage Data Centers announced support for the relaunch of the Port Washington–Saukville School District’s (PWSSD) Education Foundation, alongside Oracle and OpenAI, through a combined $225,000 commitment to strengthen local education and workforce readiness efforts.
Key highlights:
- Corporate and community partners are invited to participate in the foundation’s long-term support of public education through donations, sponsorships and volunteer leadership
- $225,000 total commitment to restart the PWSSD Education Foundation
- Funding to support student opportunity, educator resources and workforce readiness programming
The reestablished foundation will provide flexible, community-driven funding to invest directly in students and educators and to expand programs aligned with district priorities, helping prepare learners for college, careers and a rapidly evolving workforce.
“Reestablishing our education foundation is an important step forward for our students, staff and community,” said Dr. Michael McMahon, superintendent of the Port Washington–Saukville School District. “This collective investment from Vantage Data Centers, Oracle and OpenAI will increase opportunities in our classrooms, support our educators and help ensure our students are prepared for the future.”
The commitment will expand educational opportunities across the district, including support for innovative learning environments, additional classroom resources for educators and programs that strengthen student success. The foundation will also help bridge local funding gaps during the district’s tax incremental district (TID) period.
“Strong communities are built on strong schools,” said Brittany Mazin, senior manager, public policy – community engagement, North America at Vantage Data Centers. “By investing in education and opportunity, we’re helping create a lasting impact that strengthens families and communities over time, including here in Port Washington where we’re developing our Lighthouse campus.”
“Investing in education is one of the most powerful ways to build a strong, future-ready workforce,” said Colleen Cassity, vice president of social impact, Oracle. “We’re proud to help relaunch the PWSSD Education Foundation to expand opportunities for students, empower educators and strengthen pathways to future careers.”
“At OpenAI, we believe helping students build the skills to thrive in the Intelligence Age starts with strong local schools and expanded access to great learning opportunities,” said Chris Lehane, chief global affairs officer at OpenAI. “The Port Washington–Saukville community is investing in its future, and we’re proud to support educators and students as they prepare for the jobs, industries and opportunities of tomorrow.”
The foundation’s relaunch comes at a pivotal time for the district, as PWSSD continues to grow and adapt to changing educational and workforce development needs.
“This foundation is only possible because of the support from our community, and that same support will help it grow moving forward,” said PWSSD Education Foundation President Andrea Marquard. “We’re incredibly grateful to Vantage, Oracle and OpenAI for these generous donations. It is helping us build momentum right from the start, expand opportunities for our students and teachers, and create a meaningful way for our community to stay invested in our schools.”
The PWSSD Education Foundation will provide a consistent, long-term way for the community to support public education, giving local businesses, civic leaders and residents a clear and ongoing role in strengthening schools.
Vantage Data Centers, Oracle and OpenAI will each contribute $75,000, for a total commitment of $225,000, as they deepen engagement with the Port Washington–Saukville community. The three companies are actively investing in Port Washington as part of the Lighthouse development being built by Vantage for Oracle and its customer OpenAI.
About the PWSSD Education Foundation
The Port Washington–Saukville School District’s Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes community and corporate support to expand student opportunities and strengthen resources for educators across PWSSD.
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers is a global provider of digital infrastructure serving AI and cloud innovators. With operations spanning North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage delivers capacity at speed and scale, driven by a commitment to operational excellence and customer success. Vantage is empowering transformative companies to shape the future.
For more information, visit https://www.vantage-dc.com.
About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit www.oracle.com.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. Its mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. For more information, please visit www.openai.com.
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