Summit Township

Education

Summit Township is part of the Fort LeBoeuf School District, which includes the Townships of LeBoeuf, Summit and Waterford and the Boroughs of Mill Village and Waterford, a combined area of 111.7 square miles. The district is completing a total renovation of all its school buildings, which provide a stimulating environment for the study of academics including science, mathematics, the arts, business and computer technology. The Fort LeBoeuf "Bisons" take pride in the Carmen Bonita Athletic Complex and modern gymnasiums at each campus.

Children of Summit Township attend Robison Elementary, a pleasant environment, encompassing 26 acres on Robison Road. Robison School has in excess of 400 students in kindergarten through grade five. Robison School has a media center, computer lab and a computer network which supplies each classroom with the latest technology. A before and after-school student care program, including half-day Kindercare is offered to Robison families. Full-day kindergarten is also available.

Students continue their education at Fort LeBoeuf Middle School with an enrollment of over 500 students in grades six through eight and Fort LeBoeuf High School with an enrollment of over 800 students in grades nine through twelve. High school students have the option of attending the Erie County Technical School on Oliver in Summit Township, where adult evening instruction is also available.

Also available to Summit Township students is the recently established Montessori In The Woods School located at 1390 Townhall Road. This is a private and independent academic school offering a quality education for children preschool (as young as 18 months) through eighth grade.

Police

Police protection in Summit Township is provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Their barracks are located at 4320 Iroquois Avenue, Erie, PA in Lawrence Park Township. The troopers are on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to respond to police emergencies. You can dial 911 for a police emergency and their non-emergency phone number is (814) 898-1641.

Fire

Summit Township has one volunteer fire company, Perry Hi-Way Hose Company, http://www.perryhiway.com founded in 1948 by a group of concerned residents. Among them was George Gauthier, who transformed a used vehicle into the first fire truck which served as a combination pumper and tanker. Over the years it continues to be a very dedicated group of concerned residents that keep Perry Hi-Way Hose Company running smoothly. Because of their commitment, a brand new facility was recently completed.

Station No. 1 was built on Bloomfield Parkway, located just off Old Perry Highway. In November 1995, this station, known as Station No. 42, moved from the original two-bay building to 501 Robison Road East. A new brush truck with a snow plow was purchased to take care of snow removal needs for both fire stations.

Station No. 43 has existed since 1962 on Route 19, just south of Robison Road. The 90' x 100' foot building includes a social hall and additional storage for fire fighting equipment and ambulances.

Money to operate Perry Hi-Way Hose Company is generated by various fund-raising activities organized by the firemen and auxiliary plus an annual fund drive to request donations from local property owners. The support of Summit Township's residents and businesses is crucial to Perry Hi-Way's success.

Sewer (814) 868-4495

Incorporated in 1968, a five-person volunteer board oversees the operation of the Summit Township Sewer Authority. A manager, two-person office staff, two system operators and Township employees as needed, are employed by the Sewer Authority. Service is provided to over 1,200 property owners. The system consists of fourteen (14) lift stations, 28.0 miles of gravity lines and 3.8 miles of force mains. Sewage treatment is accomplished using the Joint Transportation and Treatment Facilities in MIllcreek Township and the City of Erie.

Water (814) 864-2323

The Summit Township Water Authority Board, consisting of five members, was incorporated in 1972. A manager, three system operators and two office personnel are employed by the Water Authority. They are assisted by Township employees as needed. Service is provided to over 1,000 property owners. Water is derived from two sources: properties located north of Townhall Road are served by water purchased in bulk from the City of Erie; and a municipal well field at the Summit Township/Waterford Township line has been developed and serves many properties south of Townhall Road.