Two Spring Gripp Grants totaling $15,519 were awarded to 12 teachers across all four elementary schools and will benefit students from our earliest learners in the Lechner Early Education Program (LEEP) through fourth grade. The grants address both the need for kids to move their bodies in new and innovative ways, as well as... <more>
FOUNDATION AWARDS TWO SPRING GRIPP GRANTS TOTALING $8,705! <more>
Romona awarded a Gripp Grant for an all-seasons outdoor classroom! <more>
Foundation makes a $3,000 gift to support SORA! <more>
Five spring Gripp Grants totaling $17,104 will positively impact students at each of the District 39’s six schools! <more>
Fall Fashion Show Co-Chairs & Foundation trustees Robin Shapo & Liesel Brown with emcee Tim Murtaugh at "Attire to Inspire" Fashion Show. Thank you to all who supported this fun & stylish event! <more>
Foundation trustees presenting the second $55,000 check from the Inspiring Scientists Fund to District 39 Superintendent, Dr. Ray Lechner and WJHS science teachers Debbie Clark and Steve Galligan on February 25, 2014. <more>
Foundation Trustee Tracy Peacock awarding Central School Librarian Barbara Ungar with a Gripp Grant to pilot the initial phase of the first innovative space in D39 where 21st Century collaborative learning can take place. <more>
The Foundation held its second annual Trivia Night, Feb. 8 at the Wilmette Masonic Temple. Twenty-two teams competed in nine rounds of trivia with the “Best in Show” winners The Minions proving to be a dress-up success. <more>
Members of the new Highcrest Science Olympiad team, led by parent volunteers, work on building a vehicle made from mousetraps. <more>