Fueling
Future-
Forward
Learning
Thanks to all our grant applicants!
Thank you to all the Worthington Schools educators who submitted a grant application this cycle. We are so excited to have received 20 applications across 11 schools. Our committee is reviewing all eligible applications and will be announcing the winners in November. Recipients will be honored at our annual gala. We plan to award up to $25,000 in our 2024-2025 grant cycle.
Mark your calendar.
Join the WEF this winter/spring for our annual fundraising event. It will be held at Brookside Golf and Country Club. Event details will be available soon on the WEF website and social media channels. Come celebrate growth and innovation in Worthington Schools. You won’t want to miss the fun for a great cause!
Honor an Educator program returning soon.
Finding a way to fully thank teachers, staff and administrators can be a difficult task, and we will have an answer for you very soon! WEF trustees are working to provide a way for you to honor our outstanding educators in a uniquely meaningful way through our Honor an Educator program. Watch for details on our website and social media.
What is the WEF?
The Worthington Education Foundation (WEF) is dedicated to empowering Worthington students by funding innovative educational opportunities that go beyond the standard curriculum and budget of the Worthington City School District. We want to help provide that extra boost that ensures our students are well prepared for the opportunities that lie ahead. We want to encourage teachers to dream big and apply for our annual grants to bring to life programs they once thought impossible with traditional funding sources. We take pride in supporting a diverse range of visionary ideas — from sensory gardens and orchestra master classes to self-confidence programs and job training partnerships.
Where are they now?
A 2019 grant from the WEF was the seed money Colonial Hills Elementary School needed to get its Outdoor Learning Space project off the ground. The WEF’s grant gave the program credibility to secure additional funding to create a unique structure for generations of Cougars to come. The success of the space was the inspiration for all 11 elementary schools to later get their own outdoor classrooms when government funds became available during the pandemic.
Join us in supporting the growth of Worthington students.
There are so many ways to get involved.
Attend an Event
You won’t want to miss our annual gala every winter or our smaller gatherings throughout the year.
Join the Team
We always welcome volunteers to help bring our events and programs to life.
Make a Gift
We accept donations of any size at any time to support our work to fuel future-forward learning in Worthington.
Partner with the WEF
The WEF is always looking for sponsorship partners who share our vision of boosting public education.
