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Our Annual Gala is Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
The Worthington Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of our annual fundraising gala Friday, January 31, 2025, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Brookside Country Club, 2770 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235.
Look forward to a stimulating evening featuring programming by Worthington parent Sarah Lagrotteria of Just Bloom School . Sarah will guide us on an exploration of the creative spark where innovative thinking begins. Live music and an art auction will be provided by our talented Worthington high school students. Heavy appetizers. Cash bar. Cocktail attire suggested.
A limited number of tickets are available. Don't miss out! Gather your friends and join us for an event to support the great work we can accomplish for our kids and the district through the WEF.
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.
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.
