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We’re hiring a part-time executive director!
The WEF is hiring a Part-Time Executive Director (ED) to lead and grow our operations. The role involves strategic leadership, fundraising, operational oversight, and community engagement. The ED will work closely with our Board to expand the foundation's impact, manage finances, and oversee grants and programs. Download the full job description below. Email a cover letter and resume by Friday, Apr. 24, 2026 to worthingtoneducationfoundation@gmail.com.
Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Professional Days
Last year, the WEF piloted this program at Kilbourne Middle School to give 8th graders the important practice of professional verbal and nonverbal communication – shaking hands, making eye contact, talking professionally about their accomplishments and goals, etc. The program was such a success that this year we are expanding it to two additional middle schools. To make it happen, we need volunteers! Please click on a link below to register. It’s a fun and rewarding time for all involved – and lunch is provided to our generous volunteers courtesy of the WEF.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Grant Recipients!
Thank you to all the Worthington Schools educators who submitted a grant application last year. We were excited to have received 21 applications across 13 schools. Our committee reviewed and scored all eligible applications and announced the winners in November 2025. Recipients received their checks totaling over $25,000 at a December Board of Education meeting, and they were featured at our annual fundraiser.
Thanks for Making Our 2025 Gala a Smashing Success
We were excited to see the return of our annual gala, and it seems that our community was, too! We welcomed more than 200 guests to our evening event at Brookside Golf & Country Club on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Attendees were treated to student performances, a silent auction, a keynote speaker who sparked creativity, delicious food and beverages, and a DJ to keep the celebration going. Mark your calendars for next year’s event Feb. 6, 2026.
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.
