Romona awarded a Gripp Grant for an all-seasons outdoor classroom! <more>
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SORA Gift
Foundation makes a $3,000 gift to support SORA! <more>
Spring 2020 Gripp Grants
Five spring Gripp Grants totaling $17,104 will positively impact students at each of the District 39’s six schools! <more>
Taste of Wilmette
This year a portion of proceeds from the Taste of Wilmette sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce were donated to the D39 Educational Foundation. Wilmette's vibrant restaurants, food markets and caterers were showcased. Those who attended enjoyed a wide array of delicious food, wine & craft beer, live music, a business expo, raffles and fashion... <more>
Check presentation to BOE
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>
Central School 2014 Gripp Grant
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>
Trivia Night Best in Show
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>
Science Olympiad – Kids/Teacher at Work
Members of the new Highcrest Science Olympiad team, led by parent volunteers, work on building a vehicle made from mousetraps. <more>
Say Yes to Improv
8th grade students at Wilmette Junior High School participate in the “Say Yes to Improv” project which was partially funded by the District 39 Foundation Gripp Grant. <more>
Supporting Science
D39 Foundation trustee members presented the Board of Ed with a $55,000 check to support science innovation at WJHS. <more>