Congratulations to our 2025 Spring Gripp Grant recipient Kelly Shoemaker at Wilmette Jr. High School!
Appreciation Certificates Are Now Available!
Looking for a special gift to say THANK YOU to a special teacher, staff or administrator AND give back to our D39 schools? For your $39 donation, the staff member(s) of your choice will be honored with a personalized certificate sent via email and their name posted on our website’s virtual Wall of Honor. All donations will benefit our schools by funding the D39 Educational Foundation’s Gripp Grant program.
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Trivia Night Spring 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 Trivia Night Champions “Slime Time Scholars, We Nose Stuff”! The D39 Educational Foundation’s annual Trivia Night was held earlier this month and raised over $15,000!
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Family BINGO Night Was a Smashing Success!
On Friday, January 24th, 2025 the District 39 Educational Foundation hosted a fun-filled evening that brought together over 200 enthusiastic game lovers.
The event was full of energy, thanks to our incredible MC, Mr. Dave Lundy, who kept the crowd laughing and cheering with every “BINGO!” call. Generous donations from both participants and local businesses allowed winners to enjoy a wide range of exciting prizes. A special shoutout to Lou Malnati’s for providing the delicious pizza and salads that everyone enjoyed!
Thanks to everyone’s support, we raised nearly $5,000, which will go directly toward funding new and innovative educational programs for District 39 students.
A big thank you to the D39 community for helping make this event such a success!
4th Annual College Paddle Night Was a Success!!
The D39 Educational Foundation hosted its 4th Annual College Paddle Night on November 16th. It was a beautiful night in Wilmette – perfect for paddle and a little friendly competition! Sixty-four participants played in a round-robin style tournament, sporting their favorite college-themed gear. New this year was a “party” option for those who wanted to support the Foundation, but were unable to play. It was a huge success! The event featured more than $5,000 in raffle prizes, and some great food and drinks. We extend a heartfelt thank-you to our generous sponsors, local businesses, and volunteers. College Paddle Night raised more than $8,000, which will fund new Gripp Grants that bring innovative educational opportunities to D39 students. Thank you to our participants and partners for another successful and fun event!
