We have opened a couple of more spots! Scroll down to purchase tickets! New this year is the “partier” option for the injured or non-paddle players- join us! Enjoy great raffle prizes, food, beverages, and some friendly competition. In addition for the 64 player bracket, open play will be available from 9:30-11:00pm. This is a fantastic event that will sell out! Proceeds will benefit our D39 schools by funding projects that expand, enrich, and complement educational opportunities for the students, staff, and community.
Another Successful Family Movie Night in the Books!
Thank you to our beloved historical Wilmette Theatre for hosting a fun family night out to benefit the foundation! With delicious concessions in hand families grabbed seats to sold out showings of the heart warming movie “IF” starring Ryan Reynolds. This fun event helped raise money for future Gripp Grants! Thank you to the D39 Community for making the evening such a success!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Good and family who were our lucky 50/50 raffle winners! They won half of the funds we raised on raffle ticket sales as well as a Wilmette Theatre Family Movie Night Gift Certificate!
Stay tuned for info on future Family Movies Nights!
Family Night BINGO 2024
The District 39 Educational Foundation hosted a fun-filled Family Bingo Night on Friday, February 9th. Over 220 game enthusiasts of all ages enjoyed the masterful calling of our MCs, Dave Lundy and Michael Lieber, and had many opportunities to joyfully shout “BINGO!”
Thanks to generous donations from local businesses and participants, lots of lucky winners enjoyed choosing from an awesome prize table. The Big Tomato provided delicious pizza and salad options. Family Bingo Night raised over $4,000 which will help fund new, innovative educational programs and experiences for District 39 students.
Thank you to our D39 community members for another fantastic event!
College Paddle Night January 2024
Another successful College Paddle Night, hosted by D39 Educational Foundation, is in the books! Thank you to all participants who came out to support D39 wearing their college gear and ready to play paddle! Sixty-four players competed in a fun round-robin style tournament for all skill levels. This year’s event featured 12 fabulous raffle prizes – from paddle gear and lessons to fitness and wellness bundles – as well as great food and drinks. We extend a big thank you to our generous sponsors, local businesses, and volunteers. College Paddle Night raised more than $7,000, 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!
Cheers and Beers Event brought the community together for District 39
Cheers to a great cause! This April, The District 39 Educational Foundation hosted a Cheers & Beers event at Double Clutch Brewing Company in Evanston. Sponsored by North Shore Community Bank, this event featured live music, dancing, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a silent auction and raffle to raise money for the Foundation’s Gripp Grants program. Guests attended and mingled, enjoying craft brews and appetizers. The highlight of the event was entertainment by two local bands, Antler Chandelier and A.M. Slingers, who created a fantastic atmosphere and kept the crowd moving.
There was also a silent auction with popular items like concert tickets at Wrigley Field; a five night stay in Snowmass, CO; Principal for the Day Experience, and more. The silent auction alone helped raise more than $5,000.
Overall, the event was a great success, not only in supporting the Foundation but also bringing so many community members together for a good cause. The money raised from Cheers & Beers will benefit the district’s six schools by sponsoring future Gripp Grants. These grants provide funds for innovative educational programs, experiences, and technologies that expand, enrich, and complement the schools’ curricula.
Cheers & Beers is April 28th!
We are excited to announce District 39 Educational Foundation’s annual “Cheers & Beers” event at Double Clutch Brewing Company on Friday, April 28th from 7-10pm.
Please join us for an evening of fun, delicious food, and live music featuring local, well-loved bands Antler Chandelier and AM Slingers.
[Read more…] about Cheers & Beers is April 28th!Family Movie Night made a triumphant return on Friday, April 14th!
The D39 Educational Foundation and Wilmette Theatre hosted a full house of D39 families with two SOLD OUT shows! Both shows brought cheerful crowds, some even dressing up in their best Mario Bros. gear to celebrate the blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie!
[Read more…] about Family Movie Night made a triumphant return on Friday, April 14th!BINGO Night Was Fun For All!
The District 39 Educational Foundation hosted a fun-filled Family Bingo Night on Friday, February 10th. Over 220 game enthusiasts of all ages enjoyed the masterful calling of our MC, Mr. Dave Lundy, and had many opportunities to joyfully shout “BINGO!”
[Read more…] about BINGO Night Was Fun For All!College Paddle Night 2023
The District 39 Educational Foundation hosted a very successful College Paddle Night on Saturday, January 28th. Players joined with enthusiasm wearing their college alma mater and ready for some friendly competition – despite snow, slush, and cold temps!
[Read more…] about College Paddle Night 202310th Annual Trivia Night Was a Success!
The District 39 Educational Foundation’s 10th annual trivia night was held as an in-person event for the first time in two years on November 12th. The popular fundraiser was considered a huge success with over $12,000 raised and more than 220 people in attendance!
[Read more…] about 10th Annual Trivia Night Was a Success!BINGO Night Raised Funds to Support Our Schools!
The District 39 Educational Foundation’s 8th Annual Bingo Night took place on Saturday, February 26th from 6-8 pm. Due to the COVID pandemic, this was the second year that the foundation hosted the event virtually on Zoom. This popular evening of family fun attracted over 80 families across the district’s schools. Emcees Mike Lieber and Dave Lundy kept players engaged and excited throughout by mixing up games and announcing multiple winners and prizes.
Cheers & Beers 2022
Cheers and Beers Party Brings the Community Together
Oh, what a night! The District 39 Educational Foundation hosted its very first Cheers & Beers party this spring at Double Clutch Brewing Company in Evanston. Sponsored by North Shore Community Bank, this event featured live music, dancing, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a silent auction and raffle to raise money for the Foundation’s Gripp Grants program.
[Read more…] about Cheers & Beers 2022Paddle Classic 2022
On a particularly chilly night perfectly suited for paddle tennis, the District 39 Educational Foundation held its first ever Paddle Classic on Saturday, March 12th, from 7-10 pm at the Wilmette Platform Tennis Club. This was the first in-person event sponsored by the foundation since the start of the pandemic and it was a great success! After two years of virtual events, it was a joy to mingle with fellow district parents while supporting the foundation’s mission.
[Read more…] about Paddle Classic 2022Virtual Trivia Night 2021
The District 39 Educational Foundation’s 9th Annual Trivia Night was held on Saturday, April 17th from 6:30 – 8 pm. The event looked different this year as it was the Foundation’s first Virtual Trivia Night. The Sporcle Trivia Master led 58 teams through multiple rounds of trivia spanning various topics involving point wagering and strategy.
[Read more…] about Virtual Trivia Night 2021Virtual Bingo Night Was A Success!
The District 39 Educational Foundation’s 7th Annual Bingo Night — and the Foundation’s first ever virtual event — was held on Saturday, February 6th. Sponsored by North Shore Community Bank, the event looked a little different this year, held on an especially chilly and snowy winter evening when staying home was a blessing.
[Read more…] about Virtual Bingo Night Was A Success!Trivia Night 2020
The District 39 community never fails to impress with their clever Trivia Night team themes and costumes as well as their amazing trivia skills! This proved true again at our 8th annual Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, February 1st at St. Joseph School in Wilmette.
[Read more…] about Trivia Night 2020“Attire to Inspire” Fashion Show Wowed The Crowd!
Our sixth annual “Attire to Inspire Fashion Show” was standing room only at the Westmoreland Country Club on November 13th. A new venue provided the setting for some fun twists to this event. Featured fashion ran the gamut from casual to high style.
What A Sensational Night at Family Bingo Friday, October 4th!
With winners galore and prizes for all, our sixth annual Family Bingo Night was a blast!
Players young and older packed the Highcrest Middle School cafeteria for an evening of many different bingo games. Families also enjoyed JP McCarthy’s pizza and salads from The Noodle. Thank you to these local restaurants for their partnership.
Many thanks to everyone who joined in the fun and helped us raise money for the D39 Educational Foundation Gripp Grants which provide innovative, outside-of-the-box learning opportunities for students in all six district schools.
Trivia Night 2019
For the 7th year of Trivia Night, we changed up a lot, but made sure the fun was amped up as well! A new location at St. Joseph School created a different atmosphere. Sporcle Trivia Master and Jeopardy Champion Seth Wilson led the 19 teams through new types of trivia rounds requiring point wagering and strategy.
[Read more…] about Trivia Night 2019Trivia Night 2018
Trivia Night 2018 was a fabulous success as a Foundation fundraiser and a night of fun for those attending! Costumes were clever, questions were tricky, raffle prizes were fantastic, and the new photo booth was a hit.
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