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Foundation Awards 2 Fall Gripp Grants Totaling $2,935!!

This Fall the D39 Foundation awarded 2 Gripp Grants totaling $2935. One grant was awarded to Romona elementary for $1054 for Toniebox Audio Players and several Tonies Audio Play Characters and Audiobooks. The second was awarded to McKenzie elementary for $1,881 for Yoto Devices with audiobooks, music, and podcasts. An exciting part of these Gripp Grants is that the teachers have agreed to partner with each other and share ongoing feedback to help identify the benefits of each specific device for different ages and populations. These Gripp Grants will provide innovative educational opportunities for our D39 students.

Another Successful Family Movie Night in the Books!

Events, Movie Night, News

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!

Pickleball Was a Success!!

News

D39 Educational Foundation hosted our inaugural Dinkin for a Cause on April 27th! Thank you to all participants who came out to support D39! Fifty players competed in a fun tournament for all skill levels. The event raised over $3000 which will fund new Gripp Grants that bring innovative educational opportunities to our D39 students!

Foundation Awards 2 Spring Gripp Grants Totaling $44,325

Gripp Grant Award Recipients, News

This spring the D39 Educational Foundation awarded two Gripp Grants totaling $44,325.

One grant was awarded to the Highcrest Middle School technology department in the amount of $19,517 for a Class VR. The other grant was awarded to all 4 elementary schools in the amount of $24,808 for Logitech Crayons. These Gripp Grants will provide innovative educational opportunities for our D39 students.

Family Night BINGO 2024

Bingo Night, News

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

News, Paddle Classic

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!