The Ray of Light Fund was designed to support and enhance inclusion efforts by encouraging positive, mutually respectful educational experiences to inspire students of all needs and abilities to learn alongside one another while fostering positive relationships.
The fund sponsors a variety of programs for the benefit of all D39 students, staff, and the Wilmette community to continue the inclusion efforts Dr. Ray Lechner enriched during his tenure as Superintendent. Stay tuned for upcoming programs!
If you would like to donate to this fund in honor of Dr. Lechner’s retirement, please complete the form below, and use any credit card through the Foundation’s PayPal account. You do not need to be a member of PayPal to make an on-line donation that is safe and secure.
You may also mail a check made out to:
District 39 Educational Foundation
615 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Please call 847-853-3939 or email if you require assistance.
Past Projects in honor of the Ray of Light have included:
Art Grant for our D39 Elementary Schools
Exciting news from the D39 Foundation Board and our elementary school art teachers! All fourth grade students throughout the district will be working with a local artist this school year! The D39 Foundation Board approved an Art Grant, providing each of D39’s elementary schools, Central, Harper, McKenzie, & Romona, $5,000 in funding to work on…
Social and Emotional Learning Videos Produced By and For Our Kids!!!
The D39 Educational Foundation is proud to partner with District 39 on a variety of innovative projects and teacher grants. The Foundation recently partnered on a special project to support Social Emotional Learning. District 39 and the Foundation worked together to create short video clips (<60 seconds in length) to help children navigate what they…
Continue Reading Social and Emotional Learning Videos Produced By and For Our Kids!!!
Make Your Donation Go Twice as Far! Did you know that many companies match charitable donations made by their employees? Please check if your company has a workplace giving program and will match your donation to D39EdFoundation (tax-ID: 36-3898080). Questions? Please email d39found@d39foundation.org