Fueling
Future-
Forward
Learning
2025-26 Grant Cycle Opens Sept. 1-Oct. 15
We have up to $25,000 to give away again this year! Last year we funded a weight room at Worthingway, a garden at Sutter Park, a therapy dog at TWHS, a bike repair station at Worthington Hills, and much more. Grant winners will be notified in mid-November and recognized at the December Board of Education meeting. We are excited to host our grant recipients at our annual gala Feb. 6, 2026.
Congratulations to Our 2024 Grant Recipients!
Thank you to all the Worthington Schools educators who submitted a grant application last year. We were excited to have received 20 applications across 11 schools. Our committee reviewed and scored all eligible applications and announced the winners in November 2024. Recipients received their checks totaling nearly $25,000 at a December Board of Education meeting, and they were honored at our annual gala in January.
Thanks for Making Our 2025 Gala a Smashing Success
We were excited to see the return of our annual gala, and it seems that our community was, too! We welcomed more than 200 guests to our evening event at Brookside Golf & Country Club on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Attendees were treated to student performances, a silent auction, a keynote speaker who sparked creativity, delicious food and beverages, and a DJ to keep the celebration going. Mark your calendars for next year’s event Feb. 6, 2026.
The WEF Piloted Professional Day with KMS 8th Graders
The Worthington Education Foundation (WEF) is dedicated to empowering Worthington students by funding innovative educational opportunities that go beyond the standard curriculum and budget of the Worthington City School District. We want to help provide that extra boost that ensures our students are well prepared for the opportunities that lie ahead. In this case, that extra boost was in recruiting local professionals to spend a few hours at one of our middle schools to offer 8th graders the opportunity to practice their professional conversation skills.
Where are they now?
A 2019 grant from the WEF was the seed money Colonial Hills Elementary School needed to get its Outdoor Learning Space project off the ground. The WEF’s grant gave the program credibility to secure additional funding to create a unique structure for generations of Cougars to come. The success of the space was the inspiration for all 11 elementary schools to later get their own outdoor classrooms when government funds became available during the pandemic.
Join us in supporting the growth of Worthington students.
There are so many ways to get involved.
Attend an Event
You won’t want to miss our annual gala every winter or our smaller gatherings throughout the year.
Join the Team
We always welcome volunteers to help bring our events and programs to life.
Make a Gift
We accept donations of any size at any time to support our work to fuel future-forward learning in Worthington.
Partner with the WEF
The WEF is always looking for sponsorship partners who share our vision of boosting public education.
