It is with GREAT excitement that the WGSDF announces the results of the FUNDing Innovation Campaign. The Campaign raised $12,000 to award to the schools in the WGSD.  Therefore, each of the 10 schools in the WGSD will be presented with a check for $1,200.  This is the first time the WGSDF has awarded a grant to all 10 schools at the same time.

The purpose of the FUNDing Innovation Campaign was to help FUND Innovation with a Webster Groves School District Makerspace Program. A Makerspace is a collaborative workspace for hands on making and learning where students can gather to create, invent, explore and discover by using a variety of tools and materials. A space where teachers actively help students develop critical thinking, self-confidence and STEM skills. As we realized that each school has different needs and spaces, it will be at the discretion of each Principal and Staff how they use the funds from this grant to either create a Makerspace in their school, or expand an existing Makerspace program that already exists. 

Along with the funds that arrived during this campaign, there was also a Teacher Tribute recognition program.  These teachers are recognized as an inspiration to so many students and families in the WGSD.  What a wonderful tribute to all these great teachers!! Click here to read the list.
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Thank you to all of those who donated to the FUNDing Innovation Campaign.  With your donation, the students in the WGSD will continue to enhance their ability to learn, create and collaborate.  

The WGSD Foundation continues to expand learning opportunities for students in the WGSD.  The January mini grant was awarded to Laurie Dahle for her grant titled “Leadership Academy”.

Leadership Academy is an innovative program for k-8 students that is student run and teaches student leadership, empathy and self-awareness skills. The objective of this program is to improve academic excellence by developing leadership skills and positive character traits through physical activity and leadership training. 

Congratulations to Laurie Dahle for applying for this grant that will teach and reach so many K-8 students in the WG School District! 

​​December was a busy month for the WGSD Foundation.  Not only were we working on raising money for our Fall Campaign, FUNDing Innovation (more on that coming soon), we were also busy awarding money to FIVE different schools throughout the Webster Groves School District.  Many teachers applied for Mini Grants for the month of December.  We were so excited to deliver grant checks to Edgar Road School, Clark Elementary