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May 5, 20221 min read

Did you hear the big news about Clint Smith?

He's coming (virtually) to Westerville to chat with our very own WEF Board Member, Lee Rutherford! Join us on Tuesday, May 17 from 6:30...

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Teacher of the Month Nominations Now Open!

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Apr 11, 20221 min read

Teacher of the Month Nominations Now Open!

Nominate a teacher for Fouse, Alcott, and Genoa today! Let us know which teachers are really making a difference for you, your students,...

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Mar 8, 20221 min read

Teacher of the Month Nominations Now Open!

Nominate a teacher from Hawthorne, Huber Ridge, and Wilder today! Let us know which teachers are really making a difference for you, your...

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Mar 2, 20221 min read

Many Voices for Many Students in Westerville Classrooms

“Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop likened books to windows ‘offering views of worlds that may be real or imagined, familiar or strange’ but also...

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Feb 8, 20221 min read

Teacher of the Month Nominations

Send us your nominations for Longfellow and Annehurst by February 15th! Let us know which teachers are really making a difference for...

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Jan 27, 20221 min read

Congratulations to our Teachers of the Month!

Maryann Blankenship, a first-grade teacher at Cherrington Elementary; TJ Potterf, a kindergarten teacher at Pointview Elementary; and...

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Jan 17, 20221 min read

WeREAD with our Community

Please join the Westerville Education Foundation for WeRISE. WeREAD! The Westerville Education Foundation is joining WeRISE for Greater...

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Dec 28, 20212 min read

"Many Hands" Award for Nurses and Health Aides in our school

The WEF was honored to be part of a special recognition for our nurses and health aides in Westerville City Schools. Please join us in...

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Dec 22, 20211 min read

Congratulations to our Teachers of the Month!

https://www.westerville.k12.oh.us/News/7673 Barbara McBee, a second-grade teacher at Whittier Elementary; Cathy Monteiro, a reading...

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Dec 20, 20211 min read

16 New Projects funded with more than $68,000 given in 2021.

This work is possible thanks to community support from numerous individuals as well as WEF sponsors. They include: Alliance Data, Mount...

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Dec 3, 20213 min read

Announcing the First Golden Butterfly Award Winning Project!

Congratulations to the WEF’s very first Golden Butterfly Award Winning Project, Presented by Alliance Data: Equity in Music - Robert...

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Dec 1, 20212 min read

Last day to cast your vote for Golden Butterfly!

Today is the day! Cast your vote with a donation by midnight tonight (December 1st) for your favorite Golden Butterfly Project. Learn...

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Nov 30, 20211 min read

2 Days Left - Hear from Jennifer Hall at Robert Frost Elementary about Equity in Music

2 Days Left! Yesterday Robert Frost Elementary had a huge day of donations yesterday and are now within $200 of their project goal!...

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Nov 29, 20211 min read

3 Days Left - Hear from Mr. McMillan at Blendon about Skills for Life

“Banking skills, laundry skills, cooking and food preparation skills are all things that we need to know how to do as adults. Lee...

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Nov 24, 20211 min read

Golden Butterfly Videos - Sneak Peak

Catch a sneak peak of the 3 Golden Butterfly Projects and the amazing educators driving them in these 3 short videos: Equity in Music...

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Nov 19, 20211 min read

Is it hot in here? Thermometers are rising for Golden Butterfly Award!

It’s time for our weekly update! 12 days left to vote for your favorite project! Vote here today by making a donation. Skills for Life...

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Nov 17, 20212 min read

Wild in Westerville - Golden Butterfly Project makes use of WILD School Sites!

Did you know there are only 13 WILD School Sites in Franklin County and 2 of them are in Westerville?! (North and Huber Ridge) There are...

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Nov 15, 20212 min read

Congratulations to our October Teacher of the Month Winners!

Westerville Central High School - Diana Arko Westerville North High School - Marcus Lingrell Westerville South High School - Emily...

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Nov 12, 20211 min read

Blendon takes the lead in Golden Butterfly Award Campaign.

Blendon’s Skills for Life has moved into the lead with Robert Frost’s Equity in Music close behind! Westerville North and Central need...

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Nov 5, 20211 min read

Golden Butterfly - Weekly Update

Here is your first weekly Golden Butterfly Update! Days remaining until December 1st: 26 To learn more and cast your vote today visit: ...

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