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Jun 20, 20201 min read

StoryBox initiative provides free books to students and their summer teachers

Studies show that access to books during the summer prevents a drastic loss in reading skills. With students home since March due to the...

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Westerville Education Foundation awards over $20,000 in grants in Spring 2020

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20201 min read

Westerville Education Foundation awards over $20,000 in grants in Spring 2020

The Foundation received it's largest pool of applications yet for the spring 2020 grant cycle! It's exciting to hear that word about our...

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Foundation raises a combined total of $18,051 for local organizations

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20201 min read

Foundation raises a combined total of $18,051 for local organizations

As a result of The Big Lift campaign that ran from March-April, 2020, Westerville Education Foundation was able to raise a combined total...

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Westerville Education Foundation Issues Commitment to Social Justice

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20200 min read

Westerville Education Foundation Issues Commitment to Social Justice

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Westerville Student Education Foundation Leaders Join Protests and Advocate against Police Brutality

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20201 min read

Westerville Student Education Foundation Leaders Join Protests and Advocate against Police Brutality

Student leaders joined the protests in downtown Columbus and in Westerville to call for change.

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WEF Director, Moidu, to be Honored with Sunrise Rotary Service Award

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20201 min read

WEF Director, Moidu, to be Honored with Sunrise Rotary Service Award

Special congratulations to Executive Director, Colleen Moidu, one of the Westerville Sunrise Rotary's 2020 Community Service Award...

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Award will fund Chem Gems expansion at Westerville North

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20203 min read

Award will fund Chem Gems expansion at Westerville North

ByMARLA K. KUHLMAN THISWEEKNEWS.COM Posted Jun 25, 2019 at 1:05 PMUpdated Jun 25, 2019 at 2:11 PM Westerville North High School teacher...

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Westerville Education Foundation’s Bowl-A-Thon strikes down education costs

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20201 min read

Westerville Education Foundation’s Bowl-A-Thon strikes down education costs

ByMARLA K. KUHLMAN THISWEEKNEWS.COM Posted Feb 17, 2020 at 2:05 PMUpdated Feb 17, 2020 at 5:07 PM Westerville students will score various...

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Westerville Education Foundation hopes to back agencies’ giving

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20201 min read

Westerville Education Foundation hopes to back agencies’ giving

ByMARLA K. KUHLMAN THISWEEKNEWS.COM Posted Apr 6, 2020 at 5:35 PM The Westerville Education Foundation wants to help support other...

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Local organizations partner in new initiative to prevent “summer slide” in student learning

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20202 min read

Local organizations partner in new initiative to prevent “summer slide” in student learning

The Westerville Education Foundation (WEF), Westerville Partners for Education (WPE), Reading Matters, and Neighborhood Bridges are...

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REMINDER: “Dr. Tombaugh Dash – Family 5K & Fun Run” goes virtual

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20201 min read

REMINDER: “Dr. Tombaugh Dash – Family 5K & Fun Run” goes virtual

Last January, the family of the late Dr. George Tombaugh announced that they would be holding an annual family 5K and fun run to honor...

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WEF and WPE Announce StoryBox - Summer Reading Initiative

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20202 min read

WEF and WPE Announce StoryBox - Summer Reading Initiative

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 The Westerville Education Foundation (WEF) and Westerville Partners for Education (WPE) today announced an exciting...

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Board recognizes inaugural Student Education Foundation members, welcomes new members for 2020-21

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20201 min read

Board recognizes inaugural Student Education Foundation members, welcomes new members for 2020-21

Monday, March 30, 2020 Founded in February 2019 as a student-led initiative of the Westerville Education Foundation (WEF), WSEF members...

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Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20202 min read

January Teachers of the Month Announced

The Westerville Education Foundation (WEF) named three educators Teacher of the Month for January: Denise Leach, Cherrington Elementary...

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Inaugural Dr. Tombaugh Dash to Honor Legacy

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20202 min read

Inaugural Dr. Tombaugh Dash to Honor Legacy

When former Westerville City School District (WCSD) Superintendent Dr. George Tombaugh passed away on February 20, 2019, family members...

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Community Bowl-A-Thon Scheduled for Feb 29!

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20201 min read

Community Bowl-A-Thon Scheduled for Feb 29!

Friday, January 10, 2020 Enjoy a day of fun and comradery during the annual Westerville Community Bowl-a-Thon, slated for Saturday,...

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Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20202 min read

WEF Names December Teachers of the Month

The Westerville Education Foundation (WEF) named three educators Teacher of the Month for December – Kari Tucker, Robert Frost Elementary...

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Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20202 min read

Grant will make books bountiful at Westerville Central

ByMARLA K. KUHLMAN THISWEEKNEWS.COM Posted Dec 17, 2019 at 2:05 PMUpdated Dec 17, 2019 at 2:51 PM A love of reading will be promoted at...

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New Grant Aids English Learners in Westerville Schools

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20200 min read

New Grant Aids English Learners in Westerville Schools

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Tourniquets, Technology Help Strengthen District’s Comprehensive Safety Program

Jessica Diallo

Jun 13, 20202 min read

Tourniquets, Technology Help Strengthen District’s Comprehensive Safety Program

Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Health Foundation, the Westerville City School District (WCSD) is now able to provide high-quality...

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