WSFEE funds high-impact, education-enhancing programs driven by parents, teachers and students that engage and inspire District 101 students.
Below are a few of the grant highlights from the 2025-2026 school year.
Field Park Garden Updates: $10,000
The Field Park Garden (FPG) was created in 201 O and has been home to yearlong learning opportunities for Field Park students for years. However, over the past several years, the raised beds, beds, borders and irrigation have deteriorated. The school and community took extensive measures to determine how to effectively replace and refurbish the beloved FPG. After initial fundraising, WSFEE partnered with the Field Park PTO to help fund the complete transformation of the FPG. This project will create a safe and beautiful place for our community to enjoy for years to come.
Laidlaw Teacher’s Lounge: $5,000
WSFEE partnered with the Laidlaw faculty and PTO to help refurbish the teacher's lounge at Laidlaw school. This included new furniture, appliances and decor for teachers and staff to gather, collaborate and have a comfortable space outside of their classroom.
McClure Lunch Tables: Up to $17,000
For years the staff at McClure has been looking at updating 15-year-old lunch tables at McClure for the students. With input from students and staff, they determined having tables with bench seating was more suitable for students to socialize and alleviate some feelings of being left out if there were not enough seats at an old table. Flexibility will help students be able to feel included and have agency in lunch seating. WSFEE determined this would be a good investment for our students' well-being.
McClure Robotics Club $1,490
After an inaugural year for the Robotics Club at McClure, where the current students dove into the robotics world. This program is open to all 6th-8th grade students at McClure and enthusiasm was high for the first year. In response, the Sponsor of that club requested additional materials beyond the core materials in order to design and build more advanced robots. WSFEE agreed to purchase $1490 of "competition grade" materials for the club this year.
Forest Hills Outdoor Learning Space: $20,000
WSFEE was happy to assist, along with the Forest Hill PTA to rebuild an outdoor learning space just outside the Forest Hills building. The old space became a dangerous place for children and will be transformed into an outdoor learning space for teachers to take students to learn outdoors.
McClure Choir Risers: $12,670
Our Band and Orchestra students (grades 4-8) will enjoy the new risers at McClure Junior High. Once the risers arrive, students will be able to rehearse in a more professional style setting, helping them stay engaged and focused as they work in an ensemble. WSFEE was delighted to help improve the space used by over 200 students annually.