The Wilton Education Foundation (WEF) is a volunteer non‐profit charitable organization, whose mission is to provide enrichment opportunities for the students and staff of Wilton Public Schools. Over the past decade, WEF’s volunteers and community partners have raised and donated over $600,000 to enrich the learning experiences of Wilton’s public school students and staff by providing ongoing professional development for teachers, the latest in innovative and interactive teaching tools, support for music and the arts, and “beyond the classroom” experiences that provide students with the confidence and skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond. Based on grant requests submitted by teachers and administrators, WEF donations have:
- Constructed a recording studio at Wilton High School
- Upgraded the video studio at Cider Mill School
- Funded the purchase of SMARTboards, iPad carts, and StarLab
- Inspired 6th through 8th grade budding authors by granting seed money to fund a book publishing program
- Enabled ongoing summer professional development opportunities available for our teachers to support new curriculum initiatives
- Supported the composition of an original choral commission that has been performed by Wilton students
- Underwritten the cost of a greenhouse at Middlebrook School to support the home and careers curriculum
Because WEF is committed to supporting a strong connection between our community and our schools, the fundraising events that occur throughout the year involve students, parents, teachers, and community members. WEF’s high-visibility events include:
- Reading Rocks! is a literacy initiative that encourages students to read and raise pledges for every page they read in support of their schools
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? is a game show competition that matches wits of Wilton 5th graders and local celebrities
- Acoustic Wilton showcases the talents of Wilton students and local musicians in a benefit concert that supports the arts in Wilton
- Get Smart for Wilton 5K Race has become a Memorial Day weekend tradition and attracts over 300 runners and walkers
- Read Aloud and Career Days connect community volunteers to our schools
Middlebrook Science Fair helps to inspire and prepare the next generation of researchers, scientists, and explorers - Honor an Educator recognizes the educators who make a difference in the lives of our children and help shape our community
- Commemorative Bricks create an opportunity for community members to recognize and celebrate some special by donating a personalized brick to be installed at the entrance of one of our Wilton schools