WGHS Enrichment Grants

One of the missions of the Parents Club is to fund Grants available to all WGHS staff, that will enhance students' experiences at Webster Groves High School.
 
Through fundraising efforts, the Parents Club is proud to provide thousands of dollars in Grants to WGHS teachers, administrators, and staff every school year.  
 
Each semester faculty and staff members are given the opportunity to submit grant applications to the WGHS Parents’ Club describing a project or need along with how it benefits students. There are two basic areas for most grants:

 

Goods (software, instruments, equipment, etc.)

Services (special programs, speakers, etc.)

 

If you would like to become involved with our Grants committee, or if you have questions, please email the program Co-Chairs at wghsparentclubchair@gmail.com.

Congratulations to the Following Staff Members!

Webster Groves High School Parents’ Club – Enrichment Grants Program

Total Awarded $10,000

  • Angela Backer – SSD – Wagon to assist functional skills students with their   community walks
  • Kevin Cole – Music – Wide angle camera to support piano education
  • Jeffery Facchin – ELA – Backed stools for comfortable classroom seating
  • Rachel Friedhoff – English – Classroom account for Library.com
  • Alissa Griffing – FACS – Purchase a wide range of pre-K books for preschool library to create a more inclusive library. 
  • Elizabeth Hobbs – Science – Hands-on demonstrations for teaching physics
  • Kathryn Laurentius – Business – Transportation for two marketing field trips to Purina and Elasticity
  • Michael Mason – Social Studies – Subscription to Nearpod for increased online interactive instruction
  • Jenny Michael -ELA – Two ELA  department field trips to the STL Holocaust Museum
  • Jenny Michael – ELA – High top tables and bar stools for improved classroom seating
  • Jessica Rhodes – SSD – Scholastic Scope Language Arts magazine subscription
  • David Spangler – Robotics – Starter kit to introduce students to robotics
  • MaryAnn Schafer – Main Office – Outdoor benches for outside Roberts gym

 

Greetings Grants Committee,

I just wanted to express my appreciation for the opportunities offered by the Webster Groves Parents Club and Grants Committee. The chance to have an idea funded for the benefit of my classroom environment, students, and student-athletes truly sets this district apart and I can attest to how much I feel valued as an educator in the Webster Groves School District.  
 
Sincerely, 
Jeff Facchin
 
P.S. I attached two pictures of the 6 backed stools I purchased through the recent grant award. I believe they add a nice pop of personality to my classroom and numerous students have shared how they love the stools' ability to swivel and provide comfort during ELA class.