WHITEFISH EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Foundation For Tomorrow

Our mission is to enhance the quality and scope of educational opportunities
for all students of Whitefish Public Schools.

Current WEF News!

*If you are a Trained Scholarship Mentor, Sign up here to meet with students

Launched in 2023, our Scholarship Mentor Program has already helped more than 40 Whitefish High School seniors each year earn scholarships for college, trade, and vocational paths. This volunteer-driven initiative connects caring community members with students who need guidance in organizing their approach, researching opportunities, and completing applications.

No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and connect with students during this exciting transition in their lives. With flexible volunteer options and brief training provided, mentors play a key role in opening doors to brighter futures.

📅 Join us for the first training session on Monday, September 22 from 6–7 PM at the School District Office (under the PAC at 127 Spokane Ave.). Bring your laptop and your enthusiasm!

For more information contact us at: foundation@whitefishschools.org

Whitefish High School Scholarship Ceremon

EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT GRANTS

The Whitefish Education Foundation provided an Educational Enhancement grant in the spring to purchase a new classroom set of safety goggles for the Whitefish High School science teachers for use in Chemistry, AP Biology, and Biotech classes.

"Make Music Resonate" Campaign for Whitefish Schools

🎶 BIG NEWS for our music programs! 🎶

Our team at the Whitefish Education Foundation felt the love at the Whitefish Community Foundation Community Grant Awards Celebration last night. We had applied for a Community Grant, hoping to be awarded up to the maximum grant amount of $10,000. Boy, were we wrong! We were graced with the following awards:

$15,000 WCF Community Grant
$5,000 Russ and Mary Jane Street Community Service Award
$25,000 Tom Quinn Memorial Award

All funds raised will go toward our newly launched Make Music Resonate Campaign, which aims to replace aging instruments in the band and orchestra programs at WMS and WHS. We are currently in the “quiet phase” of fundraising, with the public phase likely to take place later this year. More information to come, but if you would like to learn more please reach out to Jesse at wefdirector@whitefishschools.org.

Thank you to the incredible team and generous donors at the Whitefish Community Foundation and the Street and Quinn families. We are touched that our student musicians will benefit from your lasting gifts.

We’re Back for the 2025 Great Fish Community Challenge!

Whitefish Community Foundation Launch Party Graphic

Whitefish Education Foundation is honored to be selected once again for the Great Fish Community Challenge, an incredible fundraising campaign hosted by the Whitefish Community Foundation that strengthens local nonprofits doing impactful work.

🗓 Save the Date!
Join us for the Great Fish Launch Party
📍 Glacier Bank Park | 📅 August 12 | 🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
This free community event features family fun, food, entertainment, and a chance to connect with the amazing nonprofits participating this year.

Stay tuned for ways to support WEF during the challenge—and help us continue funding programs that enrich the educational experience of Whitefish students.

🔗 Learn more: https://whitefishcommunityfoundation.org/great-fish

Whitefish Education Foundation Numbers

Grants Awarded

In classroom and faculty collaborative grants awarded in the last two school years.

Student Writers

In the past few years of writing coaching, we have reached over 1,000 students. 23 class periods scheduled coached; ranged from 40 mins to 1.75 hrs.

Volunteers

Our parent, family, business, and community volunteers are active partners within our public schools. Volunteers offer both time and support for teachers, students and staff