Enhancing the educational experience of Wilson Area students since 2005.
OUR MISSION
The Wilson Area Partners in Education Foundation’s mission is to ensure the highest level of educational innovation supporting students, faculty, and staff with community involvement in a partnership of lifelong learning.
OUR VISION
To grow the vitality of public education in the Wilson Area School District.
OVERVIEW
The Wilson Area Partners in Education Foundation partners with members of the community to provide innovative projects, programs and experiences that enhance the educational journeys of Wilson Area students. We fund initiatives that fall outside of annual district budgets so that our children and youth receive the most comprehensive, dynamic and enriched educational experience possible.
In 2023, the Foundation is dedicated to enhancing its impact through specific key initiatives, including teacher innovation grants, enrichment programming, K-4th Grade STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) learning, health and wellness, virtual reality education and more.
WELCOME BACK TO THE STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF!
Celebrate the start of the school year and honor the Class of 2024 by becoming a Friend of the Feather! For a limited time, you can join our exclusive membership club for only $24 (regularly $25). Funds raised through Friends of the Feather help fuel our annual key initiatives, which directly support educational projects, programs and experiences for Wilson Area students.
In return for your donation of $24, you’ll be recognized in our annual Impact Report and on our website. You’ll also receive a sweet FOTF laptop decal!
Learn more about Friends of the Feather and make a $24 gift today!
IT’S MUSIC TO OUR EARS
This past year, the Foundation provided funding through an innovation grant to establish 4th grade ukulele music programs at Wilson Borough and Williams Township elementary schools. Teachers Cody Gemmell and Sarafina Schultheis wrote a compelling proposal, The Ukulele Project: “Uke Can Do It!,” which noted that the investment would ensure every student within the district would learn how to play an instrument by the year 2030.
After the ukuleles arrived in January, the teachers and students got busy learning how to play. Amazingly, the students were ready to showcase their skills in only a few short months.
Enjoy this video from the Williams Township Elementary School spring concert, held on May 15th.
FIVE QUESTIONS, FIVE ANSWERS WITH LINDA RUSH
Our board member spotlights continue as we celebrate and recognize the significant contributions of Linda Rush. Not only does Linda serve as Secretary of the WAPEF board, she is also a key member of the Impact Committee, a former district teacher, and a spirited Wilson alum!
We sat down with Linda to learn more about why she has stayed connected and committed to the Wilson Area school community.
VIEW OUR 2022 IMPACT REPORT
We’re proud to share our first annual Impact Report, which highlights exciting achievements from last year, while also celebrating the partners who helped bring our key initiatives to life.