Community Efforts
Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom
Supporting Teachers, Students & Innovation
West Ada Education Foundation. Creating opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire!
At the West Ada Education Foundation, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed—in and out of the classroom.
Through targeted community programs, we help meet basic needs, remove barriers, and create a pathway for student success across all grade levels.
- $215k
donated directly to teachers classrooms
- $72k
distributed in RISE funds
- $115k+
in immersive grants to K–12 Educators
West Ada Education Foundation fuels student success by sparking innovation in classrooms and meeting critical needs for over 39,000 students.
Your support helps remove barriers to learning and empowers every student in Idaho’s largest school district to succeed.
News From the WAEF
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April 14, 2026
Hoops 4 Hunger 2026 Recap
April 14, 2026
We Want Your Input! 2026 Survey
At the West Ada Education Foundation, we are committed to continuously learning, growing, and improving in…
October 13, 2025
RISE to the Challenge
Upcoming Events
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March 12, 2026
We Want Your Input! 2026 Survey
April 14 - 22, 2026
At the West Ada Education Foundation, we are committed to continuously learning, growing, and improving in how we support our schools. To do that well, we need to hear from you. We invite you to share what you value most, what you cherish about your experience, and how we can better support our staff and students…
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December 19, 2025
Classroom Grants
Apply for a grant to bring new possibilities to your classroom this school year. Applications open August 11.