West Ada Education Foundation – Realizing Our Impact!

Empowering classrooms, supporting educators, and opening doors for 39,000 students per year

Together with our donors, partners, and educators, we’re making a measurable difference in every corner of the West Ada School District.

“Thank you for being so supportive of our students in special education that need communication supports.”

Christy Butler
AT Specialist & SLP

“Thank you for the wonderful surprise today. It was like having a Publishers Clearing House event! An instructional dream come true after two years of waiting.”

Patrick Hawke
Renaissance High School, Engineering

“Thank you! This was literally the best day ever. The class is so excited because they can finally learn with equipment that the industry is using. You guys just made my entire year!”

Shannon McNall
Idaho Fine Arts Academy, Yearbook

“I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for the wonderful surprise of having you all visit my classroom this morning with the giant check! It truly made my day, and I feel so blessed to have my proposal for new pottery wheels approved.”

Julie Shelton
Eagle High Schol, Pottery

How our resources are changing lives

  • School Supplies for Back to School
    Classroom Innovation and Creativity Grants logo

    Classroom Grants

    Empowering teachers to innovate in their classrooms and deepen student-learning.

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    Community Efforts

    Working to eliminate the barriers that hinder at-risk and low-income students from thriving in school.

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  • A basketball on a court with kids playing
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    Hoops 4 Hunger

    Combining school spirit with community service by eliminating school lunch balances for families in need.

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  • A teacher with children hugging giving thanks
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    Thank A Teacher

    Donate directly to a teacher's classroom and show your appreciation.

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Strategic Plan

This strategic plan represents a collaborative effort, incorporating valuable input from The Foundation Board,administrators, teachers, district staff, and members of our parent community. Together, we are committed toadvancing our mission and fostering meaningful impact throughout the district.

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The West Ada Education Foundation Strategic Plan 2024-2027

Be A Part Of The Change

 Your involvement fuels the future. Let’s keep building brighter paths—together.

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