In the News
Dr. Jill Biden and Dr. Vivek Murthy connect with the local Westfield's Robbie's Hope Club to build awareness and help stop teen suicide.
August 30, 2023
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Today's national spotlight from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on the health and well-being of our students is critical for building awareness and breaking the stigma. Student supporting peers even in the darkest moment is a gift. The Robbie's Hope Club is student-led and a bright light for Westfield Washington Schools. The Westfield Education Foundation is a proud partner of the Westfield High School Robbie's Hope Club Chapter.
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Robbie’s Hope Is…
An uprising of teens to help other teens with the mission to stop the suicide epidemic that’s taking the lives of our friends.
Robbie was a witty, compassionate High School sophomore with many friends, good grades, and hopes and plans for his future.
Unbeknownst to family, friends, and teachers, he suffered silently. Robbie Eckert took his life on Thursday, October 11, 2018.
Robbie's Hope Club members aim to be beacons of hope for our community and remind everyone that they are not alone.
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How can you help? Discover ways to prevent suicide and support youth in your community. Contact your school's foundation to support student clubs that foster connections. At Westfield Washington Schools, the Westfield Education Foundation works alongside the district and the Westfield community to empower and invest in our students and staff.
Join the foundation, and together, we will make an impact.
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Photo Credits:
Creator: Ralph Alswang | Credit: Ralph Alswang
Copyright: Ralph Alswang Photographer
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Kicking The Stigma
August 10, 2023
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The Westfield Education Foundation is excited to share that we were granted the Kicking The Stigma Grant from the Indianapolis Colts Foundation. Westfield Washington Development Education Foundation was selected to receive the 2023 Kicking The Stigma Action Grant for $5,000 to support the Mental Health Assistance Fund and Mental Health Scholarships.
Hamilton County Non Profit Grant
June 9, 2023
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The Westfield Education Foundation is excited to share that we were awarded $15,000 from the Hamilton County Non-Program Grant to support Student Social Services/Well-Being and Workforce and Global Preparedness. The foundation will work alongside the district counseling team, and staff will work alongside families to ensure the health of each student.
Teacher Grants are Open!
May 30, 2023
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The Westfield Education Foundation Teacher Grant Program is currently open and accepting applications. Staff across all ten Westfield Washington Schools have the opportunity to apply for up to $1000.
The Foundation provides resources to enrich and enhance teaching and learning in Westfield Washington Schools and promote lifelong learners through community partnerships. The Foundation would like to thank Community First Bank of Indiana and Lions Club for stepping up as our first 2023-2024 Grant Community Partners.
This grant can be used for a project or program within these four categories:
*Wellness/Mental Health
*Literacy/Reading/Foreign Language
*Math/Science/Social Studies
*Innovation/Arts
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Grants will be awarded at the end of September for funds to be used during the 2023-2024 school year. Funds not deployed by May 1, 2024, will be returned to the Foundation.