WGHS Enrichment Grants

One of the missions of the Parents Club is to fund Grants available to all WGHS staff, that will enhance students' experiences at Webster Groves High School.
 
Through fundraising efforts, the Parents Club is proud to provide thousands of dollars in Grants to WGHS teachers, administrators, and staff every school year.  
 
Each semester faculty and staff members are given the opportunity to submit grant applications to the WGHS Parents’ Club describing a project or need along with how it benefits students. There are two basic areas for most grants:

 

Goods (software, instruments, equipment, etc.)

Services (special programs, speakers, etc.)

 

If you would like to become involved with our Grants committee, or if you have questions, please email the program Co-Chairs at wghsparentclubchair@gmail.com.

2025 - Congratulations to the Following Staff Members!

Webster Groves High School Parents’ Club – Enrichment Grants Program

Total Awarded $10,000

 

  • Simone Cunningham- Funding Toward Alternative Ed- HBCU &  Cultural Experience Bus Tour and Accommodations 
  • Jaylen Davis- Vocal Music/ Choir- Set of New Ensemble Choir Dresses
  • Liz Forderhase- Library- Floor Lamps and LED String Lights for welcoming,  productive lighting in  the Library
  • Sarah Gray- ELA- Document Camera, Bulletin Board, and a Remote Clicker
  • Alissa Griffing – FACS/Statesmen Preschool- “Calm and Cozy Corner” Materials for the Statesmen Preschool Classroom
  • Elizabeth Hobbs – Science –  Vacuum Pump &  Physical Science Lab Materials for Chemistry and Physics Classes
  • Donald Johnson- Publications/Yearbook- Funding Toward Transportation to Columbia, MO for Missouri          Interscholastic Journalism Association JDay
  • Kathryn Laurentius – Business – Transportation for marketing field trips to Purina and Elasticity
  • Jenny Michael -ELA – Funding Toward  ELA  department field trips to the STL Holocaust Museum
  • Samantha Myer- ELA- Two Podcast Equipment Bundles
  • Wesley Redstone- Industrial Technology- Class Set of Digital Multimeters
  • Jessica Rhodes – SSD – Scholastic Scope Language Arts magazine subscription
  • Liza Ruether- Art- I Pads, Adjustable Photography Stands, and Softbox Lighting Kits for the Art Department
  • Kara Siebe- Thrive/ Business- Mobile Magnetic Whiteboards,  Professional Fidget Tools, and Focus Timers
  • Jeffrey Smith- World Languages/ Mock Trial Team- 3 Easels to Present Exhibits in Court for the Mock Trial Team
  • David Spangler – Robotics – 4-Bar Odometry Packs for Robotics
  • Collin Todd- Science- Document Camera
  • Alex Venneman- ELA- Funds Toward  Guest Author Sharing  her Family’s Experience with Japanese Internment during WWII

 

 

2024 - Congratulations to the Following Staff Members!

Webster Groves High School Parents’ Club – Enrichment Grants Program

Total Awarded $10,000

  • Angela Backer – SSD – Wagon to assist functional skills students with their   community walks
  • Kevin Cole – Music – Wide angle camera to support piano education
  • Jeffery Facchin – ELA – Backed stools for comfortable classroom seating
  • Rachel Friedhoff – English – Classroom account for Library.com
  • Alissa Griffing – FACS – Purchase a wide range of pre-K books for preschool library to create a more inclusive library. 
  • Elizabeth Hobbs – Science – Hands-on demonstrations for teaching physics
  • Kathryn Laurentius – Business – Transportation for two marketing field trips to Purina and Elasticity
  • Michael Mason – Social Studies – Subscription to Nearpod for increased online interactive instruction
  • Jenny Michael -ELA – Two ELA  department field trips to the STL Holocaust Museum
  • Jenny Michael – ELA – High top tables and bar stools for improved classroom seating
  • Jessica Rhodes – SSD – Scholastic Scope Language Arts magazine subscription
  • David Spangler – Robotics – Starter kit to introduce students to robotics
  • MaryAnn Schafer – Main Office – Outdoor benches for outside Roberts gym
Greetings Grants Committee,

I just wanted to express my appreciation for the opportunities offered by the Webster Groves Parents Club and Grants Committee. The chance to have an idea funded for the benefit of my classroom environment, students, and student-athletes truly sets this district apart and I can attest to how much I feel valued as an educator in the Webster Groves School District.  
 
Sincerely, 
Jeff Facchin
 
P.S. I attached two pictures of the 6 backed stools I purchased through the recent grant award. I believe they add a nice pop of personality to my classroom and numerous students have shared how they love the stools' ability to swivel and provide comfort during ELA class.
 
I just wanted to follow up with a couple of photos from our field trips. Thank you for helping make these learning opportunities happen for our students!! Kathryn Laurentius