WEF IMPACT CIRCLE
The Winchester Education Foundation salutes these individuals and businesses whose donations make it possible for us to provide financial support to our Winchester Public Schools. Each donor has indicated the programs or areas they wish to support with their donation. Please reach out to us if you wish to discuss how to offer your support.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
| Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Gerald & Paula McNichols Foundation | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Friend of Russ Circle |
| Gerald & Kaye Smith | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Friend of Russ Circle |
| Bank of Clarke | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Encore Cirlce |
| Joyce Allen | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Encore Circle |
| Nathan & Anita Jenkins | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Dory Weiss | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Carol Polen | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Carol Polen | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Mike Birchenough | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Rick Mabe | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Claire Prosser | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Monte Hinkle | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Legacy Synthesis | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Scottie Wingfield | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Rebecca Pipkins | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Nathan Jenkins | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Kerie Carnell | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Christine Porter | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Jenny Neville | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Scottie Wingfield | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Jason Van Heukelum | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Phillip Zuckerman | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Single Donation |
| Fran Ritchie | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Single Donation |
| Tom McMillen | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Single Donation |
| Eleanor Monahan | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Single Donation |
| Merrill Family Foundation | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Single Donation |
| Georgie Hawkins | Unrestricted |
| Maryam Hoult | Unrestricted |
| Fran Ritchie | Unrestricted |
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In 2000, the Winchester Education Foundation was created as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to facilitate a public-private partnership between Winchester Public Schools, The Handley Board of Trustees, and private citizens and businesses.
Mission Statement
The Winchester Education Foundation is dedicated to elevating our community through promoting educational opportunities and providing support for Winchester Public Schools, its students, teachers and staff.
Projects & Programs
Winchester Education Foundation projects support our public schools in many ways.
Supplemental Funding Support
- The Winchester Education Foundation is currently running a capital campaign to raise $1 million to finance the installation of new seating and carpeting for John Handley High School’s historic Patsy Cline Theater.
- We raised $4 million in public and private funding to create the transformative Emil and Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center, a facility to train Winchester students for high-paying jobs in skilled professional fields, including health care, construction, and technology. For more information on Winchester's innovation center, view the video below.
Education Enrichment
Our educational enrichment programs, like the Porterfield Endowment, provide support for faculty lead initiatives that would not be possible without additional funding. The Porterfield Endowment was established by John Handley High School Alumni Gerald and Kaye Smith, who were both inspired by Mr. Porterfield’s legacy to provide funds for new initiatives that promote mastery of literacy through high-quality instructional resources and direct student experiences.
Scholarship Support
The Winchester Education Foundation provides scholarships for graduating seniors as well as grants to our gifted faculty members to defray their costs for continuing education or professional development.
NEWS
Scholarships & Awards
During the 2024-2025 school year, eight teachers and fifteen graduating seniors were given scholarships, grants, and awards totaling approximately $70,000.
Annually, the Winchester Education Foundation celebrates the academic achievements of Winchester Public Schools graduating seniors with the opportunity to earn one of our six annual scholarships. Additionally we make annual awards for achievement and leadership for two students during both the Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month celebrations.
CONTACT US
Contact us using the form below.
WEF IMPACT CIRCLE
The Winchester Education Foundation salutes these individuals and businesses whose donations make it possible for us to provide financial support to our Winchester Public Schools. Each donor has indicated the programs or areas they wish to support with their donation. Please reach out to us if you wish to discuss how to offer your support.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
| Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Gerald & Paula McNichols Foundation | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Friend of Russ Circle |
| Gerald & Kaye Smith | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Friend of Russ Circle |
| Bank of Clarke | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Encore Cirlce |
| Joyce Allen | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Encore Circle |
| Nathan & Anita Jenkins | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Dory Weiss | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Carol Polen | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Carol Polen | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Mike Birchenough | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Rick Mabe | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Claire Prosser | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Monte Hinkle | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name 2 Seats |
| Legacy Synthesis | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Scottie Wingfield | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Rebecca Pipkins | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Nathan Jenkins | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Kerie Carnell | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Christine Porter | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Jenny Neville | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Scottie Wingfield | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Jason Van Heukelum | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Name a Seat |
| Phillip Zuckerman | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Single Donation |
| Fran Ritchie | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Single Donation |
| Tom McMillen | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Single Donation |
| Eleanor Monahan | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Single Donation |
| Merrill Family Foundation | Patsy Cline Theater Project - Single Donation |
| Georgie Hawkins | Unrestricted |
| Maryam Hoult | Unrestricted |
| Fran Ritchie | Unrestricted |
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