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Winchester Education Foundation Awards 2025-2026 Scholarships

Winchester Education Foundation Awards 2025-2026 Scholarships Winchester Education Foundation President Carl Rush proudly awarded scholarships to members of John Handley High School’s 2026 graduating class at this year’s Baccalaureate ceremony. The Foundation congratulates the following students who received our scholarships: The Wells Fargo Scholarship, made possible by Wells Fargo Bank, is a $500 award specified …

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The WEF Celebrates Black History Month at John Handley High School

The WEF Celebrates Black History Month at John Handley Highschool The annual Black History Month Assembly is truly one of the highlights of the academic year at John Handley High School. We were proud to attend this year’s celebratory event, which is completely organized by the members of the Black Student Union. This year’s assembly …

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Winchester Education Foundation Announces Porterfield Endowment to Support English Department at John Handley High School

Winchester Education Foundation Announces Porterfield Endowment to Support English Department at John Handley High School The Winchester Education Foundation and Winchester Public Schools are proud to announce the establishment of the Porterfield Endowment, a new fund created to honor the legacy of beloved educator James R. Porterfield, Jr. The endowment is dedicated to supporting the …

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Winchester Public Schools & Winchester Education Foundation Dedicate the Jimmy Robertson Carpentry Lab at the Emil and Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center

Winchester Public Schools & Winchester Education Foundation Dedicate the Jimmy Robertson Carpentry Lab at the Emil and Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center Winchester Public Schools and the Winchester Education Foundation held a special naming ceremony on October 22 at the Emil and Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center to officially dedicate the Carpentry Lab as the Jimmy Robertson …

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The WEF Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The WEF Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month The Winchester Education Foundation salutes members of the Latinos Unidos organization at John Handley High School. The annual Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly, organized by the students, featured incredible costumes, dancing, and music — as well as inspiring videos and speakers that highlighted the beauty, spirit, and culture of our …

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Winchester Education Foundation Welcomes Bruce Downing as New Board Director

Winchester Education Foundation Welcomes Bruce Downing as New Board Director The Winchester Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the election of Bruce Downing to our Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning September 10, 2025. A long time community leader, Bruce brings a broad range of experiences to our Board. Bruce has served on …

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2025 “Come Back to Teach” Grants Awarded

2025 “Come Back to Teach” Grants Awarded The Winchester Education Foundation proudly announced the recipients of our 2025-2026 school year’s Navy Federal Credit Union and Mindy J. Loy “Come Back to Teach” educator grants at the 2025 Convocation Ceremony. The goals of the Navy Federal Credit Union Winchester Public Schools Educator Grants are to assist …

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Carl Rush Appointed President of the Winchester Education Foundation, Effective July 1, 2025

Carl Rush Appointed President of the Winchester Education Foundation, Effective July 1, 2025 The Board of Directors of the Winchester Education Foundation is pleased to announce the unanimous appointment of Carl Rush as the Foundation’s next President, effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Rush is a seasoned and transformational leader with an accomplished background in public …

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Winchester Education Foundation Hosts Annual “Lunch with the Superintendent” for Key Donors

Winchester Education Foundation Hosts Annual “Lunch with the Superintendent” for Key Donors The Winchester Education Foundation (WEF) recently hosted its annual “Lunch with the Superintendent” for Founder and Judge level donors in the Partner in Education program. This signature event also included the presence of WEF Board members and provided an opportunity to connect directly …

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Winchester Education Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members: Marie Imoh & Dawn Devine

Winchester Education Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members: Marie Imoh & Dawn Devine The Winchester Education Foundation (WEF) is proud to announce the appointment of two outstanding community leaders—Marie Imoh and Dawn Devine—to its Board of Directors, each beginning a three-year term on July 1, 2025. Marie Imoh brings a deep well of experience in …

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