Whitman-Hanson Education Foundation
The Whitman-Hanson Education Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), community-based organization committed to enriching the quality of public education in Whitman and Hanson. Since its incorporation in 2004, the WHEF has awarded grants to enhance educational quality throughout the system. These grants provided funding for innovative classroom projects, development of teaching strategies, special programs, new books and materials, improving technology and more.
Funds for the WHEF's programs are generated through community contributions, and all monies raised are used to extend public funding for the schools. All donations, in-kind contributions, and volunteer hours are gratefully accepted.
For 2012-2013 we helped to fund the District's first student delegation to China and the performances for Foreign Language week at WHRHS. Both of these initiatives help to further our goal of supporting the District's initiatives to increase cultural awareness.
Funds for the WHEF's programs are generated through community contributions, and all monies raised are used to extend public funding for the schools. All donations, in-kind contributions, and volunteer hours are gratefully accepted.
For 2012-2013 we helped to fund the District's first student delegation to China and the performances for Foreign Language week at WHRHS. Both of these initiatives help to further our goal of supporting the District's initiatives to increase cultural awareness.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Carousel Family Amusement Center on February 20th. It was a great success!!!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED OUR PIZZA BOWL ON SUNDAY JANUARY 27TH!!
We would also like to thank the following restaurants who so generously provided attendees with samples of their pizza: Mike's House of Pizza, JJ's, Bella's, Venus III, Papa Gino's, Trio Cafe, Uncle David's, and The British Beer Company. The competition was fierce and there were some outstanding pizzas. Mike's House of Pizza in Hanson won the Best Cheese Pizza and the Best Manliest Meatiest, Venus III won Kid's Choice and Trio Cafe won Best Vegetarian Pizza. Stardust Gym and the Old Colony YMCA kept the kids busy with activities and Babs from Carousel Family Amusement Center entertained everyone. Proceeds will benefit the first WHRHS student delegation trip to China.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED OUR PIZZA BOWL ON SUNDAY JANUARY 27TH!!
We would also like to thank the following restaurants who so generously provided attendees with samples of their pizza: Mike's House of Pizza, JJ's, Bella's, Venus III, Papa Gino's, Trio Cafe, Uncle David's, and The British Beer Company. The competition was fierce and there were some outstanding pizzas. Mike's House of Pizza in Hanson won the Best Cheese Pizza and the Best Manliest Meatiest, Venus III won Kid's Choice and Trio Cafe won Best Vegetarian Pizza. Stardust Gym and the Old Colony YMCA kept the kids busy with activities and Babs from Carousel Family Amusement Center entertained everyone. Proceeds will benefit the first WHRHS student delegation trip to China.
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On behalf of the Whitman Hanson Education Foundation, we would like to thank everyone who helped to make our January 11th Youth Battle of the Bands event such a success. We had twelve rock bands from all over the South Shore competing to be the first, second and third place winners. The first place winner was Risky Business from Hanover and they received $150 cash and studio recording time at 3D Guitar in Whitman. The second place winner was Push 4171 from New Bedford and they received $50 cash and a Sabian cymbal signed by Andy Zildjian. The third place winner was Long Story Short from Weymouth and they received $50 in ITune cards. In addition to the top three contenders, we had bands from WH, Braintree, Norwell, Duxbury, Dartmouth and Rockland. Many of these bands have played in local and Boston clubs and have participated in other similar competitions and they all rocked the house!! Jon Finn from Berklee College of Music/Jon Finn Group band, Fred Danner of Courtlen Recording Studios and Gerry McMorrow of Scituate Music Center were our judges for this event. Each of them brought years of music industry experience and expertise to their role. We cannot adequately express our thanks for their support of this event and the time they spent with each of the bands providing feedback. John Shea from WATD was our MC and he did an outstanding job keeping things moving!! We would like to extend a thank you to the WHRSD and their staff for their support in bringing this event to fruition. Many other people helped with this event but we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Janet Paru who was a tireless supporter and champion of the cause. She was joined by the Music Boosters and the China Trip parents and children in staffing the event. We also want to thank everyone who attended this event. The proceeds from this event will go towards the WHRSD Music Department and the first WHRHS student trip to China.
Recent Fundraising Events:
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October 25th the Hanson Children's Museum and the Whitman-Hanson Education Foundation
teamed up for a Ladies' Night Out fundraiser held at the Venus III in Hanson. Our thanks to all who
attended, to Venus III & the vendors! A good time was had by all and we made money too!!
On October 6th at 7 pm, Mass Hysteria: The Musical performed at the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. We had a tremendous amount of support and received many compliments on how entertaining this group was. Proceeds from this event will be used to help finance the first Whitman Hanson Regional HighSchool students' trip to China.
On September 22nd, 2012 we held our sixth Kids Fitness Festival at the Whitman Hanson Regional High School. This was a celebration of healthy food and healthy activities The focus of this festival was on presenting children with healthy food choices, non-electronic activities and exercise so that they can incorporate these into their daily lives. Participants were able to have Zumba lessons, karate lessons, dance demonstrations, face painting, moonwalks, obstacle courses, K9 demonstrations, dancing with a DJ, arts & crafts, touch-a-firetruck and much, much, more!! They were also provided with samples of free healthy beverages & snacks from Balance Bars, KIND Bars, Ocean Spray, Belmont Springs, and others!!
teamed up for a Ladies' Night Out fundraiser held at the Venus III in Hanson. Our thanks to all who
attended, to Venus III & the vendors! A good time was had by all and we made money too!!
On October 6th at 7 pm, Mass Hysteria: The Musical performed at the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. We had a tremendous amount of support and received many compliments on how entertaining this group was. Proceeds from this event will be used to help finance the first Whitman Hanson Regional HighSchool students' trip to China.
On September 22nd, 2012 we held our sixth Kids Fitness Festival at the Whitman Hanson Regional High School. This was a celebration of healthy food and healthy activities The focus of this festival was on presenting children with healthy food choices, non-electronic activities and exercise so that they can incorporate these into their daily lives. Participants were able to have Zumba lessons, karate lessons, dance demonstrations, face painting, moonwalks, obstacle courses, K9 demonstrations, dancing with a DJ, arts & crafts, touch-a-firetruck and much, much, more!! They were also provided with samples of free healthy beverages & snacks from Balance Bars, KIND Bars, Ocean Spray, Belmont Springs, and others!!
