We Invest | We Connect | We Inspire
The Foundation provides teacher recognition through classroom grants and district wide grants, facilities improvement, student scholarships and other support where tax dollars are not available. Supporters and donors include alumni, district residents, businesses, teachers, staff, parents, and friends who share a belief that a strong public education is essential to the quality of life and future wellbeing of our community.
The Westside Foundation provides the support needed for our teachers and staff to personalize their approach to teaching. We proudly partner with our generous community to ensure that all WCS students have access to academic excellence and personalized learning to meet the unique needs of all learners..
Strategic Objectives
- Raise funds for direct contribution to the continuance of educational excellence while serving the unique needs of all learners in our community
- Support programs for which district funds are not available
- Recognize and celebrate excellence through student scholarships and teacher/staff awards
- Provide an outstanding early childhood program and Club 66 program
Board of Directors
Chairman
Terry Kroeger
Vice Chairman
Nate Dodge
Treasurer
Randy Horn
Secretary
Jamie Friedland
Directors
- Ricky Anderson
- Josh Bartee
- Ann Christiansen
- Mark Frei
- Jamie Friedland
- Danielle Gordman
- Chris Hawkins
- Ann Hofmann
- Rick Kelley
- John Kotouc
- C.L. Landen
- Clark Lauritzen
- Mike Lucas
- Mike Murphy
- Sandy Parker
- Tony Schrager
- Meagan Van Gelder
- Mike Williams
- Ken Bird, Emeritus
- Jacquie Estee, Emeritus
President
Terry Hanna
VP of Community Relations
Erika Conces
Marketing and Events Manager
Katie Henningsen
Executive Operations Manager
Theresa Simonetti