Events & Initiatives

Throughout the school year, WPSF is always looking to raise funds to support our grantees through community activies and our Annual Appeal.

Annual Appeal

WPSF was founded to supplement the school budget by funding grant requests from teachers and administrators in Wayland schools. Your donations bring excellence to our classrooms and help keep Wayland among the top-ranking school districts in the Boston area. Since our inception, the Foundation has awarded over $4 million for a wide variety of new programs, ranging from innovative classroom technologies and curriculum enhancements to thought-provoking speakers and inspiring performances.

Whether you give $50, $500 or more, your dollars really do make a difference in the lives of Wayland students and teachers.

  • Increase your impact with a matching gift from your employer! If you or your spouse work for a company which offers this benefit, just fill out your company's matching gift form and mail it to us. Simply check with your Human Resources department for guidelines and forms. Many companies even double-match.

  • Looking for a thoughtful way to honor or remember a family member, friend or colleague? With a tribute gift, you can express your gratitude or commemorate a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or graduation.

    Please email us for questions about Stock Transferring, Tribute Gifts, or Matching Gifts.

Hats Off

FALL + SPRING

Share a special THANK YOU with a teacher or staff member, in our unique giving event where we Honor & Appreciate Teachers and Staff.

The Wayland Public Schools Foundation HATS OFF! fundraiser is a perfect way to share your gratitude to our incredible teachers and staff for all they do for our students and the Wayland schools.

Reading Challenge

WINTER

If you love to read, our Reading Challenge is the event for you. For a few weeks every winter, we challenge you to get reading using our fun checklist loaded with exciting challenges. Registrants are entered to win amazing prizes, and then are invited to join in our in-person celebration with local authors, crafts books, and even more prizes.

Spelling Bee

SPRING

Coming soon.

Gala

SPRING

The Wayland Public Schools Foundation invites you to our Annual Fundraiser. It is an unforgettable evening of drinks, auctions, and dancing! Tickets go on sale in April and sell-out very quickly. Your participation supports our mission to enhance educational opportunities for all students.