The Woodland Hills Academic Foundation is a private non-profit association devoted to supporting, enhancing, and promoting academic opportunities throughout the public schools of Woodland Hills School District. Our website is in the process of being updated so look for new features as we update.

2009-2010 Mini Grants Awarded
Posted on 11/30/2009
In 2002 the Woodland Hills Academic Foundation (WHAF) assumed responsibility for the Mini Grant Program, to support, encourage, and facilitate great teaching ideas in the Woodland Hills School District. Since then, WHAF has awarded nearly 100 Mini-Grants with funding totaling $45,000. These Mini Grants help educators expand and improve the learning environment, making a positive impact in their classrooms. WHAF is pleased to announce the recipients of Mini Grants for 2009-2010: • Endangered Species, Julie Werts, WHHS • Giving Back to the Community, Jared Hoffman, Bob Plosknauk, Paul Beard, Dave Ilko, Pamela Allen, WHHS • Yes! We Can Go Outside, Andrew Pollick and Andrea Sisk, WHHS • Steel Heritage Summit/Trip to Historic Braddock, Lisa Silverman, Rob Rodrigues, BCMC • Young Preservationist Video Documentary, Jared Hoffman, Jason Coleman, WHHS • On-Line Newspaper, Peg Siefert, Pat Kennedy, WHHS • Learning Sign Language, Jessica Ritson, WH Academy • The Big Boom Theory, Lisa Endler, WH Academy • The Academic Olympics, Ebony Taylor, WH Academy • Fairless Service Club, Rachel Scholze, Fairless Elementary • Journey Around the World: A Celebration of Cultures, Elizabeth Casey, Dickson Elementary Congratulations to these teachers.

The WHSD Foundation and WHAF are Merging!
Posted on 10/06/2009
The Boards of Directors of the Woodland Hills Academic Foundation and the Woodland Hills School District Foundation have voted unanimously this summer to consolidate. The new organization will be called the “Woodland Hills Foundation” and the two 501 (c) 3 organizations will begin working together for the 2009-10 school year as they work toward merging the entities officially. The target date to become a single legal entity is Jan. 1, 2010. Both organizations are excited about the change and foresee a very positive impact that one single organization representing the District will produce, especially when approaching Foundations, Grantors and the public with promotion and marketing efforts. A single entity enhances the ability to raise significant external funds for the School District.

WHAF Art Show 2009 Schedule of Events
Posted on 05/04/2009
Fri., May 8th: 5-8pm -- Open to the Public OPENING RECEPTION with refreshments Woodland Hills High School Soloists & Duets Sat., May 9th: 1-4pm -- Open to the Public Sun., May 10th: 1-4pm -- Open to the Public (Mother's Day) Tues., May 12th -- Open for School Field Trips Only Wed., May 13th -- Show closed for Woodland Hills Kennywood Day Thurs., May 14th: 5-8pm -- Open to the Public WHAF Annual Meeting, 7PM, with refreshments Selected Mini Grant projects presentations. 2009 Scholarship Awardees announced. Fri., May 15th: 5-8pm -- Open to the Public Sat., May 16th: 1-4pm - Open to the Public Wilkins Primary Puppeteers – 2:00-2:30 pm Laurie Shea, musician – 2:45pm Sat., May 16th, 7:30pm -- Alumni Cabaret - tickets required Cabaret will be held in the Braddock Library Music Hall Followed by a formal reception w/ refreshments at the Art Show Sun., May 17th: 1-4pm -- Open to the Public, CLOSING SESSION 6th Grade Spectacular, 1:30-2:30 pm (Strings and Band performances)