Wasatch Education Foundation

The Wasatch Education Foundation (WEF) was re-established in July 2019 as an arm of the Wasatch County School District to ensure its efforts aligned closely with the District’s Mission and Vision. With a refreshed mission—“Engaging community and corporate partners in providing supplemental resources to the Wasatch County School District to improve educational outcomes”—the Foundation has expanded its impact across a range of programs. WEF funds and administers the Wasatch High School scholarship program, awarding over $500,000 in scholarships each year to nearly 300 graduating seniors, including 43 We Rise students attending seven Utah universities with scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $8,000 annually and dedicated mentoring throughout college.

Additional initiatives include the Distinguished Educator program, providing nine exceptional teachers with $10,000 each; student food security programs like elementary and middle school backpacks and a high school food pantry; and administrative and fiscal support for the Wasatch Parent Network (WPN), which joined WEF in 2020. The Foundation also offers a no-cost fundraising platform for WPN, athletics, and activities, helping raise over $1,000,000 annually—all reinvested into Wasatch County students and staff.

As it grows, WEF is excited to add new initiatives to further support all grade levels, further enriching student achievement and staff success.