Friends of Winnacunnet Foundation

03/07/2026

We’re excited to share that the Friends of Winnacunnet Foundation is investing in a refreshed website to better showcase the impact of its work across the school community.

The new site will highlight the many creative and innovative programs made possible through Foundation grants—programs that enrich the student experience and support the incredible work of Winnacunnet High School educators.

As part of this process, the Foundation would love to hear from anyone who has benefited from a Friends of Winnacunnet grant. If you’re a teacher or a student whose work has been supported by the Foundation, we’d welcome the chance to interview you and feature your story.

Behind the scenes, the Foundation is working with local alums to bring the project to life, with the goal of creating a space that celebrates our donors, our educators, and—most importantly—our students.

Stay tuned for the reveal in the coming months.

11/07/2025

Last spring, Brandon Albert and Olivia Bissey, Transition Program Teachers and Unified Sports Coaches applied for a FOWF grant to fund their innovative idea to host a Seacoast Unified Sports Day at Winnacunnet High School. Unified Sports Day brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in inclusive activities. It's a day of fun, teamwork, and friendship, promoting social inclusion and breaking down barriers. It includes various interactive events, both indoors and outdoors, that are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone such as adaptive volleyball, Zumba, and co****le. These events emphasize participation and teamwork over competition, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual respect among all athletes. Over a 175 students, staff and teachers participated in the incredibly successful event. FOWF funded supplies and all of the T-Shirts to commemorate the day. Our community is fortunate to have such creative and passionate teachers! Congratulations to Winnacunnet High School for earning National Banner recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School® and for being named to the ESPN Honor Roll of Unified Champion Schools! https://www.sonh.org/2025/11/02/leading-with-inclusion/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN6H-5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOiZZuWC-4a0kyAIAlgbUF1nT3tWxTS6v8zIJ6Cka7LlPp4KC2QzGBSMrubw_aem_PSh46fejuRVFDwtXhrp_Dw

We’re thrilled to celebrate Winnacunnet High School for earning National Banner recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School® and for being named to the ESPN Honor Roll of Unified…

11/06/2025

The Friends of Winnacunnet Foundation is proud to donate such an impactful gift to Winnacunnet. Thank you to all to attended our dedication ceremony. We are actively seeking new board members to help grow the organization and ensure its future. The commitment is minimal, and we welcome anyone who is interested in our mission.
Founded in 2005, the Friends of Winnacunnet Foundation has awarded more than $129,485.59 in grants to support innovative educational initiatives and over $100,804 in direct donations to the high school. The Foundation provides biannual grants to fund creative projects that enrich the learning experience at the high school.

10/22/2025

The Friends of Winnacunnet Foundation would like to invite the community to a very brief dedication ceremony next Friday October 24, 2025 at 4 pm in honor of our significant contribution of the electronic sign installed at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The purpose of the sign is to promote any and all school events and achievements and further serve as a vehicle for communicating town events or emergencies such as voting locations! Our non profit organization exists to strengthen and enrich the exceptional learning already happening at WHS by providing biannual grants that bring innovative ideas and opportunities to fruition. We are grateful to our partnership with The Brook which enables us to award such impactful grants. Since 2005, we have awarded $129,485.59 in grants to enhance education and $100,804.00 in donations to Winnacunnet High School. If you have any interest in joining our cause please reach out !

10/22/2025

10/14/2025

FOWF was pleased to support this grant application which provided the uniforms and ultimately the return of the color guard as part of the marching band at Winnacunnet High School ! if you haven't had a chance to see the marching band or the color guard or the incredible cheer squad, the last home game will be on Halloween evening, under Friday night lights!  Thank you to Parker Photos for the great photos❤️!

03/27/2025

The Friends Of Winnacunnet board of trustees  recently met, and considered eight grant applicants one of whom was a student initiated grant application  called " healthy cooking on a budget cooking nights"  student, Jenna, Kelley's  project aims to empower students with critical skills and preparing healthy budget, friendly meals.  by participating in this event students will take away basic skills for life after high school.  The Friends Of Winnacunnet Foundation board awarded grants to all of the applicants totaling $15,193.27  for the spring 2025 round of grants!  congratulations to Jenna Kelly on her upcoming Friends Of Winnacunnet Foundation sponsored event!