Naperville Education Foundation

08/26/2026

Thank you to Naperville Rotary After Dark for the hospitality and allowing us to share our work with you all.

Thank you to our speaker for this evening, Wendy Goettsch, Executive Director Naperville Education Foundation. Congratulations on NEFs latest launch Kid Booster Resource Center and for all you do in our community.
Thanks also to our Assistant District Governor Diane Cepela who joined us this evening. You are always welcome. Your support means so much!

08/25/2026

Interested in making an impact on future business professionals? Join us at our upcoming INC Volunteer Academy to learn about volunteer opportunities in our INCubator, ACCELerator, and mxINC business entrepreneurship classes.

📆September 14th
🕙10 AM- 2 PM
📍Naperville Municipal Center

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/N1hvhfeSzV2SCMAK7 🍏

08/21/2026

🎉 NEF Express Grants are OPEN for 2026–27!

We’re excited to kick off another year of NEF Express Grants, providing grants of up to $1,000 to Naperville 203 educators and students for innovative projects and experiences that bring learning to life!
Through Express Grants, NEF helps make great ideas happen—supporting opportunities that go beyond what the district’s tax supported budget can provide.

📚 Have a creative idea?
💡 Want to try something new?
Apply today and turn your idea into an opportunity! Learn more and apply at https://ow.ly/hl3w50ZCxwE

Thank you to our generous NEF donors and community supporters who make these grants possible. Together, we’re helping every student reach their full potential. Naperville Community Unit School District 203

08/13/2026

Thank you to Lakeside Bank for your generous donation to the Kid Booster Resource Center!
The donation of essential clothing and personal care items will help ensure that all our students can start the day ready to learn!
Naperville Community Unit School District 203

08/13/2026

🍏Happy first day of school! We're sending everyone a warm welcome back and hope this school year is filled with memorable moments and learning for all students, staff and families.

What are you most excited for this school year?

08/12/2026

More than 700 items sent - and the school year hasn't started!
Thanks to donors' generosity, this week the Kid Booster Resource Center sent 700+ items, ranging from shampoo to sweatpants, to many of our 23 buildings to meet anticipated student needs identified by school staff.

Now, we need help REFILLING the Center's shelves to make sure we're ready for expected and unexpected needs as the year begins!

URGENTLY NEEDED:
-Underwear (Sizes 2T-Adult XXL)
-Sweatshirts, sweatpants and shorts (Sizes 2T- Adult XXL)
-Personal care items and sample/travel size toiletries

Help REFILL the shelves!
Amazon Wishlist : https://ow.ly/WUBg50ZtU85
Target Wishlist : https://ow.ly/vfk850ZtU86
Donate : https://ow.ly/H5Mo50ZtU84

Did you know? Your gift provides essential items for students AND creates meaningful, real-world vocational training opportunities for Naperville 203 students with special needs, who will help operate the Resource Center.

Naperville Community Unit School District 203

08/11/2026

Thanks to Busey Bank for donating school supplies that were collected during their School Supply Drive as part of their Busey Drives Generosity initiative.

The supplies - including backpacks, paper, notebooks, crayons, markers, pencils and much more - will help ensure all students can start the year with the supplies they need! Thank you for supporting our students!

Naperville Community Unit School District 203

08/11/2026

Today's the day to shop at Evereve!
15% go back to NEF to support the students of Naperville Community Unit School District 203!

🎒✨ Back-to-school shopping that gives back! ✨🎒
Refresh your wardrobe while making a difference for Naperville 203 students. Join us for a special shopping event at EVEREVE in Downtown Naperville!

📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 50 S. Main St., Suite 108, Naperville

When you shop that day, 15% of all sales will be donated to the Naperville Education Foundation, helping provide opportunities and resources that support Naperville 203 students.

Grab your friends, check off your back-to-school shopping list, and shop for a great cause. We can't wait to see you there! Naperville Community Unit School District 203

08/10/2026

🎒✨ Back-to-school shopping that gives back! ✨🎒
Refresh your wardrobe while making a difference for Naperville 203 students. Join us for a special shopping event at EVEREVE in Downtown Naperville!

📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 50 S. Main St., Suite 108, Naperville

When you shop that day, 15% of all sales will be donated to the Naperville Education Foundation, helping provide opportunities and resources that support Naperville 203 students.

Grab your friends, check off your back-to-school shopping list, and shop for a great cause. We can't wait to see you there! Naperville Community Unit School District 203

08/07/2026

💛NEF proudly supports FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams across Naperville 203 elementary and junior high schools, allowing students to participate at not cost to their families or schools. Through FLL, students learn:

🖥️programming and engineering skills
🤝teamwork and collaboration
✨problem solving and critical thinking

🔗Read more about FIRST LEGO League at https://tinyurl.com/pz4evand

Naperville Community Unit School District 203