Spring 2024 is now open.
The Wheeler Academic Booster Club Foundation (ABCF) and the Wheeler Magnet Foundation have opened their 2024-2025 grant request window. An earlier submission window allows teachers to utilize the materials for the entire 2024-2025 academic school year. This will help us know specifically what we are raising money for as we ask Wheeler parents for their monetary support. Our donors will know exactly what designated items they will be supporting.
While each group has their own budget and approval process, you will only need to submit one request for consideration. This is an awesome opportunity to request something that you desperately need, or want, for your students.
The Academic Booster Club Foundation and Magnet Foundation review requests that support academic success across all of Wheeler, requested items should benefit as many students as possible.
Last year, we funded laptops, ink, paper, and vinyl for the Wildcat Warehouse school store, class sets of scientific calculators, micro:bits for Engineering, iPads, Skills USA, LAPOND Hydroponic Grow kits, sheet music for the pep band, subscriptions to language websites, class sets of novels, review materials for AP tests, and media and linen carts. These are just a few things that helped our teachers create a unique learning environment.
Do not forget to attach supporting documentation. The more information you provide, the easier it will be for us to make a decision. Please attach pictures, catalog pages, product descriptions and how the product(s) will be utilized to its fullest potential. If you are requesting software or an on-line subscription, it must be a software or program that has already been approved by Cobb County Schools. Please note, items like annual subscriptions must be incorporated into your department budget in future years. Recurring requests cannot be funded by the ABC and Magnet Foundations.
Members of the ABC Foundation, along with the Wheeler Administration and Magnet Foundation, review all requests. One of the following three options will be issued for every grant request: approve, deny or table. We will do our best to meet your needs as quickly as possible.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 3rd, 11:59pm.
Thank you for all that you do on behalf of our students!
Wheeler Academic Booster Club Foundation and Wheeler Magnet Foundation