Wilson, North Carolina       
 
 

News/Events

 

In-Harmony

 

Adult Spelling Bee - Nov. 8, 2011

 

Career Day - Oct. 25-26, 2011

 

Career Exploration Collaboration

 

Links of Interest

 

KEEPING TABS

 

Related Sites

Wilson County Schools www.wilson.k12.nc.us

Donors Choose
www.donorschoose.org

NC Report Cards
www.ncreportcards.org

NC Teacher Working Conditions
www.northcarolinatwc.org

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
www.ncpublicschools.org

Public School Forum of NC
www.ncforum.org

Public Education Network
www.publiceducation.org

 

Funding

The Wilson Education Partnership generates operating funds annually from three sources: the in harmony concert, the Adult Spelling Bee, and the Annual Fund Campaign.

The in harmony choral concert began in 1990 as the organization's first fund-raiser. The concert combines the musical talents of the choral music departments from the three high schools, singing "in harmony". Since its inception, the event has served multiple purposes: to raise funds for WEP, to provide a venue where the high schools combine in unity rather than in competition, and to showcase the quality music program in Wilson County Schools. The Partnership receives the proceeds from the ticket sales. The March event continues to be a sell-out show and is much anticipated by the entire community.

The first Adult Spelling Bee was held in 1996. This event encourages the business community and educators to join together in fun to raise money to support school programs. Teams of four spellers register for the event. At the bee, they work together to correctly spell the words. When a word is missed, they may stay in the competition by purchasing the word. Teams are composed of school faculty, parents, business employees, and community leaders. Many businesses provide financial support to sponsor school teams. The Bee is held in a high school gym each November.

The majority of WEP's operating funds are generated from the Annual Fund Campaign.  The campaign is an annual solicitation appeal to businesses, industries and civic clubs. Gifts are accepted as investments in the future of Wilson County's children, providing programs that benefit students and teachers.

Public education impacts each and every one of us, and it is only through the generous support of our business community that the Wilson Education Partnership can fulfill its important mission.  Donate now to support the 2011-2012 campaign.  For more information about making a contribution, call 252-399-7726.

Contributions to Wilson Education Partnership are deemed charitable under section 501(a) of the internal revenue code as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3).  U.S. Federal Tax ID 581762623.

Thanks to the following businesses, civic clubs and individuals for their generous donations to support WEP 2010-2011 programs!

2010-11 Donors

GOLD APPLES

BB&T

Bridgestone Americas

Merck

Purdue Pharmaceuticals

Wilson Times

 

SILVER APPLES

Arts Council of Wilson Grassroots Grant

Carolina Forge Company

Skinner, Lamm & Highsmith

Time Warner Cable

Wilson Chamber of Commerce

 

BRONZE APPLES

Alliance One International

Everfi

Target Arts & Culture in Schools Grant

 

RED APPLES

Action Staffing Group

Dr. Gene Glover

Kidde Areospace & Defense

Progress Energy

Sallenger & Brown

School Promotions

Damone Sorensen

Thomas & Farris

 

BENEFACTORS

All American Kiwanis Club

Dr. Miller Gibbons

Elm City Furniture

Greater Wilson Rotary Club

Kelly Services

Peak Performance Resource

Schwartz & Shaw

The Candy Man

Towe Insurance Services

Voith

Watson Electrical Construction Co.

Wide Awake Kiwanis Club

Wilson Community College

 

Patrons

Anita's Marketing Concepts

Benton Office Interiors

Boykin Heavy Duty Parts

Bruce Foods

Burger King

Delta Kappa Gamma - Omicron

Geri Tent Enterprises

James Davis

Kitty Meares Catering

Land of Learning

Morrison Law Firm

NC Theatre Conservatory

North State Battery

Sarreid, Ltd

State Farm Insurance - Jana Lake

Style Masters Charter Service

Sugar Plum Shoppe

Taylor Law Office

Tobacco Rag Processors

Vaughan's Jewelers

Wilson Junior Womans Club

Wilson Mold & Machine

Wilson Veterinary Hospital

Woody Harrison