Wide banner image of two smiling elementary-age girls seated at xylophones in a music classroom, with colorful star graphics overlaid on the left and right edges.

Bellingham Public Schools Foundation

Education Foundation Website Design

The Bellingham Public Schools Foundation bridges the gap between a basic education and a brighter future—funding the extras that state and local dollars can’t, like hands-on STEM projects, music and arts programs, mental health services, and urgent student needs like food, clothing, and medication. Weiher Creative was hired to bring a fresh, vibrant new look to the website—youthful energy, clearer navigation, expanded information, and a design that gets donors excited about partnering with the Foundation. The result is a modern WordPress site that’s warm and welcoming, easy to update, and built to inspire community investment in Bellingham’s kids.

Project Scope

Website Design
Illustration
WordPress Development

Screenshot of the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation homepage, featuring the headline "Every Child Deserves a Chance to Thrive," key impact statistics including 2,000+ YES Cards and 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and a quote from a Birchwood Elementary community member. Screenshot of the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation's About Us page, featuring the organization's mission, values, and vision statements, along with information about the Bellingham Promise and the Foundation's history since 1993. Screenshot of the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation's What We Support page, listing program areas including YES Cards, Teacher Grants, STEAM, Early Childhood Education, and Student Well-Being, with photos of students engaged in art and learning activities. Image 7 — YES Cards page Screenshot of the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation's YES Cards page, explaining that YES Cards are $100 mini-grants that allow teachers to immediately meet students' urgent needs, with impact stats showing 417 YES Cards funded last year and a 27% increase in requests. Image 8 — About Us page Screenshot of the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation's About Us page, featuring the organization's mission, values, and vision statements, along with information about the Bellingham Promise and the Foundation's history since 1993. A few notes: for the page screenshot images (2, 4–8), you may want shorter, more concise alt text if these are used as decorative thumbnails rather than informational images. Let me know if you'd like any of these adjusted in tone, length, or detail! Screenshot of the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation's Our Impact page, displaying six impact stat cards including 3,500+ students served through enrichment programs, 700+ families with lunch debt paid off, and 67 teacher grants funded, alongside photos of students in a classroom. Screenshot of the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation's YES Cards page, explaining that YES Cards are $100 mini-grants that allow teachers to immediately meet students' urgent needs, with impact stats showing 417 YES Cards funded last year and a 27% increase in requests. Screenshot of the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation's Make a Gift donation page, featuring a photo of two smiling girls, a headline reading "Every Child Deserves a Chance to Succeed," and an online donation form with giving options from $25 to $1,000.