On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Wellington Village Council presented checks to 11 local school principals for the annual Keely Spinelli grant program. Each school received $37,000 to fund programs specifically designed to support students who are struggling in math and reading — a total of $407,000. The program is named in honor of Keely Spinelli, the beloved principal of Binks Forest Elementary School, who died in 2008 after a long battle with cancer. The grant program continues her legacy of educational excellence by ensuring that Wellington schools have the resources to help those who need it most. Photo courtesy the Village of Wellington
