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Closed: Buy fun books to engage early readers at Summit
Summary: Help Summit buy these “approachable” books by Bob Shea that are fun and engaging for early readers. Goal: $307 • Amount Raised: $0 • School: Summit Environmental Elementary School • Sponsor Name: Lila Planavsky About My Project: I work with 4th and 5th grade students at Summit Environmental School. My students are all working toward individual goals […]
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Goal Achieved: Southern Bluffs All-Purpose Community Walking Track
Summary: Help to build a track that will surround our playground, allowing those with all abilities in our building and community the opportunity to be together while supporting health and wellness. Goal: $5,500 • Amount raised: $5,505 • School: Southern Bluffs Elementary School • Sponsor Name: Stacy Raatz About My Project: Southern Bluffs Elementary is […]
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Chili Cook Off set Oct. 8 to benefit LPEF and D.A.R.E.
Local schools stand to benefit — and hundreds of stomachs will enjoy the tasty and spicy varieties of chili — at the annual State Bank Financial Chili Cook Off to be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Riverside Park in La Crosse. This is the 25th year of “heartburn and caring” for the Chili Cook […]
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Bowtie Classic raises nearly $24,000 to support La Crosse schools
In near-perfect weather, 91 golfers joined the fun and fundraising for the fourth Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open, held Sept. 3 at Forest Hills Golf Course. The number of golfers was a record, as was the total fundraising: a net of nearly $24,000 was raised to benefit the La Crosse Public […]
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2016 Bowtie Classic
2016 Bowtie Classic raises nearly $24,000 to support La Crosse schools Presented by Other major sponsors In near-perfect weather, 91 golfers joined the fun and fundraising for the fourth Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open, held Sept. 3 at Forest Hills Golf Course. The number of golfers was a record, as was […]
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Goal Achieved: Hamilton/SOTA I Easel for Outdoor Garden Classroom
Summary: An easel to utilize in the outdoor garden classroom would enhance teaching and learning in this vibrant, hands-on classroom space.. Goal: $325 • Amount raised: $325 • School: Hamilton/SOTA I Elementary School • Sponsor Name: GROW La Crosse About My Project: Hamilton/SOTA I has a beautiful shared outdoor classroom space, and 300 students have […]
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Major progress to be announced in effort to buy grand piano at Logan Middle
UPDATE: See news coverage from News 8 WKBT on David Marck’s announcement: “… My sisters and I wanted to get a great piano in a great space to facilitate great performances, and we hope to do that.” Logan Middle School students are in for a musical treat on Sept. 7 — and La Crosse music lovers […]
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Students show strong academic progress in second year of AVID
After two years, students in the AVID college-readiness program in La Crosse public schools continue to show strong academic progress, with grade point averages and rates of enrollment in high-level academic courses significantly ahead of their non-AVID peers. Most importantly, as nearly 50 diverse students get ready for their senior year of high school, they […]
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Goal Achieved: Hamilton/SOTA I Be Seated!
Summary: Your donation can match Hamilton school funds to buy Hokki stools to test as alternatives to student chairs for those who struggle with “sitting still.” Goal: $260 • Amount raised: $260 • School: Hamilton/SOTA I Elementary School • Sponsor Name: Steve Michaels About My Project: Our current student seating is traditional with desks and chairs […]
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Golfer could win Honda Civic LX Sedan
One lucky golfer could win an All New 2016 Civic LX Sedan with a hole in one during the Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open to be held Sept. 3 at Forest Hills Golf Course. The hole-in-one prize is sponsored by Honda Motorwerks, your La Crosse Honda dealer, offering new and used cars, as well […]
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