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School Staff Shining Stars
They are the teachers who always go the extra mile for their students – and who remain inspiring years after a child has moved on to other grade levels. They are cooks who bring a smile to the faces of children. The administrative assistants who are the glue for their building. The custodians and craftsmen […]
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More than 130 school employees nominated for “Shining Star” recognition
They are the teachers who always go the extra mile for their students – and who remain inspiring years after a child has moved on to other grade levels. They are cooks who bring a smile to the faces of children. The administrative assistants who are the glue for their building. The custodians and craftsmen […]
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Your feedback needed on LPEF and priorities
We would love your feedback and need your help in setting priorities for the future of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. Please follow this link to take a short survey. Every two years, the LPEF Board of Directors re-evaluates its Strategic Plan with an eye on how to best fulfill our mission and strengthen […]
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La Crosse ‘IB World School” program gets boost from grant supported by former principal
Teachers and students engaged in learning more about themselves and how they fit in the world will benefit from a major new twice-annual grant program funded by the retired principal of North Woods International School. Earlier this spring, North Woods earned its official status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The staff has been […]
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LPEF announces $400,000 campaign for Random Acts of Kindness endowment
Schoolchildren with basic needs for clothing, school supplies, eyeglasses, hygiene supplies or help affording fees for field trips will benefit from a new endowment fund created by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). For more than 20 years, LPEF has provided Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) funds to La Crosse public schools, allowing school […]
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Grant recipients, community supporters honored at Grants Award Ceremony
Nearly 80 educators in the School District of La Crosse, along with a key business, a longtime supporter of education and a school principal, were honored March 8 at the annual Grants Award Ceremony of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). The ongoing pandemic forced some changes to this year’s event — instead of […]
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Longfellow teacher joins LPEF Board
A Longfellow Middle School teacher is the latest new member elected to the Board of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. Xeng Lee is a sixth- and seventh-grade Health teacher at Longfellow Middle School. Growing up in Green Bay, Xeng received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and has now […]
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North Woods Read-a-Thon for RAK
North Woods students hold Read-a-Thon for Random Acts of Kindness Support the Read-a-Thon: online donation form below Students at North Woods International School have a special cause this year for their annual Read-a-Thon as they will be raising funds to support Random Acts of Kindness for their fellow students throughout the La Crosse schools. Proceeds […]
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Grant recipients to be honored March 8 in ceremonies at 4 schools
More than 70 teachers and school staff members who have received grants in the past year from the La Crosse Public Education Foundation will be honored on Monday, March 8 during a special pandemic-style Grants Award Ceremony. Due to restrictions caused by COVID-19, LPEF is unable to hold its usual annual luncheon bringing together about […]
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Parents, educators among 3 new members of LPEF Board
Three parents – two with extensive background in education – have been elected to serve on the Board of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. Andrew Borgert is a data scientist in the Department of Medical Research at the Gundersen Medical Foundation. He has two daughters in the La Crosse school district, and his wife […]
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