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LPEF sets Nov. 1 dinner to celebrate 30 years of grants to La Crosse educators
Celebrate 30 years of classroom innovation grants awarded by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation! LPEF has set Thursday, Nov. 1 for a special dinner to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the first grants awarded by the foundation. The dinner will be held at the La Crosse Country Club, 300 Marcou Road in Onalaska, with […]
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Central High Class of 1968 raises nearly $6,000 to help current Central students
Central High School’s Class of 1968 — the first class to graduate from the then-new high school on Losey Boulevard – celebrated its 50th reunion Sept. 7-8, and provided a major boost for current students through fundraising on two special projects. Class members wanted to raise funds to support existing programs that serve those most […]
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Bowtie Classic draws record number of golfers, raises record amount
A record number of golfers helped turn the sixth Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open into a record fundraiser for the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. More than $31,000 was raised after expenses as 112 golfers teed off on Saturday, Sept. 1 despite a start that was delayed two hours by early […]
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2017 Bowtie Classic
2017 Bowtie Classic raises more than $27,000 for LPEF grants, other programs Presented by Other major sponsors The fifth Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open teed off on Saturday, Sept. 2 with 91 golfers at Forest Hills Golf Club. The event — which is the largest annual fundraiser in support of […]
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New fund in memory of former teacher Claire Jandt supports Northside Elementary library
A new endowed fund will help Northside Elementary School students discover the joy of reading through a grant to be awarded in perpetuity. The fund with the La Crosse Public Education Foundation was established in memory of Claire E. Jandt, who died June 5 at the age of 70. Claire received her Bachelor of Science […]
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Help LPEF while shopping on Amazon
If you are a regular shopper on Amazon, you can combine your shopping with a bonus gift to the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. All you have to do is start your shopping by logging in through this AmazonSmile link — https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-1610700 Or go to AmazonSmile, log in using your regular account name and password, and when […]
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Register by Aug. 24 for Bowtie Classic golf outing
Participants in the annual Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open will compete for $1,000 in prizes for La Crosse public schools, and will have the chance to win many other fun prizes through raffles and other competitions on the course. This year’s event — presented by Dalco — will be held Saturday, Sept. 1 […]
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LPEF provides $4,100 grant to support inspiring trip for black, biracial and multiracial students
The La Crosse Public Education Foundation is joining with other community organizations and individuals in supporting a trip designed to provide a transformational and inspiring educational experience for some La Crosse middle school students. LPEF has awarded a $4,100 grant to Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (BLACK), a nonprofit formed last year with a goal of finding […]
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‘Rock Stop’ July 12 to benefit RAK and food pantry at Hamilton Elementary School
Join personalities from 95.7 The Rock on Thursday, July 12 for a fundraiser to support students and families at Hamilton Elementary School. The start of school is just around the corner at Hamilton, which follows a year-round schedule and welcomes students back on July 19. To help them get off to a great start, our […]
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One golfer could win 2018 Toyota Camry LE at Bowtie Classic on Sept. 1
One lucky golfer could win a 2018 Toyota Camry LE by making a hole in one during the Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open to be held Sept. 1 at Forest Hills Golf Course. Register by July 1 for the early bird rate of $75 per golfer. The hole-in-one prize is sponsored by […]
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