• Second Thank a Teacher Day set for May 3

    Posted on April 1, 2016

    If you can “solve for X” in a basic equation, and know the importance of the Underground Railroad in American history, or still laugh when recalling the whitewashing episode from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, chances are you have a teacher to thank. Want to volunteer May 3? Details below The community is being asked […]

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  • Square dance Saturday benefits strings program

    Posted on January 19, 2016

    Join the fun this Saturday at a traditional square dance — with all proceeds going to benefit strings music programs in the School District of La Crosse. No square-dancing experience is necessary to have a good time on Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Concordia Ballroom, 1129 La Crosse St. Admission is […]

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  • 2016 Grants Award Luncheon celebrates Strong Schools, Strong Community

    Posted on January 18, 2016

    Recipients of 40 grants honored at 2016 event Nearly 240 people came together on Jan. 18, 2016, in a celebration of public schools at the annual Grants Award Luncheon hosted by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. The luncheon — presented by Festival Foods — celebrates teachers, staff, students and community members whose grant requests provide […]

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  • Fundraising tops $230,000 for AVID college-readiness program

    Posted on December 16, 2015

    Private dollars relieve cost to taxpayers as $25,000 gift from Franke Foundation helps the La Crosse Public Education Foundation beat goal for its largest-ever campaign A college-readiness program with a proven track record nationally is well on its way to implementation and taxpayers will be saved nearly $230,000 in implementation costs due to successful fundraising […]

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  • $30,153 in grants for classrooms announced

    Posted on December 8, 2015

    LPEF awards 22 grants to support innovation in public schools in first round this school year Support for innovative approaches and technology for use in science, math, social studies, reading, health and fine arts in the School District of La Crosse are among 22 grants totaling $30,153 announced Dec. 8 by the La Crosse Public Education […]

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  • Annual Grants Award Luncheon set for Jan. 18, 2016

    Posted on December 7, 2015

    Strong Schools, Strong Community set as theme as more than 60 teachers honored Please join us as we salute teachers and other grant recipients, plus some special award winners, at our annual Grants Award Luncheon. This year’s luncheon — presented by Festival Foods — will be held Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, in The Cargill Room […]

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  • Support LPEF, other nonprofits at Care & Share Expo Dec. 5

    Posted on November 13, 2015

    The La Crosse Public Education Foundation will be among more than 40 local nonprofit organizations gathered on Saturday, Dec. 5 for the 5th annual Care & Share Expo. The event, hosted by the Robert and Eleanor Franke Charitable Foundation, is held in the museum room of the La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St., from […]

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  • LPEF grants connect students and teachers to new technology

    Posted on November 11, 2015

    Technology is engaging La Crosse school students in new ways, thanks to grants from the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. La Crosse Design Institute students are using iPad microscopes to move the lab outside. “It allows them to look at life in different ways — it catches their interest vs. looking at a slide (under […]

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  • Give to LPEF while doing your holiday shopping on Amazon

    Posted on November 9, 2015

    If you are a regular online shopper at Amazon, you can combine your holiday gift-buying 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 […]

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  • Students add extra spice to Chili Cook Off

    Posted on October 2, 2015

    Students from several La Crosse schools performed music and produced special chili recipes, adding extra spice and fun to the 24th annual State Bank Financial Chili Cook Off held Oct. 10 at Riverside Park. In all, 23 teams competed to try to satisfy the hungry crowd paying a $7 admission fee for all the chili they […]

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