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  • Trust Point funds special grant for artists in residence for Hamilton-SOTA I reopening

    Posted on May 20, 2021

    The grand reopening of Hamilton-SOTA I School will be celebrated through the arts due in large part to a special La Crosse Public Education Foundation Gold Star Grant being funded by Trust Point Inc. The $5,200 grant funds visits by two instructors involved in theater, arts and dance to work with staff and students at […]

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  • LPEF grants support virtual and blended learning as pandemic impacts La Crosse schools

    Posted on December 3, 2020

    Wireless headsets and other technology to help teachers and students hear each other more clearly when using computers or tablets, plus other projects to support virtual education, are among grants totaling $23,369 announced Dec. 3 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). The latest group of 10 grants also include books and classroom materials, […]

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  • Racial justice training, diverse books and classroom materials funded through $26,400 in LPEF grants

    Posted on October 1, 2020

    Training for La Crosse school teachers and staff, plus purchase of diverse books and other classroom materials for students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade will get a boost due to more than $26,400 in grant funding announced Oct. 1 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Among the 11 grants are funding for an […]

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  • Inclusive projects for arts and athletics among 27 Gold Star Grants awarded by LPEF

    Posted on December 5, 2019

    Funding for adaptive athletic equipment, including sport wheelchairs and inclusive cardio fitness machines, are among 27 grants totaling nearly $44,000 announced Dec. 5 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Among the latest Gold Star Grants are projects to help students learn about local African-American history, to experience virtual reality settings across the globe, […]

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  • LPEF called “a lifeline” for educators in La Crosse schools

    Posted on October 17, 2019

    In new podcasts, teachers say LPEF’s “sole mission is to make school better for kids” Leading teachers in the School District of La Crosse are sharing their thoughts about the La Crosse Public Education Foundation in a new series of podcasts. The Gold Star Educators podcast series gives listeners an opportunity to hear first-hand from […]

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  • La Crosse students enjoy enriched experiences due to LPEF grants

    Posted on May 24, 2019

    La Crosse school students enjoyed new experiences this spring – from archaeology digs to working with visiting authors and artists — due to grants from the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). “The School District of La Crosse has a motto — ‘Dream. Believe. Achieve.’ — and our Foundation exists to help turn that phrase […]

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  • Outdoor experiences, virtual reality system top list of $36,384 in Gold Star Grants

    Posted on March 28, 2019

    Funding for snowshoes, equipment for a field research camp and money to provide a full-day of outdoor experiences for special education students are among 24 grants totaling more than $36,000 announced today by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Among the latest Gold Star Grants are projects for virtual reality equipment for use at […]

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  • $40,300 in Gold Star Grants awarded to support innovation in La Crosse schools

    Posted on December 4, 2018

    LPEF awards 24 “Gold Star Grants” in first round for 2018-19 school year West African drums for elementary school music rooms, a yearlong archaeology project to study early Native American cultures of our area, and partnerships to help parents improve relationships with their children are among 24 grants totaling more than $40,000 announced Dec. 4 […]

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  • ‘Rock Stop’ July 12 to benefit RAK and food pantry at Hamilton Elementary School

    Posted on July 3, 2018

    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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  • ‘Gold Star Grants’ awarded totaling $29,000 for schools

    Posted on April 10, 2018

    LPEF support for innovation in classrooms totals more than $70,000 for school year Support for virtual reality software and hardware, school gardens, weight room improvements, a community visit by an award-winning author, ice fishing equipment and a special jazz arrangement for a middle school ensemble are among 15 grants totaling almost $29,000 announced April 10 […]

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