La Crosse Community Foundation – La Crosse Public Education Foundation

Logan Middle School Heart Rate Monitors Project

Posted by Tiffany Brubaker on January 11, 2024

With funding from the La Crosse Community Foundation, WKTY Cares, and LPEF, Logan Middle School will be…

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Thank-a-Teacher celebration goes virtual for 2020

Posted by David Stoeffler on April 29, 2020

The buildings in La Crosse public schools may be closed, but schooling continues — through the heroic efforts of teachers, administrators, support staff, cooks and many others. To recognize those…

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Dick Swantz, former superintendent and co-founder of LPEF, dies at age 84

Posted by David Stoeffler on October 18, 2019

Richard Swantz, the longest serving superintendent of schools in La Crosse history and a co-founder of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation, died Oct. 15, 2019 at the age…

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LPEF grant-writing initiative bringing new funds to District

Posted by David Stoeffler on October 16, 2019

Students in the School District of La Crosse are benefiting from a range of opportunities – including family nights, classroom library books, choral risers, wireless microphones and adaptive sports…

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Thank a Teacher Day 2019

Posted by David Stoeffler on May 7, 2019

Teachers and other staff members in the School District of La Crosse were treated to fruit, donuts and muffins — plus a hearty helping of “thank you” messages from…

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Community Foundation approves $25,000 grant for Random Acts of Kindness

Posted by David Stoeffler on November 17, 2018

Students in need of clothing, shoes, personal hygiene items, transportation and other basic support will be the beneficiaries of a $25,000 grant awarded to the La Crosse Public Education…

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Teacher appreciation efforts in La Crosse schools receive permanent support from new Carol Taebel “Thank a Teacher” Fund

Posted by David Stoeffler on October 5, 2018

Carol Taebel has fond memories of her childhood years growing up in the Chicago area, and says she “had a wonderful 4th grade teacher” named Mrs. Kelly. “For years…

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LPEF provides $4,100 grant to support inspiring trip for black, biracial and multiracial students

Posted by David Stoeffler on July 4, 2018

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…

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Thank a Teacher Day 2018

Posted by David Stoeffler on May 19, 2018

Enjoy photos and links to news coverage of our fourth annual Thank a Teacher Day in La Crosse public schools, held Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Treats were provided via…

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Grant will help Central special education students with reading, math skills

Posted by David Stoeffler on May 19, 2018

A grant awarded to the La Crosse Public Education Foundation will be used to purchase leveled books to help with reading and math skills for special education students at…

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