Celebrating Solar on La Crosse Schools (SOLS): $548,000 raised for 5 major solar projects in the School District of La Crosse since 2020

Solar on La Crosse Schools (SOLS) was started in 2020 by several La Crosse community members passionate about advancing clean energy and enriching our schools. These volunteers recognized that switching to solar energy helps cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, reduces energy costs, and provides new sustainability learning resources.

$51,386 awarded to support enhanced education for students in the School District of La Crosse by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation

La Crosse Public Education Foundation is proud to support students at every school building in the School District of La Crosse through 22 grant projects receiving $51,386 in funding. Through Gold Star grants, educators have the chance to be professionally creative and students get access to experiences that engage them

2025 Bowtie Classic Golf Outing & Knowledge Open

The 13th annual Bowtie Classic Golf Outing & Knowledge Open was another great success!! Congratulations to the winning teams that won grants for the School District of La Crosse. Check out photos from the event and raffle winners on our Facebook page! Thank you to our following sponsors who make

RAK Champions – Delta Kappa Gamma – Alpha Omega Chapter

For the past several years, members of the Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma have come together to support LPEF’s Random Acts of Kindness program. Since 2022 members have donated over $1,300 to ensure that students throughout La Crosse public schools are able to get to school, be ready

Donor Spotlight: Kiwanis Club of La Crosse

In 2025, the Kiwanis Club of La Crosse made a $2,500 donation to partner with La Crosse Public Education Foundation in showing appreciation for school and district staff. The club’s generous donation will fund LPEF’s New Staff Welcome program, which provides a gift card and welcome message to all new

Celebrating 2025 District Retirees!

We salute retiring teachers and staff! The following 30 teachers, administrators, teacher assistants, custodians and others are ending a career of service to students in the School District of La Crosse. Some have already retired, while others will end careers later this year. Altogether, they have served 846 years in

2025 Thank A Teacher Day, May 6

All teachers and staff in the School District of La Crosse are being recognized and celebrated today as part of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation’s annual Thank A Teacher celebration! Before school begins on Tuesday, volunteers organized by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation will make special deliveries to

Gold Star Grants promote life-skills, literacy, music, leadership and more with $43,883 awarded by La Crosse Public Education Foundation – April 2025

La Crosse Public Education Foundation is proud to support students at all grade levels through 18 grant projects receiving $43,883 in funding. These grants provide teachers with a chance to expand their skills, give students access to exciting educational experiences, and allow students, staff, and schools to collaborate on exciting

Kember Family Music Grant to Support Music Education

Students and educators in the School District of La Crosse will have access to additional resources to support music education, thanks to the generosity of Jerry and Nan Kember. Jerry and Nan both spent their careers in education. As a music educator and later administrator and Superintendent in the School

Welcome Charlotte Roberts and Tony Gingrasso

LPEF is pleased to welcome Charlotte Roberts and Tony Gingrasso to our Board of Directors. Charlotte has worked in education for 18 years. Her fondest memories while working in education include teaching in elementary schools. She currently works as a professor at UW-La Crosse in the Early Preparation Program for