Announcing $40,584 in Gold Star grants that will enhance music education, inclusive access, outdoor learning and more!

La Crosse Public Education Foundation is proud to support students at all grade levels through 13 grant projects receiving $40,584 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

Celebrating 2026 School District of La Crosse Retirees – 602 years of service!

We salute retiring teachers and staff! Join us in celebrating the following 26 teachers, administrators, teacher assistants, custodians and others retiring from the School District of La Crosse this year. Altogether, these dedicated people supported students, fellow staff, and school communities for a combined total of 602 years in La

LPEF’s Annual Thank A Teacher Day – May 5, 2026

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

Pelton Heuer Fund for Educator Advancement

Made possible through generosity from Sue and Fred Heuer, La Crosse Public Education Foundation is proud to announce the creation of a new endowed fund, the Pelton Heuer Fund for Educator Advancement.  Sue, Fred, and Sue’s father, Monte Pelton, all spent most of their working lives in various forms of

2026 Grants Award Luncheon

Friday, January 16th, LPEF held its annual Grants Award Luncheon to celebrate public education. The luncheon recognized April 2025 and December 2025 grant recipients. Also honored at the luncheon: Thank you to the Featured Presenter, Brian Renkas, music teacher at Logan High School who shared about the power of music education and recent examples

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