2017 Bowtie Classic

2017 Bowtie Classic raises more than $27,000 for LPEF grants, other programs Presented by Other major sponsors   The fifth Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open teed off on Saturday, Sept. 2 with 91 golfers at Forest Hills Golf Club. The event — which is the largest

New fund in memory of former teacher Claire Jandt supports Northside Elementary library

A new endowed fund will help Northside Elementary School students discover the joy of reading through a grant to be awarded in perpetuity. The fund with the La Crosse Public Education Foundation was established in memory of Claire E. Jandt, who died June 5 at the age of 70.  Claire

Help LPEF while shopping on Amazon

If you are a regular shopper on Amazon, you can combine your shopping 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

Register by Aug. 24 for Bowtie Classic golf outing

Participants in the annual Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open will compete for $1,000 in prizes for La Crosse public schools, and will have the chance to win many other fun prizes through raffles and other competitions on the course. This year’s event — presented by Dalco — will

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

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 La Crosse middle school students. LPEF has awarded a $4,100 grant to Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (BLACK), a nonprofit formed last

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

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

Dave & Barb Skogen

“Barb and I believe we have an obligation to give — it’s not a choice. Barb and I have a soft spot in our hearts for public education. Barb’s parents were both lifelong educators. We’ve watched and learned how the LPEF functions year after year. LPEF seems to operate on

Rochelle and Aaron Nicks

“I received a great education in the School District of La Crosse. My children are receiving a great education in the School District of La Crosse. This educational excellence is possible because of our amazing teachers, and supporting LPEF is one way that I can support them.” — Rochelle Nicks,

Estate gifts

She was the kind of person who liked “making someone’s life better when they least expected it. … Nothing made her happier than to help a student who needed a hug … (or someone who needed) to believe that somebody cared.” — Mary Lund, describing her longtime friend Barbara Schroeder  

Rick Blasing

“There are those things in life that we intentionally do that have a deeper meaning; that resonate longer by helping or empowering others.  Sometimes providing a much needed donation can make all the difference.  That is why I give to the La Crosse Public Education Foundation – no group provides