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

One golfer could win 2018 Toyota Camry LE at Bowtie Classic on Sept. 1

One lucky golfer could win a 2018 Toyota Camry LE by making a hole in one during the Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing and Knowledge Open to be held Sept. 1 at Forest Hills Golf Course. Register by July 1 for the early bird rate of $75 per golfer. The

Scott Mihalovic raises $7,442 for symphony and LPEF as a “Conductor Wannabe” contestant

Retired Logan High School Principal Scott Mihalovic was one of six community volunteers who competed as a “Conductor Wannabe” for the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra. Mihalovic is a member of the Board of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation, and half of the money he raises will go to LPEF in

Thank a Teacher Day 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 grant support from the La Crosse Community Foundation’s Carol and Duane Taebel Family Fund. RELATED NEWS COVERAGE ‘Thank a Teacher Day’

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

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 Central High School. The Mary Grace Sieber Fund at the La Crosse Community Foundation recently awarded the $1,000 grant that will