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Lake Park High School Educational Foundation

Welcome:

The Lake Park Educational Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources for unique programs and activities to enhance student learning at Lake Park High School.  We invite you to join us in growing excellence at Lake Park High School! 

Mission: 

The mission of the Lake Park Educational Foundation is to provide resources for unique programs and activities to enhance student learning.

Goals:

The Foundation will fulfill its mission by directing support towards the following goals:

  • Promote student development
  • Encourage innovative teaching opportunities
  • Encourage school/community partnerships
  • Provide financial resources to achieve the goals of the Foundation

Donations:

Click here to make an on-line donation to the Lake Park Educational Foundation.

Monetary donations are always welcomed and appreciated.  Please make checks payable to the Lake Park Educational Foundation and send them to:
Lake Park Educational Foundation, 590 South Medinah Road, Roselle, IL  60172.

Accomplishments:

  • Funds for Excellence Grant Program - Since 2005, the Foundation has provided $56,000 to LPHS teachers for innovative programs that enhance the educational opportunities for our students.   Click here for a list of grants which the Lake Park Educational Foundation has funded.

  • Scholarships - Since 2005, the Foundation has granted $82,000 in college scholarships to 77 LPHS graduates.  Click here to view the scholarships the Lake Park Educational Foundation has awarded.

  • Spirit of Excellence Award - This annual award honors excellence amongst Lake Park students, staff, and alumni.  Click here to view our Spirit of Excellence Award honorees.

  • Emergency Support Fund - This fund was created to help students experiencing financial need with educational-related items.


What is the relationship between the Foundation, Lake Park High School and the community?

Although the Foundation operates independently, it works closely with the Lake Park Board of Education and staff in assessing needs and developing projects and programs. The Foundation encourages and solicits suggestions from school staff, alumni, business and community leaders, and members of the Lake Park community.  Since the Foundation is a non-profit organization, it relies soley on the generous support of individuals like you!

Funding Sources:

  • A Night of Fine Dining and Theatre -- February 15, 2013
  • Lake Park Spirit of Excellence Celebration Dinner -- April 4, 2013
  • Commencement Box Suites -- June 3, 2013
  • Private donations
  • Staff payroll deduction program
  • Family contributions at fall student registration
  • Corporate sponsorship of events

Ways to get involved:

  • Join a committee and help raise funds to support Lake Park High School
  • Become a Foundation board member
  • Sponsor a Foundation event – Spirit of Excellence Celebration Dinner, Friends of Lake Park Breakfast, Golf Outing and Mingle at Medinah Reception
  • Make a donation – Every dollar counts!

Foundation Board of Trustees:

Click here to see the 2012-13 Board of Directors.


Donors:

Click here to see the 2011-12 donors.

Contact Us:

Mailing Address:  Lake Park Educational Foundation, 590 South Medinah Road, Roselle, IL  60172
Phone:  630.295.5401
Email:  Jennifer Jungel by clicking on her name