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 studnet 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
Accomplishments:
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Funds for Excellence Grant Program - Since 2005, the
Foundation has provided nearly $40,000 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.
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Scholarships - Since 2005, the Foundation has granted
$48,000 in college scholarships to 42 LPHS graduates. Click here to view the
scholarships the Lake Park Educational Foundation has awarded.
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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.
- Alumni Club - This exciting, new program began this past year to help LPHS graduates stay in touch with their alma mater. Click here for a brochure.
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 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:
o Annual Spirit of Excellence Celebration Dinner
o Friends of Lake Park Breakfast
o Annual JBI Golf Outing and Reception
o Private donations
o Staff payroll deduction program
o Family contributions at fall student registration
o Corporate sponsorship of events
Ways to get involved:
o Join a committee and help raise funds to support Lake Park High School
o Become a Foundation trustee
o Assist the Alumni Club in planning fun events for LP alumni
o Sponsor a Foundation event – Spirit of Excellence Celebration Dinner, Friends of
Lake Park Breakfast, JBI Golf Outing
o Make a donation – Every dollar counts!
Foundation Board of Trustees: click here to see the 2009-10 Board of Trutees.
2008-09 Donors: click here to see the 2008-09 donors.
Click here for
more information
Assisting the
Foundation
Donations:
Click here to make an on-line donation to the Lake Park Educational Foundation.
Monetary donations are always wlecomed 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.
Contact Us:
Mailing Address: Lake Park Educational Foundation, 590 South Medinah Road, Roselle,
IL 60172
Phone: 630.295.5401
Email: