EDUCATION FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF SUPPORT FOR BEND-LAPINE SCHOOLS; AWARDS $72,000 TO LOCAL SCHOOLS

EDUCATION FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF SUPPORT FOR BEND-LAPINE SCHOOLS; AWARDS $72,000 TO LOCAL SCHOOLS

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Since 1988, the Bend-LaPine Education Foundation has invested over $2.1 million into our local K-12 public schools through the generosity of business and community support, foundation grant awards and individual donors. As we enter our 35th year, we are thrilled to continue our long standing classroom grant program. 

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Classroom Grants - In 2023, the Foundation is funding over $72,000 for classroom grants impacting schools throughout the District at all levels (elementary through high school).  Our work helps students engage in STEM, art, music & wellness opportunities regardless of skill level, gender, interests, culture, language or socioeconomic status. 

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Media Opportunity

DATE: November 8, 2023

TIME: 11am-3pm 

LOCATION: Schools vary from La Pine Elementary, Middle and High Schools to Cascade and Pacific Crest Middle School

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Join leaders from the Education Foundation for Bend LaPine Schools as they announce 2023 Classroom Grant award winners at local schools.  Teachers and administrators will be available for interviews to discuss their grant programs. 

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About the Bend La-Pine Education Foundation
Started in 1988, the Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit comprised of parents, community leaders, educators, and citizens who share the belief that a vibrant public school system is essential to the social and economic well-being of our community. The Foundation mobilizes community resources to fund innovative academic STEM, art, music and wellness programs that go beyond normal school funding at the 36 schools within the Bend-La Pine School District. Other programs include Activity Fee Scholarships, Latinx Scholarships and Perseverance Scholarships. Learn more about the Foundation in our 2022-23 Annual Report: https://www.blpedfoundation.org/news/2022-2023-annual-report

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