For over 35 years the Bend-La Pine Education Foundation has been enriching education in our community. Through the generosity of community-based and philanthropic fundraising, the Foundation invested over $196,000 into schools and students in the Bend-La Pine School District in the 2023-24 academic year, including:
- Activity Fee Scholarships for 279 middle and high school students to participate in school sports and activities.
- Classroom Grants in both fall and spring to 105 innovative STEM, Art, Music, and Wellness programs at elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Perseverance Scholarships awarded to eleven graduating students with a life changing opportunity to pursue higher education.
As the Foundation plans to support our students and teachers, we are excited to launch a new fundraising campaign: Elevating Education Step by Step. This multi-year campaign aims to raise funds for the Foundation’s core programs.
- Classroom Enrichments: The Classroom Enrichments program provides resources and support to educators in Central Oregon. Through this program, we aim to enhance the learning experience and promote academic achievement with innovative classroom projects including STEM, Art & Music, Mental & Physical Health, and Career Technical Education.
- Athletic Fee Scholarships: By providing financial assistance to students for activity fees, we ensure that every student who wants to join a team can do so — whether that be sports teams or activity-based clubs. We believe that every student should have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities regardless of their financial situation.
- Perseverance Scholarships: The Perseverance Awards program celebrates individuals who have shown exceptional determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Established with the noble aim of acknowledging students who display dedication and persistence, this program celebrates their journey to high school graduation and the ambitions they hold for the future.
We invite you to join the Foundation in supporting our public schools, educators, and students.
