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Who We Are
We are an independent, non-profit organization that believes a vibrant public school system is essential to the social and economic well being of our community. Thanks to increasing support from our community, we have provided over $650,000 in support to our teachers, classrooms and students since 2003.
Why We Exist
- To give teachers the tools needed to teach effectively
- Increase educational opportunities for all students
- Foster scholarship and professional development
- Encourage creative and innovative curricula
Priorities 2010 - 2011
Through the 2011 academic year, our priorities are to:
- Provide tools for teachers, with an emphasis on technology and science
- Enhance community and parental involvement in our schools; and
- Support art and music in classrooms
In addition, we will continue to seek out and respond to specific identified needs consistent with our Mission and in support of the goals of Bend La Pine Schools.
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All you can eat Chili from 20 local restaurants will be featured at our 3rd annual CHILI COOK OFF, sponsored by ACE HARDWARE on January 29th at the Athletic Club of Bend - come join us from 2-6 PM!...more
SIGN UP NOW to Sponsor this years Trivia Bee, scheduled for February 10, 2012 at the Tower Theatre. Download the Sponsor Packet or click here to learn more about the Trivia Bee
Mt. Bachelor Ski for Schools 2011 was a great success! Thanks to Mt. Bachelor and all of you who participated, we raised over $14,000 for Education Foundation efforts supporting Bend, La Pine and Redmond Schools!
Get ready for the 2012 Golf for Schools event, scheduled again for this May! We are signing up courses now, contact our office if your golf club is interested in participating in this much anticipated charity event which raised over $7,000 in 2011 for schools in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, and Prineville!
Thank you to all the attendees who participated in this year's Principal Of The Day event on Friday November 4th, 2011. If you are interested in shadowing a school principal at a future event, please contact Heather at 541-322-5493
Ms. Faith Wilson donates a second $25,000 gift to the Wallace Wilson Endowment fund which supports the Wallace Wilson Spotlight award