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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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The Latest News

DISCOUNTED GOLF AT AREA COURSES IS ON SALE NOW AT www.golfforschools.org. Purchase a discounted round at www.golfforschools.org to golf anytime between May 29th and June 10 at participating courses, and ALL proceeds go to benefit the Central Oregon Education Foundation in that area. See the press release for more information or visit www.golfforschools.org DON'T DELAY IN MAKING YOUR PURCHASE, DISCOUNTED ROUNDS SELL OUT FAST!!!

CLASSROOM GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR 2012. Thank you to everyone who submitted all the wonderful requests! The grants have been reviewed and the funding recommendations of the review committee are awaiting final approval. Grant recipients will be notified soon, and a complete list of all recipients will be posted here shortly thereafter. Please check back soon!

The ODS 2012 Trivia Bee raised over $43,000 for Foundation Programs and especially this year's Classroom Grants!! THANK YOU TO ALL SPONSORS, PARTICIPANTS, AUDIENCE MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS! About the Bee...

The 4th annual Chili Cook off was a HUGE success! Thanks to Title Sponsor Ace Hardware, all the participating restaurants and donors, and all the great Central Oregon Chili fans, we raised approximately $14,000 to provide much needed Activity Fee Scholarships to children in need! Click here for KTVZ video, click here to read the Bulletin article, or click here to learn more about the winners and participating restaurants.

Thanks to Mt. Bachelor and all of you who participated in Ski for Schools 2011, we raised over $14,000 for Education Foundation efforts supporting Bend, La Pine and Redmond Schools!

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