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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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Attend the ODS 2012 Trivia Bee, scheduled for February 10, 2012 at the Tower Theatre to cheer on your favorite team, munch appetizers from Zydeco, and help support Foundation programs! If you'd liek to help, we still need donated items for event give aways...Learn More here
Download and print this flyer and take it with you during a visit to the brand new Panda Express, located at Cascade Village Mall, between Sunday, February 12th through Saturday, February 18th (this INCLUDES Valentines Day!)and you'll be helping the Foundation! Panda Express will donate 20% of all purchases made with flyers back to the Foundation! Don't forget to print and take your flyer!
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.
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!
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!