La Porte Education Foundation

Welcome back Bulldogs, Dragons, Bullpups, Lobos, Bears, Bobcats, Cougars, Hawks, Leopards, Lions, Roadrunners, and Rockets! Let's see those back to school pics!

Have you ever felt like you engaged in an actual moment in history without leaving the classroom, or been asked to find a new way to utilize everyday items that are typically tossed in the trash to dramatically improve the quality of an ecosystem? Applications are open for the 2026 LPEF Grants, and we want to fund your INNOVATIVE projects that will give students the opportunity to live out the lessons that will help them grow!

Do you have an INNOVATIVE project that you want to bring to your classroom but don't have the money? Join us at La Porte U tomorrow to hear from the LPEF Executive Director, Charlotte Pennye, and Grant Committee Chairwoman, Debbie Wade, on how to write a winning grant proposal that can secure funding for your fantastic ideas.

Our educators have been so creative through the years with how they make learning fun and memorable for our students. This year we are looking forward to seeing your most INNOVATIVE submissions to date! Applications are open now. See link in the comments.

Did you know that of the over $150,000.00 the LPEF awarded last school year in grants, 59% of them were valued at $500 or less? In fact, 36% of the funded grants were $250 or less, and several of those were under $100 each! EVERY TIME you support the LPEF you are making a difference in our classrooms. Please register as a sponsor or attendee for the Denim and Diamonds Gala on October 3rd to help fund grants for the 2026-2027 school year!

If you are a past, present, future, or wannabe Bulldog, help us welcome all our teachers back today with a positive word of encouragement for the 26-27 school year! 📖✏️🧮🍎