MissionTo support, enrich, and enhance the Lake Forest High School experience for all students, faculty, and staff by investing in educational excellence.
Investing in Educational Excellence
We have built a partnership with LFHS teachers, students and administrators to assist in creating a top-notch learning environment for all. Limited only by their imagination, teachers and students apply for grants that help provide unparalleled learning experiences. The Foundation carefully vets these requests to insure that we are making strategic investments in educational excellence.
Since 2002, the Foundation has awarded more than 290 grants totaling over $2.2 million. Grants like the Business Incubator, Makerspace, 21stCentury Learning Labs, Sound Studio, and World Language Lab have helped to transform classrooms into learning spaces that mirror professional environments providing students with opportunities to gain real world experience across the curriculum. In 2019 alone, 13 new grants across 9 curricular areas were funded at over $147K. These include additional redesigned science labs, virtual reality headsets, an audio-visual update for the Raymond Moore Auditorium, a website conversion for The Forest Scout, the final 20% of funding needed for the new Fazioli Concert Grand Piano and much more! |
Providing collaborative learning spaces, cutting-edge technology and world-class materials across the curriculum.
Donors & Sponsors Sponsors at our 2018 Luncheon
The positive and lasting impact the Foundation has at LFHS is only possible due to the generosity of our community. Every donation is valued and vital. Each year the Foundation partners with local businesses in a variety of ways to raise additional funds for grants. Event sponsorships and in-kind donations are critical to our success. Over the past decade, the spring luncheon has been our cornerstone fundraising event. We rely on these annual contributions from families and businesses in our community to achieve our mission. Visit our Donors & Sponsors page to learn more.
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Get Involved
If you are interested in getting involved in the LFHS Foundation please visit our Volunteering page to learn more or contact our Nominating Vice Chair, Ann Kiesling.
2024-25 Board of Trustees
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
Chair – Maureen Fitzgerald Immediate Past Chair - Suzanne Sands Secretary – Heather Minger Treasurer – Michele Marx Nominating Vice Chair - Ann Kiesling *Executive Board also includes all Vice Chairs. DEVELOPMENT Vice Chair – Nicole Phelan* Coordinators - Leigh Ann Bruhn, Lauren Fairchild, Mia Gregor, Elizabeth Norton, Melissa Williams-Mullenbach Mailing Coordinator – Kavita Swaminathan GRANTS Vice Chair – Jennifer Fitzgerald* Liaisons – Judy Gofron, Michelle Hill, Kate Jackson, Sandi King, Nicole Nassar, Carla Ojha, Monika Toczychi, Tammy Ward, Laurie Whisler Faculty Liaison – Ashleigh Malec EVENTS Vice Chair – Kirstin Carruthers* Event Co-Chair - Gisela Balassa Orestano |
BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Vice Chair – Peter Clemens* Business Incubator Co-Chairs – Paul Best & Matt Kiesling Pitch Coordinator - Susan Loiacano MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Vice Chair – Suzanne Sands* PR/Writers – Jean Osta & Melissa Williams-Mullenbach Social Media – Monica Yaun Webmaster – Spotlight on Grants – Caitlin Morse Graphic Design/Special Projects - Christiana Walsh ALUMNI RELATIONS Vice Chair - Lesley Fisher [email protected] LIAISON TRUSTEES APT Liaison - Boosters Liaison – Faculty Liaison – Ashleigh Malec Tech Liaison - Corey Holmer EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Board of Education Liaison – David Burns Superintendent – Dr. Michael Montgomery LFHS Principal – Dr. Erin Lenart |
Board of Trustees In Action
2022 Grant Day
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Grant Day 2023
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Grant Day 2019
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