It is the Lake Cities Education Foundation’s mission is to assist the students and teachers of Lake Dallas Independent School District through the awarding of innovative teaching grants to educators and scholarships to graduating seniors of Lake Dallas High School.
These grants and scholarships are funded through our annual fundraisers, the Gala and Auction, held each fall, and the Memorial Golf Tournament, held each summer. In addition, permanent endowments, established by friends and family members who have chosen to memorialize their loved ones, provide annual awards.
Unfortunately, the Board of Directors of the Lake Cities Education Foundation had to make the difficult decision once again to forgo our annual Gala and Auction. We love the community spirit that thrives at the Gala and the opportunity this event provides to bring together the many friends and supporters of the LCEF and the Lake Dallas Independent School District, so this decision was not one that was made lightly.
However, despite the lack of an in-person, gala, we are asking for you to consider continuing to support our teachers and students to provide them the same opportunities they or their peers have received in the past. The pandemic has burdened everyone worldwide, and it is our goal that teachers and graduating seniors have the same opportunities as in previous years despite these burdens. “Our Kids, Our Schools, Our Future” Fundraising Campaign is about ensuring that happens.
The first Lake Cities Education Foundation scholarships, totaling $4500, were awarded 21 years ago to 9 students. Today, the Lake Cities Education Foundation has provided over $560,000 in student scholarships and nearly $350,000 in grants for teaching projects. We certainly understand the trials the pandemic may have caused you, but if you have the ability to donate and feel so inclined, please consider supporting our Foundation, as our funds go directly to students and educators.
Donations can be made online at www.lakecitiesed.com/donate or, if you prefer, check can be mailed to LCEF, PO Box 1294, Lake Dallas, TX 75065.
We appreciate your continued support of Lake Dallas ISD students and teachers. Without you, a teacher with a unique project would not be able to share that endeavor the same way with students. Without you, a student going to college would face greater challenges paying tuition. Your financial support makes teachers’ dreams come true and enriches the lives and futures of our students. So thank you for all your support over the years! We look forward to continuing to partner with you to create opportunities for our students and teachers.
We cannot wait to see everyone again and continue our tradition of community spirit at our annual Gala and Auction in Fall of 2022!