Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024-25 LPEF School Grants! In the third year of this initiative, the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation (LPEF) is awarding $9,062 in direct grants to three schools within the Lynwood Unified School District. These grants have been awarded to support school-wide projects aimed at enriching and enhancing the learning environments for both students and teachers in the District. Since 2023, LPEF has awarded nine grants totaling $28,776.
The 2024-25 LPEF School Grant Program recipients are listed below.
Hawk’s Nest Game Room
To create a dedicated space that enhances students' empathy, social confidence, emotional regulation, and language skills through structured and interactive play-based activities.Yamiler Varela, Principal
Helen Keller Elementary School
Reading for All: Enhancing Literacy Across Grades K-6
To foster a lifelong love of reading, this initiative enhances literacy resources, supports teacher professional development, and engages families and students through inclusive reading activities and events.
Christine Kim, Principal
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Horticultural Garden
To help special needs students aged 18-22 develop independent living, social-emotional, and vocational skills, this project uses horticultural therapy, promoting teamwork, environmental awareness, and practical life skills.
Ramon Enriquez, Principal
Vista High School
For more information on the LPEF School Grant Program, contact Elsa Chagolla, LPEF Executive Director at 310.985.9713 or info@lynwoodedfoundation.org.