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The Leavenworth Education Foundation was happy to fund the busing and t-shirts given to kindergarten students in the annual Meet Me at the 50 event through a $2,500 grant funded by the donations received from our generous community members, businesses, and alumni. The Meet Me at the 50 event was held Friday, October 9, 2026 at Pioneer Stadium. The event brought together kindergarteners from Lawson Elementary School (class of 2039) and the seniors from Leavenworth High School

To kick off the school year, the Education Foundation presented two checks $32,500 (picture shown) and $6,500 (picture not shown) for a total of $39,000 to interim Superintendent, Cathy Redelberger and Chief Financial Officer, Beth Mattox. This grant will go directly to classrooms, providing teachers with additional funds to purchase classroom supplies and resources. The Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation has been a partner to Leavenworth USD 453 for 25 years.

The Leavenworth Kiwanis Club proudly presented a check to the Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation to support its annual reading grant. To maximize the impact of this donation, the Foundation provides a match to the donation. These combined funds directly support and enhance childhood reading literacy initiatives in our district's elementary schools.

Every fall, Leavenworth comes alive with Pioneer pride and the Leavenworth Education Foundation’s Alumni BBQ is at the heart of the celebration! Hosted Homecoming night, the BBQ brings together generations of graduates, staff, and community members to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate everything that makes USD 453 special. The fun doesn’t stop at food and conversation this year, alumni were treated to a tour of the High School , and the response was unanimous: the campus h

The Leavenworth Education Foundation was proud and honored to recognize outstanding students and dedicated educators at the 2025 Horizons Scholar Gala . We celebrated 30 incredible students whose hard work and commitment to excellence set a shining example for all. Each year, the Horizons Scholar Gala stands as one of the Foundation’s most inspiring traditions a night dedicated to celebrating achievement, gratitude, and the power of education. Every scholar selects a teache

The Leavenworth Education Foundation wants to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made our Meat Raffle a sizzling success! Your support helps us continue funding important programs and opportunities for students across Leavenworth USD 453 and we couldn’t be more grateful. A heartfelt thank you to the Eagles Lodge for their incredible hospitality and to The Suburban for supplying all of the amazing meat that made this raffle possible. We’re also deeply appr