Our Impact
Since 2006 the Ladue Education Foundation (LEF) has advanced the excellence of the Ladue School District by expanding opportunities for student success. The LEF connects philanthropy with public education. It is the LEF’s mission to go Above and Beyond for All Students. Thanks to our donors and volunteers, we are able to provide grants and programming at every level and in every field of study that impacts Ladue Schools students, staff and the broader community.
Impact Stories
Samantha Fischer
Student, Ladue Horton Watkins High School
“I am so thankful for all of the new poles this year! Having the right poles makes a huge difference in my performance!”
8th Grade Student
Ladue Middle School
"Moving here from another country has been hard for me. I had to leave all of my friends back home. Being in Sistakeeper is fun for me, gives me a chance to make new friends and talk about things that bother me, like missing my friends back home."
Dr. Jim Wipke
Superintendent, Ladue Schools
“I am extremely grateful to the LEF and its generous donors for the many ways that you have supported Ladue Schools over
the years.”
Grants Awarded
For 17 years, LEF has gone above and beyond for all students, awarding over $1.5 million in grants.
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Our grant program fosters innovation, creates meaningful change, and prepares students for the future economy.
K-1 Osmos
Conway kindergarten and first grade classrooms will use the Osmo technology to teach projects revolving around coding, simple math, spelling and drawing. Osmo is a unique gaming accessory that will positively impact the way children learn during independent work time.
Tubano Drums
The LEF is supporting Spoede Elementary’s music program by providing funding to purchase the necessary number of Tubano drums to complete a class set. With this funding, now all 4 elementary schools have Tubano drums.
Climbing Walls
Students have access to a climbing wall for physical education and extracurricular activities, thanks to a grant from the LEF to upgrade PE equipment in all district schools.