WHAT WE DO

Our Mission

Our mission is to enrich educational experiences in Liberty Public Schools by mobilizing community resources and financial support.
 

ESTABLISHED IN 1995

We are proud of what has been achieved in 28 years of service to Liberty Public Schools through the generosity of our supportive community!

OUR PROGRAMS

Innovative Learning

Student Programs
We recently launched two transformative opportunities for high schools students, the Student Leadership Academy and the THRIVE Institute. Students in these programs develop skills to help them thrive today and prepare them for their next steps!

Classroom Grants
Offering grants to support the creativity of inspiring educators was one of the first programs established by the Foundation. We have proudly awarded more than 700 classroom and educator grants, ranging from a few hundred dollars up to $10,000. Our educators use these funds to further enhance academic and personal success for Liberty students. From a sensory stimulation project for Special Education students to an outdoor classroom for an entire school, our grants are allowing students to learn, grow and thrive!

Student Grants
We love supporting student passion projects and want to give students the real world learning opportunity of applying for a grant to enhance their school community or serve the wider community! Student are empowered when they realize the can make a difference in their community, and group projects teach the importance of shared vision, collaboration and working toward a common goal. Students prepare a presentation and pitch their idea to a group of Foundation representatives. Individual students can also apply for grant funds.

ASSISTING

Liberty Cares Fund
The Liberty Cares Fund provides assistance to district families during times of financial hardship. Research has shown that children, especially those at-risk, are most successful when efforts are designed to engage and support the family’s ability to provide a safe and stable environment for their children. In partnership with the community, this fund provides the following to students and families in need: a Back to School supply event, shoes and essential clothing, a basic necessities closet and emergency funds for qualifying expenses. We are dedicated to making sure our students can come to school without the weight of adult problems on their shoulders.

HONORING

HOPE Awards
For 25 years, the Foundation has had the unique opportunity to celebrate and honor Liberty Public Schools students who exemplify special attributes above and beyond the normal efforts of the daily school routine. Annually, the Foundation hosts the HOPE Awards (Honoring Outstanding Personal Excellence), where students from every LPS school are recognized by their teachers, principals and counselors for demonstrating exceptional attitudes and actions, inspiring others and making their schools and communities better places. Students, families, teachers, administrators and mentors cherish this long standing program.

Innovator of the Year Awards
A new signature program for the Foundation is the Innovator of the Year Award. Community members nominate an individual teacher or a team of teachers for their innovative teaching methods. Award recipients receive funds to further expand their classroom innovation.

SOAR Awards Sponsor
We serve as the sponsor for the LPS SOAR Awards to recognize employees for Service Over and Above the Rest. Throughout the year, community members nominate employees for the honor. Recipients are surprised by district leaders and presented with an award and gift card.

First Year Teacher Welcome Gift
We congratulate first-year teachers with a small welcome gift so they can purchase supplies for their first classrooms!