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As a partner of the Hartland-Lakeside School District, The Hartland-Lakeside Education Foundation (HLEF) enhances our school community by:
- Promoting connection and unity through school and community events.
- Supporting our teachers, staff, and district through volunteerism.
- Enriching education through the awarding of annual grants.
HLEF is a 501(c)3 organization.
The Hartland-Lakeside Education Foundation is Here to help
Our foundation is a registered nonprofit, dedicated to improving the Hartland-Lakeside community. We bring together the financial resources of individuals, families and businesses to support the school district, children and teachers.
Get Involved with The HLEF
There are many ways to help our cause!
Donate
We offer many ways to donate, from monetary to fundraising. All donations are appreciated.
Volunteer
Our many community events would not be possible without support from our volunteers.
Fundraising
We have ongoing fundraisers such as Box Tops and Mabel's Labels, as well as occasional focused fundraisers.
Events
We plan monthly events for students and their families, as well as events that include the Hartland community.
Sponsor
We are seeking community support to help us fund grants, enrichment opportunities, and staff appreciation events.
Grants
The HLEF makes annual monetary grants to help enrich the education of our district’s students.
HLEF Happenings
Parents’ Night Financial Report
Thanks to fundraisers like Parents’ Night, HLEF can continue supporting community events, providing teacher appreciation goodies, and awarding grants to staff, students, and classrooms across our amazing district. Together we
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Hartland Lakeside Education Foundation contributes to the Arrowhead Scholarship Fund to recognize the accomplishments of Arrowhead High School’s outstanding students. Congratulations to this year’s recipients, Cadence and
Volunteers Need for Field Day!
Volunteers Needed for Field Day! Field Day is right around the corner, and we need your help to bring the fun! This is one of the most exciting days of
Teacher Appreciation Week Wrap-Up
One week just isn’t enough to celebrate the amazing teachers and staff who teach, cheer on, and care for our kids every day. We’re so glad you enjoyed all your
Thank You for a Wonderful Parents’ Night!
To Steny’s Lake Country, Mike Tischer Entertainment, the companies that donated, and the participants who played with us, laughed with us, bought 50/50 raffle tickets, and bid your hearts out…
Grant recipients
4th Grade Field Trip
All the 4th graders at Hartland South headed to the Betty Brinn Museum for a Playground Engineering field trip! Students applied what they’ve been learning about energy, force, and motion
Feminine Hygiene Carts
We are happy to fund a micro-grant that will provide feminine hygiene product stations in our middle school. These carts, placed in bathrooms near classrooms and the cafeteria, will help
NSMS STEM Expansion – Project Lead the Way
We’re honored to have helped fund a grant submitted by Mrs. Schmidt and the NSMS STEM team to bring Project Lead The Way courses to North Shore Middle School. We’re
Transportation Magnetic Tiles
“The 4K friends want to give a big THANKS to HLEF for the micro grant to purchase transportation theme magnatiles! Our kiddos have been creating neighborhoods and building roads to stretch their
Gigantic Magnetic Tiles
“Hartland North students having fun with giant magnetic tiles in the Dreams Lab, thanks to a micro-grant from Hartland Lakeside Education Foundation! HLEF, your support helps spark creativity and hands-on