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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.
HLEF Happenings
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…
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is May 5-May 9th! Let’s show our teachers how much we adore them by providing them with snacks, lunch, and love! HLEF is collecting donations
Silent Auction LIVE
Our silent auction is now live and open to everyone—whether you’re attending Parents’ Night or not! Bid on:
Scholastic Book Fair
Thank you to our shoppers and volunteers at the Spring Scholastic Book Fair! With your support, we were able to purchase over $3,000 worth of classroom books to the teachers
Grant recipients
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
Indoor Recess Carts
Solving the problem of a lack of indoor recess activities at NSMS, 8th grader Evie T. requested a grant to create indoor recess carts stocked with games and materials for
Recess Squad
The “Recess Squad” at Hartland North, along with Ms. Zimmerman, received a grant for new recess equipment. The “Squad” did an amazing job rolling it out to all the students.
