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.
Upcoming events
May 4-8 ~ Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 15 ~ Popcorn & Spirit Day: Beach Day
June 1-2 ~ Field Days
June 24 ~ Tour of Hartland Bike Race
(Hartland Business Improvement District)
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.
The Hartland-Lakeside Education Foundation is Here to help
Our foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.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.
Parents’ Night & Silent Auction
Parents’ Night was a great success! Thank you to all of the generous Silent Auction winners who placed their best bids AND to all of our raffle donors — your support goes beyond this one-time event. Thank you for helping support and build a bright future for Hartland-Lakeside. Thank you
Spring Scholastic Book Fair
That’s a wrap on our Spring Scholastic Book Fair, and the results are in! Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped to make it happen and a special shout out to Modern Woodmen of America for their donation to the Book Vending Machine at Hartland North! This Spring’s
Glow Party Recap
Friday night’s Glow Party was absolutely incredible – thank you to everyone for bringing the energy and fun! We hope core memories were made! Please give a round of applause for everyone who made it possible…
December Teacher & Staff Appreciation
We’re wrapping up 2025 (literally)! We loved gifting the teachers and staff of HLSD a little extra time this season with free gift wrapping—plus a classic popcorn treat waiting in their lounges as they head into winter break.
Knights’ Care Crusade
The Hartland-Lakeside Education Foundation donated $6,000 to the Knights’ Care Crusade, bringing the total raised to $8,138 toward the $10,000 goal. These funds will directly support local families, beginning with Care Bags that will be filled by the North Shore Middle School Student Council. If you would like to contribute,
Kohl’s Wild Theater Performance at Hartland South
Students experienced a live theatre performance of Leona Lionheart Saves the World! An original production designed for grades 3–5. Through imaginative storytelling, students followed Leona on a journey where she meets real-life female conservation heroes and learns about nature, science, and courage. The program combined arts and environmental education, inspiring
Homework Club at Hartland South
Hartland South’s Homework Club received a grant for healthy snacks and essential supplies like dry erase markers! Ms. Stone collaborated with an 8th grade math teacher to identify middle school students who can serve as peer mentors for Hartland South students. By providing a healthy snack at each session, students
4th Grade Science Supplies
The 4th grade science team received a grant for additional clamp lights and bulbs! With more materials available, teachers can facilitate hands-on investigations in small groups during units like energy transfer and plant science. These resources will give students more opportunities to explore concepts in a meaningful, interactive way, helping
ChompSaws for Hartland South
Hartland South received a grant for 10 ChompSaws! These innovative tools will help students bring their learning to life through hands-on 2D and 3D projects. From reading and writing celebrations where students can create characters and settings, to building angles for geometry centers and designing 3D mazes for science investigations,
Vertical White Boards for 6th Grade Math
Thank you, HLEF, for your generous donation of three portable whiteboards to the 6th-grade math classroom. Research from Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms shows that students who learn math through the use of Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces experience increased engagement, richer conversations, more movement opportunities, and a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.