The heart of the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation lives in the people who quietly show up, give selflessly, and lead with purpose. This year, LEAF is proud to recognize Beverly Richard  as our Board Member of the Year . Beverly has devoted countless hours to advancing LEAF’s mission not only through financial support, but through an extraordinary investment of time, energy, and heart. From reading grants, scoring scholarships, and helping distribute classroom stipends, to

The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF) Grant Express is o ne of the most joyful traditions at Lamar CISD. This year’s Grant Express brought smiles, cheers, and a few happy tears as LEAF awarded $500,669.21 in innovative classroom grants to teachers and campuses across the District.  On Wednesday, December 3, LEAF volunteers, district leaders, community partners, foundation donors, and members of the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees loaded into nine buses and hit the road

Meet Lorin Pargoud , a dedicated member of the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF) Board of Directors. Lorin is a professional with PBK , where he works in the design of educational facilities — giving him a firsthand look at how schools shape the future of our students. A true “worker bee,” Beverly lends her time and talents to both daytime and evening events, excelling in preparation, setup, and creative planning. Her favorite LEAF program is the New Teacher/Staff i

Beverly Richard, a retired educator with an impressive 45 years in public education—40 of them in Lamar CISD—has been serving on the...

Thanks to a LEAF I-Fly Grant , 162 fifth graders and eight teachers from Hubenak Elementary  had the unforgettable opportunity to bring...

September 22, 2025  – Rosenberg, Texas  – The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF)  is well-versed at hosting events that celebrate...

Meet Elgin Smith , one of LEAF’s dedicated board members, bringing enthusiasm, heart, and a passion for service to our mission. With a...

At Beasley Elementary, learning recently took a wild turn thanks to a LEAF grant awarded to Stephanie McDowell for her project, Wild...

Second graders at Jane Long Elementary recently embarked on an exciting learning adventure thanks to a LEAF Classroom Grant awarded to...

At Lamar High School, CTE Patient Care Technician (PCT) students in Ms. Lobitz’s class are stepping into the world of healthcare with...

The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF) proudly helped launch the 2025–2026 school year at the Lamar CISD Convocation , where over...

Thanks to Ms. Lucas and support from LEAF, Morgan Elementary’s music program received a variety of new instruments and supplies —...

We were thrilled to kick off the 2025–2026 school year by welcoming over 750 new employees to Lamar CISD at our annual New Staff Stampede...

There’s no better way to start a school year than by celebrating the educators who are just beginning their journey—and that’s exactly...

This month, we’re honored to shine the spotlight on Robin Stone-Loftin , a dedicated member of the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation...

In Ms. Deborah Hastedt’s 6th-grade science class at Wertheimer Middle School, students aren’t just learning about chemical...

At Adolphus Elementary, 5th grade teacher Ms. Brooke Howard recognized the need to make social studies more engaging and accessible for...

This month, we’re honored to shine the spotlight on Priscilla Salas , who has served on the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF)...

At Thomas Elementary, helping students feel safe and supported is a top priority, especially for the youngest learners. With the help of...

At Steenbergen Middle School Library, learning is moving full speed ahead—powered by creativity, collaboration, and code. Thanks to a...