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Board Member Spotlight "Meet Priscilla Salas"
This month, we’re honored to shine the spotlight on Priscilla Salas , who has served on the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF)...
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4 days ago2 min read


Creating Calm: A Space for Little Learners to Reset and Thrive
At Thomas Elementary, helping students feel safe and supported is a top priority, especially for the youngest learners. With the help of...
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5 days ago1 min read


Robots on the Move: Students Code Their Way Through STEM
At Steenbergen Middle School Library, learning is moving full speed ahead—powered by creativity, collaboration, and code. Thanks to a...
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Jul 72 min read


Learning Comes Alive at Bayou Wildlife Zoo
At Polly Ryon Middle School, the world of learning isn’t just in textbooks; it’s alive, moving, and unforgettable. Thanks to a generous...
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Jun 302 min read


Grant in Action: The Walking Classroom
At Williams Elementary, learning isn’t confined to four walls—it’s on the move! Thanks to a generous grant from the Lamar Educational...
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Jun 201 min read


Bringing Stories to Life in Ms. Thompkins' Classroom
At the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF), we are committed to supporting innovative educational tools that enhance student...
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Jun 72 min read


"Stations With a Purpose": Igniting Growth Through Communication at Hutchinson Elementary
The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation is proud to spotlight one of our recent grant recipients, Ms. Harrison of Hutchinson Elementary,...
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Jun 22 min read


A World of Hands-On Learning through Play
Thanks to LEAF donors, early learners are thriving through hands-on discovery Thanks to the generous donors of the Lamar Educational...
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May 241 min read


Investing in Excellence: LEAF’s 2025 Professional Travel Grant Recipients
At the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF) , we believe that when educators grow, students thrive. That’s why we are proud to...
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May 212 min read


Celebrating Our 2025 LEAF Scholarship Winners: Empowering Lamar CISD Educators
The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF) is proud to recognize the outstanding Lamar CISD educators who have been awarded the...
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May 212 min read


Celebrating New Beginnings: $21,000 in LEAF Scholarships Awarded to Lamar CISD Graduates
As the final cheers echo from graduation ceremonies across Lamar CISD, the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF) is thrilled to keep the celebration going — this time by honoring some truly exceptional students.
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May 182 min read


Lamar Educational Awards Foundation Raises More Than $300K at 2025 ‘Surfs Up’
As the 2024-2025 school year wound toward its close, Lamar CISD employees, district partners, and their guests put on their finest...
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May 164 min read


LEAF’s ‘Men Who Cook’ Serves Up Food, Fun, and Fundraising in Style
The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF) annual Men Who Cook fundraiser returned this past weekend – complete with a touch of...
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Feb 222 min read


Igniting Teaching Excellence
We are proud to invest in the professional development of our educators by providing grants that help them grow both during the school...
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Feb 201 min read


Making It Count – Honoring Marcia Holmes for 15+ Years of Impact!
We are thrilled to recognize Marcia Holmes as our Board Member of the Year in recognition of her outstanding service to the Lamar...
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Feb 51 min read


Superintendent of the Day
Last month, we hosted the third annual Superintendent of the Day, and the winner of this once-in-a-lifetime experience was William...
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May 7, 20242 min read


Ride the Waves into Summer at Surfs Up 2024
Save the date for the hottest fundraiser of the year. Join our presenting sponsors RockIT Consulting and PBK for a casual festive evening...

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Mar 1, 20241 min read


Men Who Cook Sizzles with Success
The annual Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF) Men Who Cook fundraiser raised approximately $190,000 in sales revenue. The funds...

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Feb 24, 20242 min read


Grants in Action | STEAM ‘tacular Recess
In education, Texas weather sometimes forces us to bring the fun inside. Mr. Cerny at McNeil Elementary found a way to bring recess...

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Feb 22, 20241 min read


Lamar Educational Awards Foundation Hosting Annual Men Who Cook Fundraiser
January 17, 2024 – Rosenberg, Texas – Get your taste buds ready! In less than 30 days, district staff, community members and business...

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Jan 17, 20242 min read
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