Foundation Events
The Lawrence Schools Foundation hosts a variety of events throughout the year, which connect our community and raise funds to support our classroom teachers and students as they continue to learn and grow. Watch for more details and registration information soon to be announced on our website, Facebook and Instagram!
Annual Community Education Breakfast
NEW LOCATION ANNOUCEMENT FOR 2025!
SAME GREAT EVENT – NEW LOCATION – BIG CELEBRATIONS!
The breakfast event, which will take place at the Burge Union at the University of Kansas in 2025, provides an opportunity for local businesses and community members to demonstrate their support for public education.
Date: Friday, September 25, 2025
Time: 7:30-9:00 am (Doors will open at 7:15 am)
New Location: Burge Union, 1565 Irving Hill Rd, University of Kansas
Click Link Below For 2026 Guest Speaker!
KIDS EXPO - FREE EVENT
The Lawrence Schools Foundation is pleased to announce our
1st Annual Kids Expo on Saturday, August 10th from 9:00am – 1:00 pm.
(ESC / District campus / Parking Lot & Inside Facility)
We have created an opportunity to invite local businesses and organizations to help us support and celebrate our Lawrence Public School students and families within our community. The event will include free screenings, educational opportunities, free shoes, haircuts and back to school supplies as well as prize drawings and free giveaways, food, entertainment and more!
Ovation!
The Lawrence Schools Foundation and Lied Center of Kansas are proud to announce the 9th annual, district-wide talent show for middle and high school students on February 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. Past events have included dancers, contortionists, trapeze artists, instrumentalists, singers and more. Students participating in Ovation! will be selected through an audition process, and will share their amazing talents on the main stage of the Lied Center with full production.
Casual for Kids Campaign
One Friday in November the Lawrence Schools Foundation hosts a unique fundraiser to support our programs, which include student scholarships, teacher awards, and grants. The annual Casual For Kids campaign encourages organizations to give schools a boost up when employees dress down at work.
Dine & Donate
Every Tuesday and Thursday in December provides an opportunity for members of the community to support the Foundation, simply by eating at one of our Dine & Donate participating restaurants. These establishments will donate a portion of their proceeds on their respective night to the Foundation and it doesn’t cost you a thing.