Lake City Education Foundation

Lakeshore Agency donates for each Lake City Tiger basketball win

Apr 23, 2020

Lance Meincke (right) and Tony Heise from Lakeshore Agency presented the Lake City Education Foundation a check for $2,100 recently. Lakeshore Agency donates $100 for every boys and girls basketball win. The Lake City Education Foundation is committed to enriching the lifelong learning experience...

Memorial fundraising campaign for Paul Holland

Mar 25, 2020

The family of the late Lincoln High School band teacher Paul Holland has initiated a memorial fund. Holland, who passed away March 11 at age 57, was the Lincoln High School senior band director for nearly 20 years. “Paul’s family has initiated this fund to create a legacy for his love of music,...

Chamber: banquet a ‘roaring’ success

Feb 5, 2020

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet and awards night on Saturday, Jan. 25. The event was a Roaring 20s theme complete with themed décor, a jazz quartet, and a fundraising casino. “It was an amazing evening. We had over 100 in attendance with many dressed in their favorite...

Mayo donates to growing women’s weightlifting club

Jan 22, 2020

Seven years ago, three female students who did not participate in winter sports asked Tom Horner, one of Lincoln High’s physical education teachers, to help them with weightroom workouts. Horner created a customized workout. Shortly after trying it out, the students shared that they were having...

Black and Orange gala hailed ‘a huge success’

Nov 27, 2019

The Lake City Education Foundation’s annual fundraising gala was “a huge success,” raising nearly $40,000, according to the foundation. “This high-energy evening was filled with games, delicious hors d’oeuvres catered by Marien’s Deli, fabulous desserts and a lively auction featuring a blend of...

Tickets on sale for Ed Foundation's Orange and Black Gala

Oct 23, 2019

The Lake City Education Foundation is hosting their annual fundraising event on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. This year’s Black and Orange Gala will be held at St. Mary of the Lake church and semi-formal attire (black or orange, if possible) is recommended. This night of entertainment will...

Education foundation announces grant recipients for 2019-2020

Jun 26, 2019

In early June, the Lake City Education Foundation (LCEF) awarded 12 grants to the Lake City school district for a variety of projects and learning opportunities to support students in all grade levels during the 2019-2020 school year, according to a news release. The total value of the grants...

Ed Foundation round-up begins

Jun 5, 2019

Throughout June, Fiesta Foods shoppers in Lake City can round up their grocery bill to the nearest dollar (or an amount of their choosing). The additional money will go to the Lake City Education Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Fiesta Foods Owner Phil Nyberg and Lake City Education Foundation...

Horner is first to receive Nichols memorial scholarship

Jun 5, 2019

Cathy Nichols was well-known locally as a business leader who managed Lake City’s AmericInn and other hotels. But before that she spent 14 years teaching elementary special education. After her unexpected death last year, Nichols’ family and others donated to an endowment fund managed by the Lake...

Tiger home victories determine education foundation donation

Apr 10, 2019

The Lake City Education Foundation expressed gratitude to Lakeshore Agency in Lake City for its recent donation of $2,000 to the Foundation. Lakeshore Agency committed to donating $100 for each boys and girls basketball home game victory during the 2018-19 season. The Lake City Education Foundation...