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Our Mission

Ensuring more teachers, classes and experiences for all Lake Oswego students. With your help we can make a difference. Learn more and get involved.

Foundation Annual Campaign!


Foundation support is a big reason why Lake Oswego schools have consistently ranked number one in the state, and among the top in the nation.  The Foundation is currently at 57% of goal for the 2024-25 school year and needs your help to reach 100%. Pledge today or learn more about how you can get involved (ways to contribute).

 


A Night in Hollywood: Gala 2025

Join parents, guardians, and community residents to celebrate and support LOSD schools on March 15th, 2025.


Your Contributions Go a Long Way

 With your gifts the Foundation provides to each and every student in the Lake Oswego School District:

  • More teachers and educational experience than what state and local taxes can provide
  • Teachers for music, reading, art, science and technology
  • Music instruction for every elementary student K-5
  • Additional reading support for students with greater needs in K-2
  • Greater exposure in grades 6-12 to electives such as Robotics, Architecture, Oceanography, Performing Arts, to name just a few!

We need your support to continue to provide our kids the incredible education Lake Oswego offers. Please consider a gift or pledge your support today.


LOSD by the Numbers

Lake Oswego schools consistently rank top in the state. Check out the 2025 school rankings at Niche

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Our Impact This Year

  • People Helped

    6,815

  • Volunteer Hours

    750

  • Dollars Raised

    $1,500,000

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    Maxine Walkenhorst, Lake Oswego

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