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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.


More Teachers. More Opportunities. Stronger Schools.

What Does Your Support Actually Do?

State funding alone doesn’t cover everything our students need. Your support helps fund additional teachers across all eleven schools—creating smaller class sizes, more individualized attention, and expanded opportunities in reading, music, arts, science, and technology.

  • More small-group instruction

  • More course choices and enrichment

  • More support for every student


LOSD Rankings: 2026

In October 2025, Niche, an independent organization that evaluates schools and districts nationwide, once again recognized Lake Oswego School District (LOSD) as the #1 school district in Oregon.

Among other impressive highlights, LOSD’s rankings include:

  • #1 School District in the State and Top in the Nation

  • #1 Best Places To Teach in Oregon

  • #1 District with the Best Teachers in Oregon

All of LOSD’s elementary, middle, and high schools earned outstanding rankings, reflecting the district’s continued commitment to excellence in education.


Campaign Results: Lake Oswego Review

Learn more about the Foundation's 2024-25 results and how its making a real impact.

Lake Oswego Schools Foundation raises nearly $1.5 million for teaching positions

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Our Impact This Year

  • People Helped

    6,815

  • Volunteer Hours

    750

  • Dollars Raised

    $1,500,000

This month, you can try some of these activities to support your community.

Today, we’re going to go through some simple, tangible ways you can help put an end to homelessness in your community.

If you’re looking for cool ways to donate your gently used items, check out this list of things you can and should donate, and some unique ideas of where to give them.

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    Maxine Walkenhorst, Lake Oswego

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