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

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LOSD Signals Budget Cuts for the 2025-26 School Year

We at the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation acknowledge this is a time of uncertainty. Even in such times, the Foundation is steadfast in our support of the District. We exist to fund teaching positions beyond what is possible with state and local funding. Learn more about LOSD's budget challenges HERE.

Our community has always been a cornerstone of strength in challenging times, and your support makes a difference.

Here are some ways you can help:

  • Support teaching positions by donating today! The Foundation is the only fundraising organization in LOSD that can affect teaching positions. 

  • In addition to gifts to the Foundation, consider writing a letter to your legislator: Find Your Legislators, Sample Email

  • AND support your amazing Parent Clubs.


Our Mission: We fund teaching positions.

All Gifts Help Support Our Schools!

Your contributions go a long way. 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. 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 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. Thank you!


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Our Impact This Year

  • People Helped

    6,815

  • Volunteer Hours

    750

  • Dollars Raised

    $1,500,000

Value of Music Education

Does listening to music make you happy? Imagine how much creating it can impact your mind!

Did you know that studying music nurtures creativity, builds empathy, and helps people better express their emotions and manage anxiety? 

  1. Music Strengthens Your Brain
  2. Music Improves Success in School & Life
  3. Music Nurtures Your Mind & Body
  4. Music Builds Community & Broadens Worldviews

Learn more about how the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation supports LOSD Music Programs.

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