LPIE

Project LPIE is back for a 12th year at Acalanes!
With 15 categories in a variety of disciplines, the contest is open to any AHS student. This is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents and add to their resumes. Submissions are due Thursday, Mar 6.
For more details visit: https://www.lpie.org/project–lpie–acalanes.


LPIE IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE 2025-26 BOARD
LPIE board members work to fulfill our mission to support and enrich the education of every child in Lafayette public schools. Serving on the LPIE board is an excellent way to learn about what’s happening in our local schools and to provide fresh ideas and viewpoints. While many board members have children currently attending Lafayette schools, we welcome all community members to apply! Submissions are due by Wednesday, Jan 29.Please contact LPIE’s Past President, Jaia Kaufman, at jaiakaufman@gmail.com to submit your interest or ask any questions.

NOMINATIONS FOR LEGACY AWARD
LPIE is accepting nominations for the Tom Mulvaney Legacy Award, which honors individuals, families, or businesses demonstrating exceptional commitment to the LPIE mission. Submit your nomination HERE by Feb 2 at midnight. The winner will be announced at LPIE’s 7th Annual Spring Gala on Mar 22.

Project LPIE is back for a 12th year at Acalanes!
This week we are launching our annual Project LPIE competition. With 15 categories in a variety of disciplines, the contest is open to any AHS student. This is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents and add to their resumes. For more details visit: https://www.lpie.org/project–lpie–acalanes.

Pinstripes in Walnut Creek is OPEN and the LPIE Bowling Tournament is ON!
Kick-off Super Bowl weekend on Friday, Feb 7, 2025 at 6pm by joining us for some bowling fun! We will take over the 2nd floor of Pinstripes, enjoy an evening filled with bowling, drinks, a delicious buffet-style dinner from Pinstripes’ scratch kitchen, and vie for a chance to be the LPIE bowling champ! Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Dec 17 at 9am. Grab a friend and check out the new Pinstripes while raising money for our schools!

Pinstripes in Walnut Creek is OPEN and the LPIE Bowling Tournament is ON!
Kick-off Super Bowl weekend on Friday, Feb 7, 2025 at 6pm by joining us for some bowling fun! We will take over the 2nd floor of Pinstripes, enjoy an evening filled with bowling, drinks, a delicious buffet-style dinner from Pinstripes’ scratch kitchen, and vie for a chance to be the LPIE bowling champ! Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Dec 17 at 9am. Grab a friend and check out the new Pinstripes while raising money for our schools!

Thank you for making educational dreams a reality this Giving Tuesday!
Because of the amazing support of 247 donors, we unlocked our full match and DOUBLED the impact of every gift!
 
We are deeply grateful to our donors and friends who came together to champion LPIE’s mission. Thanks to you, students across our community will gain access to enriched educational experiences, paving the way for brighter futures and expanded opportunities for all.

Giving Tuesday is Dec 3: On this global day of giving, we’re reaching out to our community to help give 4,410 students in Lafayette the life-changing gift of an excellent public education. Now is your chance to make TWICE the impact!. We’re excited to announce that, thanks to a generous group of donors, gifts up to $100,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Click here to give today!


7th Annual LPIE SPRING GALA
Saturday, March 22, 2025 – The Palace Hotel, San Francisco
 
TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST!
Please visit our gala webpage to purchase tables or individual tickets. The evening will feature silent and live auctions, a delicious dinner, dancing and live music from Mustache Harbor. All proceeds will support programs and experiences in our schools, funding the teachers, instructors and supplies that make them possible.

7th Annual LPIE SPRING GALA
Saturday, March 22, 2025 – The Palace Hotel, San Francisco
 
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
 
Please visit our gala webpage to purchase tables or individual tickets. The evening will feature silent and live auctions, a delicious dinner, dancing and live music from Mustache Harbor. All proceeds will support programs and experiences in our schools, funding the teachers, instructors and supplies that make them possible.

7th Annual LPIE SPRING GALA
Saturday, March 22, 2025 – The Palace Hotel, San Francisco
 
TICKETS GO ON SALE Thursday, Nov 14 at 9am
This year’s Gala will feature silent and live auctions, a delicious dinner, dancing and live music from Mustache Harbor. All proceeds will support programs and experiences in our schools, funding the teachers, instructors and supplies that make them possible.

Please visit our gala webpage on Thursday to purchase tables or individual tickets. Can’t go to the Gala? Purchase raffle tickets here!

Saturday, Nov 9 from 10am – 3pm
Support small businesses that support our schools!
Special fall promotions from local retailers and restaurants!
As you shop and dine during this holiday season, we encourage you to support the wonderful restaurants and retailers who generously donate to LPIE in support of our schools. It’s a great opportunity to discover unique items and taste all that Lafayette has to offer – all while giving back to the community and showing appreciation for the local businesses that support our students.

7th Annual LPIE SPRING GALA
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 – The Palace Hotel, San Francisco
 
We need your help to make this biggest fundraiser of the year a huge success! The online, silent, and live auctions fund essential programs—music, art, STEM education, libraries, electives, AP classes, teachers, technology, and more.
 
And this is where YOU come in! Do you have something special to offer, like a vacation home, sports tickets, an exclusive experience, or something unique? Or maybe you’ve got a brilliant idea for an auction item? We’d LOVE to hear from you! Email us at office@lpie.org or fill out this form to share your donation. You can also support our schools by purchasing a raffle ticket here!

Art Around Town
The Art Around Town program, sponsored by LPIE, is a unique opportunity to celebrate and showcase the artistic talents of students. This month, artwork from Stanley Middle School and Happy Valley Elementary is on display at Whole Foods, bringing vibrant pieces into the community. The exhibit features a variety of inspired projects, such as Value Landscapes, Trees of Dots, Line Rugs, Pumpkins, Crystals, and Carlos Santana Album Covers, each crafted with credentialed art teachers. Inspired by renowned artists like Peruvian artist Lizeth Prieto, Árbol de la Vida creator Veronica Castillo, Kandinsky, and contemporary artist Elouise Renouf, these artworks are a testament to the impact of arts education.

Thanks to the community-driven support of LPIE, we are able to fund art programs across all grade levels, creating a platform for students to develop their creativity while exploring new techniques. Be sure to stop by Whole Foods to enjoy these inspiring pieces, and keep an eye out in December for additional artwork from Happy Valley, Stanley, and Burton Valley, which will be showcased at Whole Foods and Town Hall.

Join Us for LPIE’s First Ever Community Crawl!
On Saturday, Nov 9, enjoy a day of family fun with a petting zoo, face painting, arts and crafts, a bubble performer, games, and more! Over 40 local businesses have donated to support our schools. Shop and dine with them throughout Veterans Day weekend and participate in our Scavenger Hunt! Find the LPIE teddy bear at 10 locations and enter to win a gift card to Five Little Monkeys or two tickets to the LPIE Gala!



7th Annual LPIE SPRING GALA
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
The Palace Hotel San Francisco
 
We need your help to make this biggest fundraiser of the year a huge success! The online, silent, and live auctions fund essential programs—music, art, STEM education, libraries, electives, AP classes, teachers, technology, and more.
 
And this is where YOU come in! Do you have something special to offer, like a vacation home, sports tickets, an exclusive experience, or something unique? Or maybe you’ve got a brilliant idea for an auction item? We’d LOVE to hear from you!
Email us at office@lpie.org or fill out this form to share your donation. You can also support our schools by purchasing a raffle ticket here!