Friends of the Foundation
The Foundation’s annual Friends of the Foundation sponsorship program is a key fundraiser each year. With community
support through Friends of the Foundation,
we are able to provide thousands of
dollars for classroom grants, enhanced technology, and student scholarships.
Classroom
Grants
Our PEAK Grants are competitive classroom grants that Promote Excellence And Knowledge. Teachers apply for these grants annually. PEAK Grants cover a large variety of curricular areas and touch the lives of many students of all ages. Grants ranging from $100 to approximately $5,000 are awarded by a surprise squad of Foundation board members called the PEAK Patrol.
Scholarships
Program
Each year, the Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation offers thousands of dollars in continuing education scholarships exclusively to LSR7 graduating seniors through generous contributions from local-area community members, businesses, and organizations.
In 2024, the Foundation had the pleasure of awarding $89,700 to 65 students.
Thank you to our
Friends of the Foundation Sponsors:
Ambassador
Dr. Dan & Nancy Blackwell
Superintendent’s Circle
Jon & Juli
Ellis
Dr. Larry & Trish
Frevert
Bob & Marlese
Gourley
Benefactor
Brain Balance
CBIZ
CCR Roofing
Control Service Company
JE Dunn
NextGen Wealth
Piper Sandler & Co
Preferred Pediatrics, Inc.
Spencer Fane
University of Central Missouri
VIDA Mindset & Performance
Leader
Blue KC
Central Bank of the Midwest
Commerce Bank
Fre3dom Interiors
KC Dumpster
Dynamic Displays
Pearce Photographics
Southern Bank
Universal Construction Company
Dr. Chad & Jill Hertzog
Dr. Heather & Travis Kenney
Dr. Steve Shelton & Jennifer Crosby
Dennis & Debbie Smith
Dr. Kevin & Katie Whaleys
Scholar
Atcheson Lawn & Landscape
Blue Ridge Bank & Trust
Capital Construction Services
CEAH
Troester Painting, LLC
Dr. Christy Barger
Rob & Jennifer Binney
David Boulden
Andy Campbell
Dr. David Carlson
Sarah Eubank
Kyle Gorrell
Dr. Melanie Hutchinson
Jennifer Kevern
Julie Kubiak
Mike McGurk
Kristen Merrell
Leslie Mott
Tracy Sanders
Chrissy Symes
Beth Cory
Michael and Bethany Chiles
Carl and Jean Chinnery
Kim Fritchie
Helen & Doug Hatridge
Dr. Judy Hedrick
Bill and Geraldine Hill
Rosalie Newkirk
