December 2025

Season's Greetings & Happy New Year

The LPEF newsletter is a monthly publication highlighting LPEF activities and upcoming events.
For questions, comments, or more information, please contact Becky Wyatt, executive director of LPEF, at rwyatt@lphs.org or 630-295-5264.

Nominations for Lake Park High School

Staff & Student Awards

The LPEF is accepting nominations for this year's Spirit of Excellence awards. The Spirit of Excellence Awards were established to support and recognize the accomplishments of Lake Park alumni, students and staff.


Parents and community members may nominate Lake Park graduating students, faculty members, and staff members for these prestigious awards. Please visit the Spirit of Excellence Awards website for the nomination guidelines and forms. Student and staff nominations are due Friday, January 16, 2026 at noon.


If you have questions regarding the nomination process or the awards, contact Becky Wyatt, executive director, at (630) 295-5264 or rwyatt@lphs.org

2026 Scholarships for Lake Park Seniors

The LPEF is pleased to announce the availability of 40 scholarships totaling over $68,000 allocated for Lake Park High School seniors in the class of 2026. Please view the scholarship website for general information on applying for the scholarships.


Students interested in applying for LPEF scholarships should log into their Going Merry account.


There are a wide variety of scholarships with differing criteria based on academics, athletics, activities and financial need. These scholarships are only available for Lake Park students.

 

Scholarship applications are due by Friday, March 6, 2026.

Topgolf Outing Coming March 2026


Start practicing your golf swing!


Please plan on joining us on Thursday, March 19, 2026 for a fun evening that includes unlimited golf, buffet dinner and soft drinks. The event will take place at the Topgolf in Schaumburg.


Invite your friends and family to join you in any size group or you can reserve a private bay for up to 6 players. All golf bays are climate-controlled and include golf clubs and HDTVs. Topgolf offers a wide selection of games, perfect for all skill levels, which utilize micro-chipped golf balls and Toptracer technology to keep track of every shot!

 

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities will be available after winter break! Please view the Golf Classic website for more information. This is a family-friendly event, anyone under the age of 21 must be in a bay with a parent or guardian.

A Taste of the Arts

Thank you for Attending!

Thank you to all who attended A Taste of the Arts on Friday, December 5. The evening included a winter tasting menu prepared by our culinary students, performances by our Band & Choir Jazz Ensembles, a silent auction, and reserved seating for the Lake Park production of A Christmas Carol

 

We wish to thank the Lake Park Culinary teachers and students for the elegant holiday meal and service; the Lake Park Band & Vocal Jazz Ensembles for their amazing performances; and the Lake Park Art Club for the beautiful decorations. Also, thank you to Pronto's Italian Eatery and Catering with Elegance for their wonderful appetizers; and to our awesome emcee (and LP alumni) Justin Roman.


And thank you to all the staff, students, and volunteers who gave so much of their time and talents to make the event such a success! THANK YOU!

Make A Difference at Lake Park
Join the LP Educational Foundation!
The Lake Park Educational Foundation is looking for interested individuals to join us. The Foundation was created in 1989 with the mission to provide resources for unique programs and activities to enhance student learning at Lake Park.

Volunteers can help at the board level and/or with events and programs.  We are looking for community volunteers for the INCubator program, Robotics Tournament and the Night of Fine Dining & Theatre to name just a few opportunities.

To learn more about the Foundation and volunteer opportunities, please visit the Foundation’s website.
Ways to Get Involved with LPEF

Lake Park HS Educational Foundation | 630-295-5264 | rwyatt@lphs.org | www.lphs.org/foundation

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