The SLPPSF Mission -- to enhance learning for the students of St. Louis Park public schools

Many graduates of St. Louis Park public schools, including some of our own board members, attest that their lives were changed by the teachers and by the education they received during their years in St. Louis Park schools. Our goal is to sustain and expand these opportunities in our key target areas.

Each spring, the SLPPSF Board awards grants for the next school year that will enhance student learning in four core areas: reading, the arts, math and science, and transitional programs between and within schools. We are very proud of the progress students have made through programs our donors have funded. You can view our full grant history by clicking the "For donors" tab.

The Foundation is run by a board of directors, consisting of community members, many of whom have children who have finished or are in St. Louis Park schools. There are approximately ten directors although the constitution and by-laws allow for more. The board is supported by volunteers who contribute time and effort for specific purposes, such as our spring Gratitude Greeting fundraiser.

The Foundation maintains two funds, one an endowment fund and the other an operating fund.  Both are funds of Minnesota Community Foundation.  The endowment fund provides for long-term support while the operating fund is used for annual grants and operating expenses.

The St. Louis Park school district has over 4,200 students, beginning with Early Childhood and Family Education and ending with the senior high school. These students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and bring to their schools a broad array of languages, skills, and talents.

All six St. Louis Park public schools have been designated Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. Students have consistently ranked high, as have the schools, in tests such as the ACT, and Minnesota Comprehensive assessments in reading, writing, and math proficiency. We are a diverse school district that manages to win national awards for quality, largely because of involvement of people in the community like you.

With your support, hundreds of kids take advantage of programs that would not otherwise exist.