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Mission:

To support, enhance and enrich the education programs at Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools by promoting innovative educational opportunities and increasing community involvement in order to foster pride and ownership.

 

Get Involved, Join our Board

The District 113 Foundation is now accepting applications for Board positions as they become available. Board membership is a rewarding way to serve the community. Please fill out the application as we seek to match applicant skills and experience with Board needs.

Please email the completed application to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will review the application and contact you within 45 days of receipt. Thank you again for considering service to the 113 Foundation.

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2012 Grants Awarded!

 

The District 113 Foundation is pleased to announce its 2012 grants. Approximately $25,000 has been awarded to the following groups & projects:

Deerfield High School -
Endangered Species Plant Garden
Beyond Deerfield – Global Challenges Summit

Highland Park High School -
ADL Names Program
Interactive White Board System
Spanish & French Libraries
BizCafe Computer Simulations
HP^3
Latin Dance
Bilingual Children’s Books
Young Journalists at Work Project
Beyond Homework Program
Player2Player Program


Information about these programs & projects can be found in the Recipients section of this website, or by contacting the schools directly.

We will formally present these grants, in addition to hearing from several of last year’s recipients, at the February 13 Board of Education Meeting. We will also provide an update on the Foundation at that time.

Through the generosity of the community, alumni, and corporate contributors the Foundation is able to help fund innovative and unique programs at Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools. Our volunteer board continues to seek out opportunities to help improve the education of our students.

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JAMES TAYLOR at RAVINIA

Grab your picnic baskets and join us on Saturday, July 28th for the District 113 Foundation's annual summer concert and fundraiser at Ravinia!

This year's show features James Taylor, a Grammy award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Lawn tickets are available for $75 each with the proceeds directly benefitting students and teachers at both Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools through grants awarded by the Foundation.

Don't miss your opportunity to support the District 113 Foundation and see James Taylor. The show starts at 7:30 pm and we hope to see you there. Buy your tickets today before they sell out!

 

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