Thanks to your commitment and support, Libertyville and Vernon Hills High Schools’ academic, athletic, community education, fine and performing arts and student service programs are consistently recognized as being among the very best in the country.

At a time of unprecedented social, political and economic change, we are not only keeping up, but are uniquely successful in our efforts to help our youth become productive adults and responsible citizens. Our successes can not only be seen in standardized test scores and graduation rates, they are acknowledged in awards such as:

• Bright Red Apple Award of Excellence based on criteria such as academic performance.
• SchoolSearch 2007 Bright A+ Award of Academic Excellence honors districts with academic performance in the top 5% of school districts in Illinois.
• U.S. News & World Report's list of "America's Best High Schools"--one of 505 schools out of 18,000.
• Expansion Management magazine rates schools on a variety of indices.  The District scored 149 out of 150 possible points.

In 2006, a group of District 128 residents met to explore ways in which our community could work together to:

1. Enhance student development,
2. Promote our school district as a center for lifelong learning,
3. Support staff excellence and creativity,
4. Promote a unified school district whose focus is learning.

Concluding that "we can NEVER do enough" when it comes to preparing our youth for the future, the group established the framework for a charitable foundation whose mission is to "obtain resources to enhance and enrich the instructional program in Community High School District 128."

We are pleased to announce that the District 128 Foundation for Learning was incorporated in 2007 as a 501(c) (3) non-profit, autonomous, tax-exempt organization, and we would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to you.

The Foundation is a powerful way for alumni, community members and interested companies to identify and fund learning experiences above and beyond those financed through tax dollars.

Voluntary Foundation trustees residing within our community are currently working with District 128 students and staff to identify ways in which Foundation funds can/should be deployed. 

Our initial focus includes:

1. Teacher innovation grants
2. Artist in residence
3. Environmental issues
4. Community resource website
5. Parent education program
6. Technical careers

Initially, Foundation trustees donated the funds necessary to begin financing these initiatives, and we are now in the process of seeking additional donors to support these important, ongoing efforts. Our goal is to have support from the community, alumni and companies with a target of growing 20% per year.

Now that the District 128 Foundation for Learning has been formed and has identified a list of initiatives, you can participate in this important and ongoing effort by contributing project ideas and/or financial support.

There are many ways to contribute:

• A check or pledge is always welcome

 Alternative forms of donating include:

• Memorials
• Naming the Foundation in your will
• Naming the Foundation as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or charitable trust
• Donating real estate or other real property
• Giving a gift in someone’s name The Foundation also appreciates gifts of time, knowledge, talent and in-kind contributions.

If you are interested in learning more about how the District 128 Foundation for Learning is broadening and enriching our students' academic and life experiences or, if you would like to find out more about how you can help us achieve these goals, please contact us at:

District 128 Foundation for Learning
Phone: (847) 247-4500 ext. 8030
Email:  foundation@d128.org