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Students in Need

The goals of the Foundation for Learning include providing resources to ensure the success of students in need. Since 2014, generous contributors have donated $129,816.15 to support students in need at Libertyville and Vernon Hills High Schools and Transition Pathways. These funds are used to help students who are in difficult financial circumstances meet their basic needs in order to be able to focus on learning.

Some ways that Students In Need funds have helped our students

Education & Academic Expenses

  • Purchasing student textbooks

  • Paying for Advanced Placement (AP) Test fees

  • Online course fees

Student Fees & Registration Costs

  • Student basic registration fees

  • Student class fees

  • Student activity fees

Technology & Internet Access

  • Phone units (for home internet access)

  • Technology equipment

Meals & Nutrition

  • Student meal tickets (breakfast & lunch)

Extracurricular & Athletics

  • Student athletic fees

  • Athletic fees, equipment, and uniforms

  • PE uniforms

Events & Activities

  • Field trip fees

  • School dance tickets

  • Graduation fees (cap & gown)

  • Yearbook fees

School Supplies & Clothing

  • School supplies

  • Student clothing

Family & Household Expenses

  • Family utility fees

How can you help
make a
difference?

The District 128 Foundation for Learning continues to collect monetary donations to meet its goal of providing resources to ensure the success of D128 students in need. Anyone wishing to support the fund can donate in two ways:

  • Credit card users may donate online by visiting this link.

  • Checks can be made out to D128 Foundation for Learning and sent to

    • D128 Foundation, Attn: Diane Phillips, 50 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 101, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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Funds collected will be given to further support the students in need at LHS and VHHS and Transition Pathways.

The mission of the District 128 Foundation for Learning is to support success for all students by funding innovative learning experiences and unmet student needs at Vernon Hills High School, Libertyville High School, and Transition Pathways. Founded in 2007, the Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) Non-profit, tax-exempt organization. EIN: 35-2307544. If you have any questions about this organization, please contact us at foundation@d128.org

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