Lago Vista ISD Education Foundation
Make a difference today for a better tomorrow.
About Us
Our Mission
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1999 to enhance education in the Lago Vista Independent School District. In partnership with the community, the Foundation works to enrich, maintain, and expand programs in order to meet the district’s stated mission of excellence. The Foundation funds teacher grants and initiatives that foster innovative learning and support student achievement.
Our BylawsOur Vision
The Foundation envisions a Lago Vista Independent School District where educational excellence is continuously supported and strengthened through community partnership, innovative programming, and expanded opportunities for both educators and students. By investing in teachers and creative educational approaches, the Foundation aims to help build an environment in which all students are empowered to achieve their full potential.
The Board
The board is comprised of three permanent representatives of the District and four to seventeen elected members of the community. The elected Board members serve two year staggered terms with elections every November. Following the annual election, the Board chooses officers to serve one-year terms
Regular meetings of the Board are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm either via Zoom or the MAC at Lago Vista High School. Occasionally, circumstances necessitate a change in date or time.
Representatives
| Sara Jane Cantwell | Board Of Trustees |
| Wendy Phillips | Teacher Representative |
| Dr. Mindy Curran | Superintendent |
Elected Members
| Linda McCullough | President |
| Bob Lawrence | Vice President |
| Elle Menchaca | Secretary |
| Tami Carlton | Treasurer |
| Judy Lawrence | Fund Disbursement |
| Cami Cottrell | Fundraising |
| Cassandra Carlton | Marketing & Communications |
| Brian Caller | |
| Judy Eagle | |
| Donna Mumme |
Events
Please join the Lago Vista ISD Education Foundation for a Fun and Safe trick-or-treating community event. Put on your favorite costume, get the gang together and carpool on over to the High School PAC Parking lot. We are challenging our Trunk Participants to try and one-up each other for the Best of the Best Trunk Award.Read More
- Date:10/25/2025 06:00 PM - 10/25/2025 08:00 PM
- Location Lago Vista High School (Map)
- More Info:Performing Arts (PAC) parking lot
Donors
2024 LVISD Education Foundation Inner Circle
| DONATE TODAY and become an Inner Circle Member | ||
Past Donors
| Laura & Jose Alcorta | Sandra Gilchrist | Patricia & Theodore Rosen | ||
| Barbara & Jack Alford | Adrienne & Stormy Johnson | Cheryl Smith | ||
| Anita Burke | James Linton | Geneva & Mark Tassin | ||
| Matt & Tami Carlton | Susan Nilsson-Weiskott | Glynda & Joe Wolverton | ||
| City of Lago Vista | Anne & Greg Ochoa | Helen & Milton Wright | ||
| Deborah & Michael Denehy | Merilea & Norman Pannell | PEC | ||
| Berniece & Tom Donnellan | Lindi & Jim Pollok | Lago Vista Women's Club | ||
| Michael Foskey | Paul Roberts | Huckabee and Assoc. | ||
| Kim Gentry | Jacklyn & Floyd Goodwin |
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Teacher Grants
2026 Teacher Grant Applications
Welcome to the 2026 Lago Vista ISD Teacher Grant Application cycle. Use the link below to get to the Application and supporting Guideline documents. Download these to your computer and open and edit using PDF software. All applications must receive approvals from your principal and Superintendent. Once approvals are complete, applications must be turned into the Lago Vista ISD Education Foundation by end of day, Monday, March 23rd 2026.
Learn MoreVolunteers Needed
Board Members Needed- Do you have what it takes to be a board member?
We're looking for community members willing to give a two-year commitment and have
- Dedication to improving the ISD and community
- Ability to lead and positively influence others
- Demonstrate impartiality and candor
- Knowledge or previous experience on a board
- Demonstrate discretion and confidentiality when needed
- Passion for improving education in Lago Vista ISD
Committee Volunteer Needs
Membership- help recruit, manage and mobilize volunteers for the Education Foundation. Activities include advertising awareness, running membership drives and filling volunteer needs.
Fundraising - help define, organize and drive fundraising activities for the Education Foundation. Past activities have included letter campaigns, Souper Bowl Spread Raffle and Steak in Education dinner. Help us build and manage a portfolio of activities to obtain the funds needed for our educators.
Social Media/Marketing - help define, create and execute social media campaigns to support the initiatives of the Education Foundation. Build and manage our online presence.
Fund Distribution - help identify, grant and celebrate the disbursement of funds to the education professionals at Lago Vista ISD.
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Donate
Donations may be made by check, Cheddar Up, PayPal, or use of a credit card when you see us at events.
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Mail your check payable to: LVISDEF and drop it in the mail at PO Box 4805, Lago Vista, TX 78645
All donations are tax deductible. If you wish to make a donation restricted for a specific purpose, please contact us.