The Lake Park High School Marching Band program and the LP Educational Foundation have created a partnership to assist the Marching Band in growing excellence, leadership and school spirit. The Lake Park Marching Band program strives to provide a rich and rewarding musical experience for all of its students, and is dedicated to giving students the opportunity to grow musically, socially, and academically.

The Marching Band program is a "no experience necessary" group open to all students. The band includes woodwinds, brass, drumline, pit (auxiliary percussion), and color guard (dance, flags, rifles, and sabers). The Marching Band has a long and proud tradition of excellence. This volunteer extra-curricular marching band has been a finalist, class champion and grand champion at numerous state, regional, and national events over the past three decades.

The main purpose of the partnership is to provide scholarships for the drum majors to attend the Bands of America Drum Major Institute. This national camp prepares our students to step into the roles of being the “tip of the spear” for our marching band student leadership team and conducting the band during performances. This camp is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that profoundly impacts our students and literally changes the trajectory of their lives. The real-life “soft skills” they acquire (in addition to all the conducting skills) are directly applicable to their adult lives.

To support this amazing opportunity for all Lake Park band students, please visit our Giving DuPage Days fundraising page.

LP Gateways is a partnership between the LP Educational Foundation and Transition Assistance Program (TAP). The purpose of LP Gateways is to raise funds for all Lake Park students who receive special education services to participate in a continuum of coordinated transition activities which

support post-secondary goals.  

For Example, funds are used for: Fees for entrance exams, applications, non-accredited courses, and assessment fees; Tools and resources to support executive functioning and organizational skills; Disability Awareness Workshops; Certifications and training specific to a vocation; Guest speakers and/or tours; Equipment or uniforms; and Registration fees for recreational programming.

The TAP provides a continuum of special education services for students with disabilities following the completion of four academic years of high school. TAP provides students with functional life skills and vocational instruction. TAP creates a "bridge" between school and adult life for students with disabilities.

To support the TAP students and grow opportunities within the program, please visit the Giving DuPage Days fundraising page.

Each year, Adam Gottlieb partners with Lake Park's English Department to provide all freshman students the opportunity to explore their identity through the art of performance poetry. Adam is an experienced poet and mentor who provides a safe, constructive space for all students to grow and learn.

Adam workshops with students through the drafting process and performance preparation. Lake Park recognizes the effectiveness of his mentorship and community building, as Adam is able to quickly build rapport and trust with the students, and the students respond remarkably well to Adam and his process.

The Lake Park Educational Foundation has partnered with the English Department to ensure this collaborative and meaningful workshop can be offered each year to all Lake Park Freshman.

To support this amazing opportunity for all Lake Park freshman students, please visit our Giving DuPage Days fundraising page.