What We Do

Grants

Grants in Action

Over the past 15 years, more than $300,000 in financial grants from the MLEF have been awarded within Mountain Lakes School District. We have enriched the areas of technology, science, and the arts. See some of our most recent grant distributions below.

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The Writer's Circle

Thanks to a microgrant granted by the MLEF, Keriann Eklund, a teacher at MLHS was able to partner with The Writers Circle and hosted one...

Heart Rate Monitors

The students and gym teachers at Briarcliff are enjoying the new heart rate monitors bought with a grant funded by the Mountain Lakes...

New Middle School In-Class Library

With funding from the Mountain Lakes Educational Foundation, the middle school was able to set up this amazing In-Class library.

Gaming Through Time - PEP The History of Gaming

A variety of gaming consoles allows the students at Briarcliff to learn about the history of gaming.

Are you a Mountain Lakes teacher, faculty member or administrator with a need that falls outside of your budget?

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Kathleen Wolters Scholarship

Each year the MLEF awards a $1000 scholarship to a MLHS student. The student is chosen by the faculty. The 2023 scholarship was awarded to Aaron Caso.

Fundraising Events

Past Fundraising Events

In 2020, the MLEF raised $70,000 for the Mountain Lakes School District by raffling off a brand new Mercedes (pictured below with Superintendent of Schools Michael Fetherman).

Our MLEF Annual Spring Gala is hotly anticipated by the Mountain Lakes community year after year. It brings together over 100 local businesses and sponsors for an unforgettable evening of food, drink, dancing, Vegas-style gaming, and unique auction items.

Below are moments from the 2023 Derby Night, which raised $70k for Macro and Micro Grants.