A traditional Gala typically involves a seated dinner, a lengthy program, and a live auction - all necessary to keep guests engaged long enough to raise funds. These events are very costly to produce for our volume of guests, and, increasingly, do not guarantee a strong return on investment.
So, this year, instead of a Gala, we are hosting a 40th Anniversary Benefit Concert - a joyful, high-energy evening designed to maximize both impact and accessibility. With a lower ticket price and no live auction, the night focuses on celebration, connection, and meaningful ways to support our mission.
Guests can expect:
We believe celebration and impact can - and should - go hand in hand. Most importantly, this is a night to celebrate 40 years of excellence and the community that made it all possible. It will still be a fundraiser with a silent auction & raise the paddles.
Our mission remains as vital as ever, but the way we invite people to support it must continue to evolve.
As part of this evolution, LTEF has expanded its mission to include funding critical teaching and staff positions. This important step helps us attract and retain exceptional educators while sustaining the level of excellence Lake Travis ISD is known for.
To support this expanded mission, we launched Cornerstone, a capital campaign led by a select group of visionary donors committed to multi-year support. Cornerstone Partners directly invest in educators, strengthen staff retention, and help ensure the long-term success of Lake Travis ISD—including the opening of our new high school. We launched this program recently & are thrilled with the traction we have with wonderful donors aligned to our mission.
It is a moment to gather, reflect on how far we’ve come, and look ahead together—while continuing to fund teacher grants and support teaching positions across the district.
We are profoundly grateful to the supporters who have carried LTEF through the past four decades. Your generosity has shaped classrooms, empowered teachers, and transformed countless student experiences.
As we look ahead, we invite you to celebrate with us—and to be part of what comes next.
Thank you for believing in education and helping us build a future that honors our past while boldly embracing what lies ahead.
We still very much need your support:
