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Volunteers Needed for EEF's Intergenerational Reading Program

The Elmbrook Education Foundation (EEF) is committed to its mission of Strong Communities. Strong Schools. One of the best examples of that mission in action is the Intergenerational Program, which connects community volunteers with young readers across the district.

What began as a pilot program at Swanson Elementary in 2023 has quickly grown into a districtwide success. Last school year, the program expanded to all five Elmbrook elementary schools, where 76 volunteers worked one-on-one or in small groups with 191 students to build oral reading fluency, confidence, and a love of reading.

The Intergenerational Volunteer Program will return to all five Elmbrook elementary schools for the 2026-2027 school year, and the EEF is currently seeking new volunteers.

No teaching experience is required. Volunteers simply need patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to help young readers grow in their skills and confidence. Reading sessions take place weekly during the school day, and interviews for new volunteers will be held virtually or by phone throughout July and August.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to give back to the Elmbrook community, we'd love to have you join us!

Apply today, view FAQs, or learn more by visiting the EEF Intergenerational Volunteer Program website.    

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EEF Most Influential Educator 2026 Photos 

The Elmbrook Education Foundation sponsored the 15th annual Most Influential Educator banquets on May 11 for Brookfield Central High School and May 26 for Brookfield East High School. The inspiration for this program originated with Elmbrook parent, Jane Peavler.
“I am grateful to the Elmbrook Education Foundation and its continued support of the Most Influential Educator program. This program offers students the opportunity to honor the teachers who have inspired them on their educational journey. Every year, students express their gratitude in heartfelt, creative, and emotional ways. It is a privilege to see firsthand how educators change lives every day,” said Jane Peavler, MIE Chair.


Honorees are nominated by fifteen graduating seniors from Brookfield Central and seventeen from Brookfield East High Schools. Students are asked to nominate a teacher who had a significant positive effect on their K-12 education. A banquet is held in their honor where nominators prepare a speech about their most influential educator and create a homemade gift in their honor.

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EEF Donates $77,577 to Unified Sports in Elmbrook Schools

The Elmbrook Education Foundation is proud to announce the donation of $77,577 to the Unified Sports program in our Elmbrook Schools ensuring this tradition lives on for many years to come. Unified Sports creates opportunities for students of all abilities to connect through inclusive athletics. Through teamwork, friendship, school spirit, and shared experiences, these programs help students grow both on and off the field.

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Elmbrook Education Foundation Accepts Let’s Skate Foundation Donation in Support of Unified Sports

The Elmbrook Education Foundation (EEF) is proud to accept a $2,000 donation from the Let’s Skate Foundation in support ofthe Unified Sports Program in Elmbrook Schools.  This contribution supports EEF’s broader commitment to raise $75,000 to sustain and expand Unified Sports opportunities for students across the district. Unified Sports brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same teams, fostering teamwork, leadership, and mutual respect through shared athletic experiences. The program helps build authentic friendships, strengthens school pride, and promotes a culture of inclusion throughout the Elmbrook community.

The Let’s Skate Foundation was founded in 2021 by Brookfield Central Senior Aidan Liu, who combined his passion for speedskating with a desire to give back to the community. Let’s Skate provides free opportunities for children to try speedskating and affordable options for continued participation, increasing accessibility to the sport for youth.

“Unified Sports has had a profound impact on the community,” said Aidan Liu, founder of Let’s Skate. “The mission of Let’s Skate is to increase accessibility to speedskating for youth. As an Elmbrook community member, we wanted to give back to the school district that nurtured our foundation and help create opportunities for growth, inclusion, and athletic development. By fostering a supportive environment, we aim to empower the next generation and strengthen the community that helped shape us.”

Donations to the EEF's Unified Sports Initiative can be made directly at fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/UNIFIEDSPORTS

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The Elmbrook Education Foundation (EEF) is an independent non-profit that enriches our school district and community by investing in our students and educators, through grants, scholarships, and other major initiatives.

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