MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a $5,000 Toolbox for Education grant to the Lake County International Charter School (LCICS) in Middletown for the full replacement of the roof on the main classroom building, the Langtry House.

LCICS is one of more than 585 schools or parent organizations to be awarded a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for parent-initiated school improvement projects benefiting K-12 public education across the United States during the 2010-11 school year.

“Being awarded this grant has allowed us to completely replace the roof on our main building, a project that has needed to be done for several years,” said LCICS Director Gwendolyn Maupin-Ahern.

“The state budget cuts over the past few years have made it very difficult for small, public schools like LCICS to fit even necessary facilities projects like this into the budget, and we are so grateful for Lowe’s dedication to charitable giving,” Maupin-Ahern added.

The project was completed over one weekend in late January, the school reported.

“Lowe’s is committed to recognizing and supporting efforts that enrich the lives of our neighbors and customers,” said Marshall Croom, chairman of Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation. “By supporting public schools like LCICS, we know we are contributing to a cause that’s important to our customers and employees and helping build stronger communities.”

Launched in partnership with PTO Today, a leading organization serving parent-teacher groups, the Toolbox for Education program has provided nearly $30 million through more than 6,000 grants since its inception in 2006. The grants have affected more than 3.7 million schoolchildren.

Grants are available to public schools in the United States for a wide range of improvement projects and large schools or school districts may be eligible to receive Toolbox grants up to $100,000 for school improvement initiatives.

All K-12 public schools in the United States are eligible. Parent groups may apply by visiting www.toolboxforeducation.com.

For more information about LCICS visit its Facebook page or Web site at www.lcics.org.

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