Lexington Education Foundation (LEF) Announces Trivia Bee 2025
Lexington Education Foundation (LEF) is proud to announce the return of the Trivia Bee. In its 29th year, this event brings the community together for a fun night of trivia to raise funds to sustain and enrich Lexington’s outstanding public schools through educator-initiated grants.
New this year we have added a Junior Bee (grades 5-8) beginning at 6pm with our Adult Bee (high school and up) at 7pm in a new location, Cary Memorial Hall 1605 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA.
Junior and adult teams, which can now range in size from 1 to 5 players and will be participating the entire time (no swarms this year) can register at www.lexedfoundation.org and as always, spectators are free.
We encourage fun team names and costumes to add to the fun spirit of the evening.
“Lexington Education Foundation has been supporting Lexington Public Schools for over 36 years by underwriting grants that enhance educational opportunities,” said Nicole Coelho Co-President LEF. “These grants help fund innovative programs, support teacher initiatives, and improve resources across the district. Thanks to the loyal support of our generous donors and volunteers, we are committed to awarding $250,000 annually for grants at ALL ten of our schools.”
Recently awarded LEF grants include:
BioArt:
This grant requested funding for curriculum development, and equipment to start a new course to pioneer a Bio Art course at the high school level. The concept of a Bio Art course is largely unprecedented, making its introduction both innovative and groundbreaking.
The project aims to pioneer a Bio Art class, integrating cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration to foster creativity and exploration at the intersection of biology and art. LEF provided the necessary supplies for the course, including a 3D printer, incubators, microscopes and terrariums. Part of the grant also allowed for visiting professionals and local artists to present to the students.
LEX250 Battle of Lexington and Concord High School Concert Bands:
This grant funded a living composer to write a music piece specifically for Lex250 (A town-wide celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington) that will be performed by all LHS band students. The music will be a meditation on what it means to be an American.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our individual and corporate sponsors, Coppe and Sears Pediatric Dentistry, Chase Plumbing, Levine Orthodontics, Lexington Dental Associates, Massport and Russian School of Math. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an Investor in Education or sponsoring a Trivia Bee team, please contact corporate@lexedfoundation.org.
Trivia Bee is run by our dedicated volunteers under the leadership of LEF Co-Presidents Nicole Coelho and Alyson Nickse. This year’s Co-Chairs of the Trivia Bee are Shana and Kyle York.
For more information on grants, events and how to get involved, www.lexedfoundation.or scan the QR code below.
About LEF
Founded in 1989, Lexington Education Foundation (LEF) is an independent, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization dedicated to funding grants that enhance the education of all Lexington Public School students. LEF grants support innovation and enrichment opportunities that meet the school system’s and student priorities but fall outside of the school system’s budget. Since 1989, LEF has awarded more than $6 million in grants, including over $204,000 during the 2023-24 school year. LEF is not affiliated with Lexington Public Schools.