LGCS Vision Board 2025

This past fall we rescued a horse and a pony.  These are very welcome but unplanned additions to the farm.  Our goal has been not only to teach the children about the animals but to show them how to safely care and respect them.  This new 3 or 4 stall barn with ag limestone runs for the animals. 

Playscape

Each year LGCS has been enhancing parts of the property to add new enrichment areas for the children.  The next enhancement for the children will be a new outdoor multisensory playscape.  

Recreational Pond

This was one. of the #1 requests from the children.  They love playing with frogs over the summer.  We would love to add a pond zone for additional nature education.  We have two options.  

1. Smaller Frog & Turtle Pond = $18,000

2. Larger Recreational Pond = $140,000.  This option would have a zero depth entrance for the children to splash and get wet during the summer.  There would be a smaller frog and turtle pond to this.  A recreational pond is safe for swimming and is naturally filtered with wetland plants.  This is an additional educational area to learn about pond habitats.  This area would be completely fenced in and located at the north of the current parking lot.  

Link to more information on a recreational pond: https://youtu.be/B0yYs77VGHo?si=fN8HmJl6cj6xO8oi

A wonderful family recently came up with a fantastic fundraising idea where everyone benefits, and we’re thrilled to share it with you! Introducing our Big Barn Raffle — a fun and exciting way to support our mission to complete the vision of a brand-new barn and give your family a chance to win big.

We extend a heartfelt thank-you to the family who created this idea and organized the raffle for our school!

Here’s how it works:

There will be TWO winners for every prize!
Each raffle prize has double the payout. The person who buys the winning ticket and the student who sold it will receive the equivalent prize amount in a credit for a private party at school. That means your student or camper could win a 2 hour party at school with their friends just by selling a winning ticket!  The party could be a birthday party, family gathering, or a playdate with the animals. 

• Grand Price = $1,000
• 2nd Price = $500
• 3rd Price = $250

Ticket Options:

• 1 ticket = $10
• 10 tickets = $90 (buy 9, get 1 free!)
• Parents can go all in and buy 30 tickets for $250. (Buy 25, get 5 free!) The best deal around.

Student & Summer Camper Perks:
Every student who sells 30 tickets gets to pick a special prize from our Red Barn Raffle Prize Bin! Prizes will be picked on the on December 11th.  Raffle participation is open to registered students, summer campers, and alumni. 

• Tickets for current students will go home this week.
• Summer Camp families:  Email Margie@LGCountrySchool.com  if you want to participate.  
• Tickets can also be sold online on Google Forms with payment made at school, via Venmo or Zelle.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfLh4pqJ-Bb-6_qYBvi2WlwX3oDCJI1yiDPFozDo_2O2SiKQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Important Dates:
Winners will be drawn at the Snowball Party (Thursday, 12/11) before winter break, so be sure to get all your tickets sold (or purchased) before then!  This raffle is a fun, easy way to raise funds for our school. Every ticket sold directly benefits our students and our indoor/outdoor classrooms. We are so excited about our new additions at LGCS and we hope you are too. We truly couldn't have built it without your support. 

Thank you for your continued support!

**Note:  Red Barn Raffle — Official Rules & Disclaimers
Eligibility: The Red Barn Raffle is open to individuals 18 years or older. Students may sell tickets but are not eligible to purchase them. Ticket Sales: Each ticket costs $10, or $90 for 10 tickets (buy 9, get 1 free). Parents may purchase 30 tickets for $250 (buy 25, get 5 free). All sales are final and non-refundable. Drawings & Prizes: Winners will be randomly drawn on December 11th. Each raffle prize has double the payout. The person who buys the winning ticket and the student who sold it will receive the equivalent prize amount in a credit for a private party at school. That means your student or camper could win a 2 hour party at school with their friends just by selling a winning ticket!  The party could be a birthday party, family gathering, or a playdate with the animal.  Claiming Prizes: Winners will be notified by phone or email within 5 business days of the drawing. If a prize is not claimed within 30 days, the prize is forfeited and may be redrawn at the school’s discretion. Liability Disclaimer: By purchasing or selling raffle tickets, participants agree to release and hold harmless Long Grove Country School, its staff, volunteers, and affiliates from any and all liability, loss, or damage arising from participation in the raffle or acceptance of prizes. Compliance: This raffle is conducted in accordance with applicable state and local laws. No purchase necessary where prohibited. All proceeds directly benefit Long Grove Country School and its educational programs.  Long Grove Country School has obtained a Lake County permit for this raffle.