Cardinal Foundation

10/05/2026

A BIG Thank You to all of our Custodians!

10/02/2026

Our hearts are heavy as we lift up a family in our community and our Cardinal family tonight. ❤️🤍

We are holding them close in our thoughts and prayers as we pray for their missing loved one, for strength and comfort for their family, and for everyone working tirelessly in the search.

In times of uncertainty and heartache, we are reminded that the Cardinal family is more than a school. We are a community that stands together, supports one another, and holds onto hope.

Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal. ❤️🤍

Please join us in continuing to pray for a safe return and for peace and strength for all those affected. 🙏

MISSING PERSON / ATTEMPT TO LOCATE

Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office — Seeking Public Assistance

We are requesting the public's help in locating the owner of a boat found unattended earlier today.

The vessel was found tied off along the shoreline near Merrick State Park. Preliminary evidence indicates the boat ran out of gas, and we are currently trying to account for the owner's whereabouts and well-being.

How You Can Help:

Did you pick up or give a ride to a stranded boater near Merrick State Park?

Have you seen anyone walking in the area of the park or along nearby roads or shoreline?

If you have any information—no matter how small—please contact the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office immediately:

📞 Phone: 608-685-4433 (Select Option 2)

Please share this post to help spread the word throughout the community.

09/27/2026

Cardinal Foundation Grant Spotlight!

We were excited to support a grant for new kindergarten furniture at Lewiston-Altura!

This year is a fresh start for Ms. Falkowski, who is new to kindergarten, and with the school’s recent upgrades, she is also teaching in a brand-new classroom space. We’re happy to help make that space welcoming, comfortable and ready for our youngest Cardinals!

Investing in our classrooms means investing in the next generation of Cardinals.

Learn more about the grants we’ve supported at cardinalfoundation857.com

09/26/2026

Grant Spotlight!

The Cardinal Foundation is excited to support our teachers with a grant for an ELMO 1379 Visual Presenter Document Camera!

This technology will be used in classes such as Math, Personal Finance, Statistics, and Calculus to help teachers easily display problems, examples, student work, and hands-on demonstrations for the entire class to see.

We’re proud to support tools that help make learning more interactive, visual, and accessible for our students! ❤️🖤

Want to see more of the grants the Cardinal Foundation has provided? Visit www.cardinalfoundation857.com to learn more about how we’re supporting Lewiston-Altura students, teachers, and our schools.

Once a Cardinal, Forever a Cardinal!

09/17/2026

While our littlest Cardinals are making it official and Superintendent Gruen got in on the action and signed his Cardinal commitment! 🎉🙌

The future is looking bright in Lewiston-Altura! ❤️🖤

09/17/2026

❤️🖤 Elementary Signing Day | Part 5 of 5
Celebrating our youngest Cardinals as they commit to Lewiston-Altura!
Brought to you by the Cardinal Foundation.

09/17/2026

❤️🖤 Elementary Signing Day | Part 4 of 5
Celebrating our youngest Cardinals as they commit to Lewiston-Altura!
Brought to you by the Cardinal Foundation.

09/17/2026

❤️🖤 Elementary Signing Day | Part 3 of 5
Celebrating our youngest Cardinals as they commit to Lewiston-Altura!
Brought to you by the Cardinal Foundation.

09/17/2026

❤️🖤 Elementary Signing Day | Part 2 of 5
Celebrating our youngest Cardinals as they commit to Lewiston-Altura!
Brought to you by the Cardinal Foundation.

09/17/2026

❤️🖤 Elementary Signing Day | Part 1 of 5

Celebrating our youngest Cardinals as they commit to Lewiston-Altura!

Brought to you by the Cardinal Foundation.