Welcome to Lummi Island Foundation for Education (LIFE)

UPDATE FROM BEACH SCHOOL STAFF
May, 2026

Due to district-wide budget cuts, the Ferndale School District will not be funding Beach School’s second teacher position for the 2026–2027 school year. LIFE and the PTO are working to provide additional educational support during this challenging transition and to ensure our island students continue receiving the strong educational experience they deserve. Beach School is an important part of our community because it not only provides high-quality education but also attracts and retains families who contribute to the long-term vitality of Lummi Island. 

You can help by signing up to become a Friends of Beach School Supporter

Help keep Beach School vibrant!
You can now become a Friend of Beach School Supporter! We’re excited to share that the staff at Beach School and the students have decided to create a special supporter circle to help raise vital funds for the school and teachers.

• Heron Supporter - $100 annual contribution includes

  • A Monthly Beach School Newspaper. Stay connected through our monthly newsletter featuring student work.

• Eagle Supporter - $250 annual contribution includes

  • A Monthly Beach School Newspaper. Stay connected through our monthly newsletter featuring student work.

  • A cotton tote bag with Beach School logo.

• Orca Supporter - $500 annual contribution includes

  • A Monthly Beach School Newspaper. Stay connected through our monthly newsletter featuring student work.

  • A cotton tote bag with Beach School logo.

  • A Lovely calendar including student artwork.  

• Salmon Supporter - $1,000 annual contribution includes

  • A Monthly Beach School Newspaper. Stay connected through our monthly newsletter featuring student work.

  • A cotton tote bag with Beach School logo.

  • Lovely calendar including student artwork.  

  • A wooden salmon plaque displayed on our donor wall.

Our Mission

Lummi Island Foundation for Education (LIFE) is committed to sustaining and enhancing education at Beach Elementary School and for children on Lummi Island through current and long-term financial and material support.

Our Goals

Lummi Island Foundation for Education: 

• Provides limited and defined advocacy efforts at federal, state, and local school district levels about general education issues and those impacting Beach Elementary School. 

• Encourages students to become active, compassionate and life-long learners by investing in innovative educational programs not funded by the school district, addressing at-risk and gifted children, and benefiting a significant number of Island children.

• We are able to do this through community support, grants, events, and have partnered with important organizations like Friends of the Island Library (FOIL), The Lummi Island Grange, Lummi Island Community Association (LICA), the Lummi Island Civic Club, as well as off-Island partnerships with Western Washington University.