Annual Fund - Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

Where HIES Needs it Most

Areas of Greatest Need

Provides vital resources that enhance every aspect of a HIES education and benefits every student. Gifts keep the school financially sound and allows it to be nimble when challenges may arise.

Academic Programs

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Gifts provide students with experiential learning opportunities-like the global scholar in residence, field trips, guest authors and speakers that nurture curiosity, expand service learning and provide curriculum enhancements. HIES students learn in small classes and the community fosters connections between student and teacher to flourish within the curriculum.

Fine Arts

Robust Visual and Performing Arts Programs

Gifts support robust visual and performing arts programs, including photography, film, chorus, band, orchestra, theater, photography, Ursine yearbook and C&G magazine. These programs provide teachers resources to unlock each child's creative expression and opportunities to interact with guest artists.

Athletics

HIES' Outstanding Athletic Program

Gifts support HIES' outstanding athletic program-offering 59 sports teams in the Middle and Upper School, including equipment, sports medicine, training and supplies. HIES' athletic programs provide students with an array of opportunities for personal growth, physical challenge and instill core values that benefit student-athletes on and off the field.

Faculty Support

Help Recruit and Retain Talented Faculty and Staff

Gifts help Holy Innocents' to recruit and retain talented faculty and staff, a counselor and nurse in each division, including an additional US counselor this year, and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to expand their knowledge through advanced trainings.

Technology

Support the Integration of Technology Throughout HIES

Gifts support the integration of technology throughout the educational environment of rHIES' students and faculty. These dollars allow enhancements in the classroom technology instruction incorporated into the curriculum, with fifth graders to seniors being issued laptops via our one-to-one laptop program.

Security

Keeping HIES Safe

Gifts provide ongoing training for all HIES faculty on school security protocols and procedures, an additional security officer-bringing HIES Security staff to a team of four. These officers ensure the safety of the community, as well as provide essential help with parking and traffic during carpool, athletic games and special events.

The Golden Bear Annual Fund giving options support every HIES' student and faculty member through the operating budget. Should contributions to one of these interests exceed a particular budget area's limit, the school directs the funds to the Area of Greatest Need. Thank you for your gift to support Holy Innocents'!

Are gifts to the Annual Fund tax deductible?

Why is my participation important?

Your contribution makes a direct impact on student lives every day. The school’s financial strength is dependent upon participation of all members of its community. A first-class Holy Innocents’ education is the direct result of gifts from parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty and friends who believe in and financially support excellence in education. The Golden Bear Annual Fund helps bridge the gap between tuition income and the operation budget. Your participation generates enthusiasm and encourages others to join you in supporting Holy Innocents’.

What kind of things has the Golden Bear Annual Fund supported recently?

Your contribution goes directly to funding necessities and therefore, makes a direct impact on student lives every day. The Golden Bear Annual Fund provides support for academic programs, funds for attracting and retaining faculty, materials and equipment for fine arts and athletics, a nurse and counselor in each division, additional security on campus, professional development for faculty and experiential learning opportunities like field trips, guest speakers and authors.

Why must money be raised every school year in addition to tuition at independent schools?

Tuition does not cover all of the annual cost of educating our students. Like all other independent schools, we rely on the Annual Fund, the endowment and income from investments to help provide program enhancements and bridge the gap between tuition and the cost of operating the school. These funds are discretionary, so they offer flexibility and can be used for the school’s area of greatest need.

Areas of Greatest Need/Where HIES Needs it Most

The Golden Bear Fund-HIES' #1 priority-provides vital resources that enhance every aspect of a HIES education and benefits every student. Gifts keep the school financially sound and allows it to be nimble when challenges may arise.

Academic Programs

Gifts provide students with experiential learning opportunities-like the global scholar in residence, field trips, guest authors and speakers that nurture curiosity, expand service learning and provide curriculum enhancements. HIES students learn in small classes and the community fosters connections between student and teacher to flourish within the curriculum.

Fine Arts

Gifts support robust visual and performing arts programs, including photography, film, chorus, band, orchestra, theater, photography, Ursine yearbook and C&G magazine. These programs provide teachers resources to unlock each child's creative expression and opportunities to interact with guest artists.

Athletics

Gifts support HIES' outstanding athletic program-offering 59 sports teams in the Middle and Upper School, including equipment, sports medicine, training and supplies. HIES' athletic programs provide students with an array of opportunities for personal growth, physical challenge and instill core values that benefit student-athletes on and off the field.

Faculty Support

Gifts help Holy Innocents' to recruit and retain talented faculty and staff, a counselor and nurse in each division, including an additional US counselor this year, and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to expand their knowledge through advanced trainings.

Technology

Gifts support the integration of technology throughout the educational environment for HIES' students and faculty. These dollars allow enhancements in the classroom technology instruction incorporated into the curriculum, with fifth-graders to seniors being issued laptops via our one-to-one laptop program.

Security