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'!

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 

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.