2021-2022 IMPACT REPORT

I am delighted to share the Far Hills Country Day School Impact Report for the 2021-22 academic year. This past June, my son, Wilder, graduated with the Class of 2022 just as I completed my service as Far Hills’ Board of Trustees Chair. It was a bittersweet time, knowing certain chapters were ending while exciting new ones were beginning (for both of us!)

Yet, as you will see from this report, there was much to celebrate, most notably that we surpassed our fundraising goals for the year.

This success would not have been possible without the steadfast support of all those listed on these pages. We recognize and honor you and the 400+ donors and volunteers who selflessly gave their time, talent, and treasure to our school. Parents, grandparents, alums, faculty and staff, legacy families, and friends are all engaged in our efforts, each giving joyfully and generously. Our Far Hills family is strong, passionate, and committed. Our students are nurtured, challenged, and inspired. And we, the Board of Trustees, are grateful.

Far Hills is thriving, and the opportunities for expanded programming are plentiful as we continue to move forward with our Together We Build the Future of Far Hills capital campaign. With almost $7 million raised towards our $10.5 million goal, we have accomplished much in the areas of academic support and enrichment and the creation of dynamic new learning spaces. If you have the opportunity, I encourage you to learn more about the campaign’s priorities. I assure you that the vision set forth by Georgia, the Senior Leadership Team, and the campaign committee is aspirational and inspirational. It is a strong and compelling roadmap for Far Hills’ future.

As a proud alumnus, the father of two additional alums, a former faculty member, and now a Trustee Emeritus, my heart will always be with Far Hills. It has been my great pleasure to serve as your Board Chair. And I know, beyond a doubt, that the school and its future will be in excellent care under Joe Ferraro’s dynamic and dedicated leadership.

In closing, I simply wish to say thank you to each and every one of you who stepped up to help make our school stronger for the children who are here now and for those who will follow. It is your generosity, your belief in our mission, and your unwavering support of our teachers and students that makes Far Hills so very special.

With gratitude, Christopher A. Merton '82 Board of Trustees Chair, 2018–2022

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