GET INVOLVED & GIVE BACK

Dawgs 360

It may be helpful to think of Dawgs 360 as a type of booster club that supports the full circle of student life activities while also helping families find ways to get plugged in on campus. Like a booster club, Dawgs 360 has both a cost to join and benefits associated with membership. This organization exists primarily to build community, make sure every student’s interests are equally valued and supported, and find meaningful ways to involve parents in the life and mission of the school.

Parents are always invited to celebrate special school programs with us – such as the Christmas Tree Presentation and Field Day – and are encouraged to attend athletic events, fine arts performances and gradelevel functions. We urge our parents to find their own niches, whether through volunteering at fundraisers or showing team spirit at athletic events, in order to stay connected and to fully enjoy our unique community experience.

Families are always welcome on campus, and you need not join Dawgs 360 to be a volunteer. However, coordinating, training and matching opportunities with interested volunteers is central to the mission of this group.

Dawgs Unleashed

Dawgs Unleashed is a perennial family favorite and brings the Bulldog community together. Adults are encouraged to let their competitive side take over at the golf and tennis tournaments, while the entire family can log a few miles at the road race.

Annual Loyalty Fund

The Annual Loyalty Fund is George Walton Academy’s most essential, far-reaching giving campaign. Every gift matters and has an immediate impact on current GWA students. Helping to bridge the gap between tuition dollars and school expenses, Annual Loyalty Fund gifts made each and every year by parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff and friends of the school, help fund immediate operational needs and essential programs. Think of your gift as a vote of confidence in our mission to inspire confident, compassionate and intellectuallycurious thinkers who embrace lifelong learning. There’s almost no limit to what we can make possible together!

GWA GALA & BENEFIT AUCTION

The Lucky Dawg Gala and Benefit Auction happens every year in early spring. It’s a fun and social night for adults with great food, entertainment and good-natured competition – all in the spirit of supporting George Walton Academy. Events of the evening include dinner, music and dancing, and live as well as silent auction bidding. Tickets for the Gala go on sale in January, and online bidding for silent auction items typically opens about two weeks prior to the event.

Corporate Partnerships

Corporate partnerships are a way to engage our business community in lasting relationships that better connect people to their interests, build a stronger community and help us plan for success together. In addition to investing in programs and initiatives that directly impact GWA’s mission, our corporate partners enjoy advertising benefits on campus, in select GWA publications and through sponsorship of the community events. With several different levels of participation, our corporate partners have access to a variety of packages that fit their business needs.