"A Year in Review" High Meadows School Magazine & Annual Report 2021-2022

From the Head of School & Camp

Hello Friends,

The 2021-22 school year was a glorious change from last year as we had the chance to be on campus every day and to celebrate more traditions together. Additionally, this summer camp returns to its regular program and configuration. It’s strange to think that we would ever celebrate a simple opportunity that we previously took for granted- the chance to be together.

High Meadows has a rich history and traditions that put a premium on relationships and community. It is these connections and the care we take with one another that have helped us navigate the challenges that our world has faced in the last two years. The energy that we generate through our shared commitment to High Meadows has also put us in a stronger position coming out of this pandemic than we had going in. Whether you are a new High Meadows family, an alum who was in Pre-K in 1973, a retired teacher, an alumni parent, or a member of the HMS Class of 2022, thank you! You are a part of our success.

Starting this summer, we have begun a year-long celebration of High Meadow’s 50th Anniversary. It is a true privilege to serve this community at such an important time in our history—to honor our founders and friends and to imagine and invest in our future.

I hope you enjoy our Year in Review and the sneak peek at our new Strategic Plan. Next time, I hope to see you on campus.

All the best,

Lisa Baker Head of School & Camp

“High Meadows has a rich history and traditions that put a premium on relationships and community. It is these connections and the care we take with one another that have helped us navigate the challenges that our world has faced in the last two years.”

Connecting to our Roots

High Meadows School & Camp and the Chattahoochee Nature Center both naturally attract families who value connection to the outdoors, learning through exploration, and environmental education. Many people don’t realize, however, that the two organizations also share a history dating back to the 1960’s when High Meadows founder, Jody Holden, and her husband Horace called the acres of land that make up the CNC home. The property, which was at that time their residence, was also home to their first nature-based preschool program- a precursor to High Meadows own school and camp program which Jody and the three other High Meadows founders began in 1973.

To honor this shared origin story and to connect High Meadows faculty and staff back to the history of the organization, the faculty and staff orientation for the 2021-2022 school year was held at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Three Middle Years Teachers, Anne Lovatt, Jean Hunter, and Sarah Topper, volunteered to create a dynamic day together that would include experiential learning opportunities similar to those they would incorporate into a lesson plan for their students. Anne shares, “We were tasked with creating a “scavenger hunt” learning experience that would welcome our peers, take advantage of the beautiful location, and give some historical context as to our early days as a school and camp. We wanted to make something fun and interactive that would get people up and moving and socially come together as a community after the previous year of small group cohorts and relative isolation from one another.”

To further reconnect with High Meadows’ history and roots, three of four High Meadows founders, Jay Dickerson, Jody Holden, and Michael Drake came and shared their memories of the development and early days of High Meadows. Many laughs and stories were shared, and not a person in attendance didn’t leave feeling more connected to and appreciative of the time, effort, innovation and care that went into the creation of such a wonderful place for children and adults to thrive.

Jean Hunter, who has taught at High Meadows School for over 37 years, reflected that “Beginning our school year together on the very property where preschoolers picked muscadines and scuppernongs for many years felt gloriously right. For years, High Meadows students took field trips to Jody’s property to pick grapes to make jelly. Children climbed the rock walls on that property and ran between the rows of grapevines, picked purple and golden grapes with their own hands, discovered the juicy sweetness of each, and carried baskets of grapes back to school to make jelly to enjoy with fresh biscuits and home-made butter. Circling back to understand the history of High Meadows together as a staff and faculty felt like an echo of Jody helping children see the wonder in their immediate worlds- hands on learning at its best.”

Spending the day at the Chattahoochee Nature Center learning, playing, thinking and growing together as a full faculty and staff provided a meaningful and intentional kickoff to the school year. Anne Lovatt, who also attended High Meadows School and Camp as a child, elaborates, “We wanted everyone to have something valuable to take away from the experience, whether that was a new idea for their work, the start of or a renewed friendship, or some new understanding or curiosity. I feel lucky to get to work with exceptionally thoughtful, creative, knowledgeable colleagues. The day felt like a success.”

Sarah Topper, Jean Hunter, Anne Lovatt, and Lisa Baker

Jay Dickerson, Jody Holden, and Michael Drake at the CNC

Goats, Gardens, and Gratitude: A Different Type of Teaching Gig

Take a single stroll around the High Meadows campus and you’ll understand that High Meadows isn’t your average, everyday school. Educators seek out teaching positions here because of our strong, collaborative culture, our commitment to progressive education, and the opportunity our model offers for them to bring their unique talents, interests and ideas to the table. Joining the High Meadows Faculty can also come with surprises that make every day here a new adventure.

Mooni Abdus-Salam, who joined the High Meadows Faculty as a 2nd/3rd grade teacher in January 2021, shares that teaching at High Meadows is “definitely a change in environment” as compared to her past school experiences. “As part of my interview process, Lisa Baker walked and talked with me before my classroom visit and we stopped in front of the Kindergarten classrooms to see students enjoying the cool November air. One of the students came up and hugged me mid-conversation, said “hi”, and skipped away. Not only was I touched by this enthusiastic greeting, I was also surprised that the Head of School would take her time to personally tour me around campus. The welcoming atmosphere at High Meadows was one of many things that convinced me that High Meadows would be a great place to teach.”

After joining the 4th/5th grade teaching team in fall 2021, Jennifer Kraften has particularly enjoyed the flexibility of teaching at High Meadows. “With the world as their classroom, High Meadows students learn in some pretty interesting places!” Not only do our students learn all over our 42-acre campus across meadows, woods, gardens and farm space, they also get to travel and expand their horizons on some exciting class trips. In April 2022 fourth and fifth grade students traveled by bus to visit Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama for 3 days and 2 nights of learning, growing, and fun. Ms. Kraften shares that “the trip to Camp McDowell focused on food waste, environmentally sustainable choices, and stewardship for our world through engaging, hands-on experiences. Though canoeing with friends, a barn dance, and milking a goat were top experiences that students cited, the opportunity also inspired personal learning and growth.”

To assist new teachers in acclimating to our unique school culture, High Meadows alum, former HMS teacher, and current parent Sarah Bobbitt held orientation sessions to share school history, answer questions, and provide training around how to capitalize on the dynamic learning spaces around our campus. This intentional “onboarding” effort allowed new teachers to feel supported in navigating their new roles, which often look a little bit different from past teaching positions. “I was honored to have the opportunity to share my love and knowledge of High Meadows with the group.”

In addition to an educational model that provides opportunities for both students and teachers to express themselves, embrace a growth-mindset, and to bring learning to life through experience and investigation, the High Meadows campus also offers a unique landscape for teachers to utilize.

Lower School Principal Lori Kennedy shares that “we encourage every teacher to view our campus as an extension to their classroom. Many teachers who are new to our community get to learn alongside their students how to take learning out into nature.” It’s not uncommon to see classes out utilizing the gardens in their math lessons, the cabins as outdoor learning spaces, and the meadows as a perfect spot for lunch, snack, and play. You also never know when a chicken, goats, or helmeted guineafowl might join your lesson!

Coming Together

We enjoyed spending time together at our High Meadows parent picnic.

Get dressed up for some not-too-spooky fun at our Halloweenie Roast, one of our treasured traditions.

Ms. Baker welcomes our students for the first day of school. The possibilities are endless!

Parent volunteers getting their hands dirty during our Garden Work Day to prepare the gardens for our students.

6th graders sharing in the beautiful experience of Jekyll Island.

Our alumni panelists field questions and share the lasting impact of High Meadows with our current students and parents.

Thrilled to welcome back our alumni to our annual Alumni Reunion Dinner! We love catching up!

Learning and exploring on our 7th grade trip to Jekyll Island.

Coming Together

Our talented students share new techniques and creativity with their parents during Art Night.

“After Math” performed to a live audience by our Middle Years students. Congratulations to our cast and crew!

Rock Band

Students unpack, research, and create projects about Oceania, this year’s Emphasis theme.

Spring Picnic fun on the meadow with our wonderful community.

Celebrating Earth Day in the garden.

Our summer camp crew ready to celebrate our 50th High Meadows Camp season.

Exhibition Night was a huge success! This year’s topic was Sustainable Consumerism including, fashion, food, and recreation.

We are so proud of our 8th grade graduates! The sky is the limit!

wowing the crowd at a Chattahoochee Nature Center!

4th and 5th graders feeding the chickens at their Farm School field trip.

Welcome to snowy Colorado! Our 8th graders having an amazing culminating experience.

HMS Class of 2022

Our 2022 8th grade graduates are heading into their high school experiences not only with a strong academic foundation, but also with the flexibility, perseverance, and sense of humor that was required to navigate middle school during a truly unusual time. As they prepare for their next chapter in high school, we asked our 2022 graduates to reflect on “What their favorite thing about High Meadows is?” Read on to hear their responses.

I love how diverse and inclusive everybody is as a community because it really shows that our differecnces are what brings us together.

My favorite thing about High Meadows is the effort and caring from the students and teachers to make the school feel like a special place.

The best thing about High Meadows is the freedom and trust that comes from building relationships with the teachers. That freedom and trust allows us as students to be independent free thinkers.

My favorite thing about High Meadows is the tire swing because it's iconic and it was the first thing I saw at High Meadows and it's fun to be on it.

Niyah Amezqua Woodword Academy

Nola Brown Milton High School

Hudson Carey The Walker School

Carlos Carrillo Centennial High School

i I love High Meadows because the teachers are amazing at communicating with you.

There are many things I love about High Meadows, including all the amazing teachers, the people here, and the time we get to spend outside.

How inclusive everyone is and all the great memories it creates.

In schools with larger classroom sizes, teachers may not be able to respond or reach out like HMS teachers do with their students. It allows them to have more of a personal connection with the students and I have really benefited from connection.

My favorite thing about High Meadows is the close community because everyone knows and supports each other.

The students and teachers are very kind.

Being able to be outside and see nature.

Larson Collier Roswell High School

Haley Cooper Marietta High School

Maggie Daly Roswell High School

Frank Eldridge Blair Academy

Ella Farmer Blessed Trinity Catholic High School

Lottie Feurer Rivers Academy

Sage Gowin Milton High School

Sloane Guinn Milton High School

I like the teaching style.

I love the great community at High Meadows with all of the teachers and students knowing everyone and getting along well.

Everyone is inclusive and encouraging. We spend most of our time outdoors and bring nature into our academic structure.

My favorite part of HMS is the environment that we get to work in. That includes being able to hang out with the animals, the way our tables are set up, and how we have so much freedom in where we sit.

The ability to express yourself and how teachers treat students as if they were friends rather than a work colleague. The teachers helped me express my feelings and develop more relationships with other people

Freedom.

Community. I especially love the teacher student relationships that make HMS more of a home than a school. I wake up every morning and I’m excited to go to school. I also love how supportive the community is.

What I really enjoyed about High Meadows was how much freedom we get as students, the overall community, and how easily we are able to make connections with peers and with teachers.

Tucker Happel The Galloway School

Alec Harvey The Walker School

Piper Hoffman The Mount Vernon School

Abby Irwin Lassiter High School

Angel Juarez-Tenorio North Springs High School

Jackson Kaul Milton High School

Lexi Kaul Milton High School

Joslyn Mahoney Atlanta Girls' School

My favorite part of High Meadows is the relationship that I got to have with my teachers. At High Meadows the community is open-minded about your feelings and interests.

My favorite thing about High Meadows is the love from the teachers and the students.

I love High Meadows because of the trust and respect each individual has in each other and the environment.

How everyone gets to speak their own thoughts and share their opinions without being shut down. I also like how we pay attention to nature and the things around us rather than just the humans.

Being able to be ourdoors and the good social environment.

HMS is a wonderful school where students have the opportunity to have fun while learning. My favorite thing is the animals. Each day they come out on the meadow, some even reaching our classroom doors which adds excitement to our day.

I love how caring and supportive the students and teachers are at High Meadows are. The teachers show genuine interest in the students and get to know us as individuals.

The people and the environment. It is like a secondary family to me. I feel like I can talk to almost everyone about anything without getting judged. The teachers have always helped me through anything that I needed.

Kiefer Melanson Roswell High School

Ariana Mirsalimi Campbell High School

Maya Misawa Roswell High School

Kira Nadler The Weber School

Parker Nicholson Woodstock High School

Joseph Parker Milton High School

Nellie Parker The Galloway School

Amelia Peterson Delphian School

The people, both the teachers and the students. I have met so many new people after going to this school for so long. I have developed these friends throughout my years at High Meadows and will continue to be friends with these people for years.

Little Moon and the playful atmosphere are my favorite things about High Meadows.

My favorite thing about High Meadows is the teachers. They really get to know each student and challenge each of us to be our best selves.

My favorite thing is the tight-knit communtiy because you know everyone including the student and teachers. You are close friends with everyone.

The best part is the welcoming community and all the wonderful teachers that surround us. We get to build relationships with them and form great, great memories.

The teachers and the freedom.

The relationships the students create with the teachers is the best thing about High Meadows because if a teacher is there, they will help you with anything.

Teachers treat us like people instead of treating us like children. It allows for us to explore what it's like to do things by ourselves and allows for children to grow by themselves.

Clementine Plummer South Walton High School

Clyde Plummer South Walton High School

Jack Schuman The Walker School

Zachary Schwartz Riverwood High School

Jake Sedgley The Mount Vernon School

Sadie Shapiro The Galloway School

James Sorensen Greater Atlanta Christian School

Rachael Strobeck Pope High School

Everyone is friendly, inclusive, caring, and open minded. I also love that we are outside so much even for class sometimes.

We get to be ourselves every day. We get full independence to choose our days like our mini courses and where we sit for lunch. You don’t get that freedom at other schools and it’s what makes it such an amazing environment.

The freedom to be ourselves and the freedom to go places we thought we would never go in a school year. The freedom is what separates High Meadows from public school.

I love the feeling of community here and that you specifically are important.

My favorite thing about High Meadows is the beautiful nature and the (mostly) free roaming animals.

I really like the people, the students are all fun and nice, and the teachers are all fun.

Marlene Sturz Lassiter High School

Lila Suddeth Sprayberry High School

Vivi Uhlenbrock North Springs Charter School

Ava Watford Blessed Trinity Catholic High School

Whitaker Williams Portsmouth Abbey School

Elijah Zabala The Galloway School

HMS Class of 2018

As High Meadows graduates, you soared through high school with confidence, creativity, determination, and a love of learning. Congratulations on your high school graduation! We heard from a few of the members of the Class of 2018 alumni, "What skills, values, and habits did you learn at High Meadows that you have found beneficial during your high school experience? ." Read on to hear their response.

HMS taught me how to advocate for myself, communicate effectively, take notes, participate in class, build relationships with teachers, and I learned who I am and what I value.

To have fun!

At HMS I learned the importance of friendships and relationships with peers. I learned that you don’t have to be best friends with everyone, but to always be nice.

I learned quality studying habits and how to be disciplined with my time.

Del Abney The Galloway School Brandeis University

Wyatt Bounds Centennial High School Rhodes College

Annie Bowers Roswell High School University of Colorado

Maceo Boyce Walton High School New York University

I came into high school very well prepared. I feel like High Meadows taught me how to advocate for myself which has become an extremely important aspect of high school life.

Self advocacy, teaching me how to get interested in new things, and allowing me to have the bravery to build relationships with my teachers.

The relationships I was able to create with my teachers and peers helped me easily make friends and form strong bonds in high school. HMS created a safe space where curiosity was encouraged.

I’ve learned to constantly question and be curious about the world around me, help other people, and stand up for myself. HMS gave me the groundwork to succeed!

Organization, discipline, and teamwork are among the many skills that I learned at High Meadows.

HMS has helped with my abilities to communicate my ideas with my classmates and teachers, confidently present a presentation, and not be afraid to ask for help.

Self-Advocacy.

At HMS, I learned to value experiences, relationships, and authenticity. Learning can be fun, and every experience is an opportunity to grow.

Hudson Collier Roswell High School Charles University

James Corradini Walton High School Gap year Southeast Asia and Verto in Costa Rica

Yana Gokhman Woodward Academy Boston University

Katie Griffin North Springs High School Georgia Tech

Dillon Heimerl Roswell High School Furman University

Lauren Hudgins Blessed Trinity Catholic High School University of Georgia

Nia Junod The Galloway School Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Elizabeth Li Woodward Academy Tufts University

I learned how to love school, how to value community, and be a critical thinker. Going into high school with the foundational love of school and love of learning that HMS provided me with helped me immensely.

Speak up for myself, independently think and act, and many other important life lessons.

Self advocacy and learning to always be a learner if life.

I learned how to advocate for myself and others to my teachers and peers. I also learned that it is most important to be and stay true to yourself. Never forget your roots!!

I learned time management, prioritizing school, thinking with different points of view, study skills, test taking strategies, and being open minded to different things.

Self advocacy, forming relationships with teachers, self driven work ethic.

Studying habits and being your own person.

HMS taught me to see the value in relationships, form close bonds with my peers, and shaped me into the person I am today.

Evelyn Lowry Midtown High School Georgia State University

Harris Marks Dunwoody High School Florida State University

Catherine Mulcahey Blessed Trinity Catholic High School University of Georgia

Pnina Sasson The Weber School Gap year in Israel then Tulane University

Nayna Shah Marietta High School Georgia Tech

Owen Stone The Galloway School University of Oxford

Janson Strain Centennial High School Auburn University

Jordan Tisdale Blessed Trinity Catholic High School University of Miami

Roswell High School

University of Miami

Not feeling scared to ask questions and ask for help. Learning how to be organized.

The Galloway School

University of Georgia

I learned how to present myself well and speak to adults. This was helpful in discussions with teachers, interviews, etc.

Cambridge High School University of Colorado

Life, including work, can always and should be fun!

I learned empathy, created lifelong friendships, and was taught that there is more than one way to approach a problem and there is also more than one correct solution. The music program inspired me to join multiple music ensembles which I will continue to study in college.

Congratulations to the entire class of 2018!

Del Abney

Jaden Anderson

Barrett Benton

Wyatt Bounds

Annie Bowers

Maceo Boyce

Bella Broomell

Hudson Collier

James Corradini

Adia Davis

Cameron Dembski

Lizzie Frazier

Ciela Furniss

Yana Gokhman

Katie Griffin

Kaya Gyening

Jasper Haimes

Dillon Heimerl

Lauren Hudgins

Nia Junod

Elizabeth Li

Evelyn Lowry

Silvana Maradiaga

Harris Marks

Shira Medwed

Catherine Mulcahey

Baron Noble

Lucas Patsy

Ryan Peacock

Arianna Pena Peguero

Helen Pena Peguero

Rachael Quispe

Ella Robertson

Pnina Sasson

Niki Schulz

Nayna Shah

Toby Smith

Sydney Soganich

Owen Stone

Janson Strain

Alexis Thiebaut

Jordan Tisdale

Mia Uy

Blake Vance

Sam Vargas-Prada

Sophie Volpe

Ella Whittall

Lily Williams

Gabriel Wilson

Mia Uy

Sophie Volpe

Ella Whittall

Gabriel Wilson North Gwinnett High School Georgia State University

2021-2022 Annual Report

Board of Trustees

The governing body of High Meadows School is the board of trustees. The board is a self-perpetuating group of volunteer parents, past parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends, all committed to setting the course for the school’s long-term success.

The board identifies and studies issues that will impact the school’s future. Through standing committees as well as strategic task forces, it focuses on governance and mission-centered areas of interest. Stewardship of High Meadows’ resources is a primary duty of the board, not the daily function of the school.

We thank the following trustees for their service and dedication to High Meadows School throughout the 2021-2022 school year.

Executive Committee

Javier Estrella, Chair

Theresa Robison, Secretary

Amy Jewett, Vice Chair

Chris Rogers, Member At Large

Lisa Baker, Head of School & Camp

Geoff Knapp, Treasurer

Lisa Tilt, Member At Large

Operating Income

81% Tuition & Fees

12% Camp & Auxiliary Programs

6% Contributions

1% Other

Financials Operating Expenses

64% Salary & Benefits

9% Financial Aid

8% Camp & Auxiliary Programs

8% Interest & Depreciation

4% Academic Programs

4% Buildings & Grounds

3% Administration

Members

Joe Crowley

Katie Johnson

Erica Davis

Mital Patel

Audrey Hines

Kate Pearson

Jody Holden*

Mark Sedgley

*Lifetime Trustee

2021-2022 School Administration

Lisa Baker, Head of School & Camp

John Dovic, Director of Camp and Auxiliary Programs

Lori Kennedy, Lower Years Principal

Angela Lockard, Associate Director of Development & Communication

Laura Nicholson, Director of Enrollment & Advancement

Matt Nuttall, Middle Years & Connections Principal

Michael Rhodes, Director of Technology

Roslyn Terrell, Business Manager

Danielle Wright, Director of Equity and Justice/ PYP Coordinator/ Theatre Arts Teacher

Letter from the Board Chair

Dear High Meadows Community,

As the 2021-2022 academic year comes to a close, I am filled with gratitude. Gratitude for the families that make up this wonderful community; for the inspiring faculty, staff, and administrators that consistently deliver the best possible education to our children; for my fellow board members who serve as stewards of the High Meadows mission; and for Lisa Baker and her team for role modeling what ethical leadership looks like.

An essential ingredient of every independent school is a healthy and generous culture of giving. This past year, our “Ignite the Wonder” High Meadows Annual Fund was indeed met with generosity and enthusiasm by our families. We surpassed our goal of raising $300,000 with contributions coming from 72% of parents. Thank you! I also want to thank the High Meadows Fund Grade Chair Committee members and Advancement Team for making this possible.

One of our main priorities this past year was to launch a Strategic Design Process. This was an inclusive, intensive, and collaborative process that culminated in the creation of our Strategic Plan (details on the next page). This plan reaffirms our mission, establishes a vision, clarifies our values, and identifies strategic priorities for the next 3-5 years. Many of you completed a community survey, joined Zoom calls, and found other ways to give your input, thoughts, and recommendations for this Strategic Plan. Thank you for your partnership!

I genuinely feel fortunate to be a part of this community. I believe we have something very special here and am grateful to be a part of it. Thank you for being a part of it too!

Cheers,

Javier Estrella Chair, Board of Trustees

Unveiling the Strategic Plan

During the 2021-22 academic year, High Meadows School & Camp launched a comprehensive strategic planning process. The Board of Trustees established a Strategic Design Team made up of faculty, administration, and Board members who worked with Greenwich Leadership Partners to shepherd a highly inclusive and thorough process. Thank you to the hundreds of people who engaged through surveys, discussions, and feedback sessions. Your perspectives and feedback influenced and shaped this plan. We are excited to share this initial document with you and look forward to the collective work it will frame for the next 3-5 years.

Mission

The High Meadows community celebrates and perpetuates each individual’s quest for knowledge and skill, sense of wonder, and connection to the natural environment. We empower each to be a compassionate, responsible, and active global citizen.

Vision

High Meadows School & Camp inspires adventurous learners who ask questions that drive learning and seek sustainable solutions in collaboration with others. Our students emerge as ethical leaders with the skills and habits of mind to grow and adapt as they discover a place of purpose and joy in an ever-changing world.

With the Mission as its cornerstone, the Strategic Plan will drive our efforts to enhance our program, advance our educational vision, and sustain our values, while holding fast to the roots that have kept us strong for nearly 50 years.

Values

We value childhood as a distinct stage of life marked by a compelling drive to learn and persevere. We believe that children

• are naturally curious.

• deserve understanding and respect.

• learn and mature in different ways and at different paces.

• should be empowered to take risks, reflect, and try again.

We value a diverse community of belonging as essential to growth and learning. At High Meadows, we

• respect and appreciate the multi-dimensional identities of individuals who make up our community.

• seek and support belonging and significance in our journey to understand ourselves and others.

• commit to open communication and constructive dialogue.

• purposefully cultivate respectful relationships among all members of the community.

We value our campus and its historical significance as a starting point from which to explore and understand the world and our responsibility in its future. At High Meadows, we

• engage with the natural environment consciously, respectfully, and purposefully.

• inspire students to appreciate and inhabit the earth responsibly.

• utilize the outdoors to benefit mental and physical wellbeing.

• act as compassionate stewards of our interconnected world.

Priorities

We commit to the following four priorities that, in combination, advance our educational vision, sustain our values, and achieve our mission.

Strengthen Our Vision for Progressive Pre-K through 8 Teaching and Learning

Affirm High Meadows' distinguishing approach to teaching and learning

Design and implement an aligned and cohesive Pre-K through 8 program

Affirm and Celebrate Mission, Vision and Values within Our Community

Promote community connection and positive experience by celebrating and recommitting to shared Mission, Vision and Values

Support and Advance Adult Talent

Promote and preserve positive culture and ensure capacity to execute the Vision for Pre-K through 8 learning

Affirm and Celebrate Mission, Vision and Values within Our Community

Promote community connection and positive experience by celebrating and recommitting to shared Mission, Vision and Values

2021-2022 Financial Contributors

High Meadows Fund

The High Meadows Fund is the school's annual giving campaign that raises critical philanthropic dollars to support the daily operations of the school. Thanks to the genrous support of our community, the High Meadows Fund raised over $300,000 this year. Thank you to the following donors whose gifts during the 2021-2022 academic year helped every student at High Meadows School.

$2,500-$4,999

Key:

B = Board Member/Founder

P = Current Parent

A = Alumni/Alumni Parent

G = Grandparent

F = Friends

S = Faculty/Staff

FD = Foundation

2021-2022 Financial Contributors

Up to $249 (cont.)

Thanks to the passionate support of our High Meadows Fund Grade Chairs, we were able to meet our fundraising and participation goals for the 2021-2022 school year. Their hard work and dedication raised the funds necessary to ensure High Meadows has the resources it needs to “Ignite the Wonder” for the children on a daily bases.

Matching Gift Companies

Some donors are able to increase the value of their donation by utilizing an employee matching gift benefits program at the company where they work. Thank you to the following companies who provided matching gifts to High Meadows School.

Fund Grade Chair Committee

*The 2021-2022 Annual Report is published by the Development Office to express gratitude to those who have generously given to the school during the fiscal year (June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022). Every effort has been made to ensure that each contributor's name is properly listed. Please accept our apology if your name was omitted, listed incorrectly, or misspelled. Please advise us of the error by emailing development@highmeadows.org.

Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Program

The state of Georgia has set aside $100 million for taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state tax liability to provide tuition assistance to students matriculating into independent schools from the public school system. Thank you to those who have participated in the Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Program. Your support makes a positive difference for families within our community, and your contribution will continue to strengthen our school in countless ways. The additional financial aid funding created by the tax credit program helps support an inclusive school environment and frees up High Meadows School’s operating budget for other important initiatives. As a result, every High Meadows School student is positively impacted.

Thank you to our 2021 - 22 Tax Year Contributors.

Scott & Jean Hunter

Michael & Andrea Ianzito

Jake & Kerri Irwin

Mahamood & Roshni Ismail

Jamie & Katie Jaffe

Amy Jewett

Jonathan & Margaret Jones

Lori Kennedy

Geoff & Stephanie Knapp

Mark & Anne Lackey

Ginger Landers

Angela Lockard

Dustin & Brooke Logan

Anne Lovatt

Steve & Mia Mandel

Davina Marraccini

Jason Marraccini

Ylayalv Medina

CeCe Meyers

Marius & Christy Nel

Laura Nicholson

Eric & Judith Odessey

Chris & Kari Peterson

Zachary & Julia Prescott

Ravi & Nishi Raina

Christine Ramsey

Jon Ramsey

Happy 50th Birthday, High Meadows School & Camp!

Our 50th Anniversary celebrations will take place throughout the year until December 2023.

School Camp

Stay connected to hear how you can celebrate with us!

Our Mission

The High Meadows community celebrates and perpetuates each individual’s quest for knowledge and skill, sense of wonder, and connection to the natural environment. We empower each to be a compassionate, responsible, and active global citizen.

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