Guide to Warrior Fund Giving 2025

Lakehill Preparatory School’s First-Annual

Warrior Week of Giving November 17-21

The Warrior Fund The Warrior Fund is Lakehill’s unrestricted annual fund which contributes up to 5% of our operating budget each year. Like all independent schools, we strive to keep tuition as low as possible - but tuition alone doesn’t cover the full cost of a Lakehill education. Every dollar raised for the Warrior Fund goes directly back into our school, bridging the gap between tuition revenue and the true cost of every student’s Lakehill experience.

Each year, families, alumni, and friends come together to make a difference. Your support enhances academics, the arts, and athletics; strengthens campus safety; attracts and retains outstanding faculty; and fuels new opportunities for teaching and learning.

United by Purpose.

Powered by Participation.

Every gift - no matter the size - makes a difference at Lakehill. Your support of the Warrior Fund sustains the exceptional programs that set Lakehill apart and empowers our faculty to help students learn with curiosity, lead with confidence, and serve with compassion.

Even more than that, strong family participation amplifies our impact, signaling to foundations and corporations that Lakehill families are invested in the success of our school.

100% of Board Members and full-time Lakehill faculty and staff have made their Warrior Fund gifts this year.

Will you join them?

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“As a new family, there are not enough words to describe how blown away we are at the warmth and intentionality of Lakehill! Supporting the Warrior Fund was an easy ‘yes’ for our family - it’s our privilege to cheer on this school as it cheers on our kids!”

- Angela and Drew Crawford, parents of Charles, 1st

Warrior Fund Warrior Fund Impact: Impact: attracting exceptional faculty

support outside of the classroom

investing in our educators

At Lakehill, exceptional teachers inspire students to learn with curiosity and confidence. Gifts to the Warrior Fund help us attract and support exceptional educators like Dr. Jordan Meyer, Lakehill’s new Upper School Physics teacher and robotics coach, who brings expertise and enthusiasm to every class he teaches.

Lakehill cares for the whole student.

This winter, the Warrior Fund helps us welcome Susan McKelvy as our new School Counselor. A Lakewood resident with experience in public school and private practice settings, Mrs. McKelvy will bring deep experience and a strong community connection to help our students thrive.

The Warrior Fund helps Lakehill invest in the educators who make our mission come to life by supporting professional development opportunities. From on-campus training to national conferences, these experiences strengthen teaching and directly impact our students.

Your dollars Your dollars at at work work updating academic programming

facilities upgrades that amplify

bringing our brand to life

The Warrior Fund helps fuel academic innovation at Lakehill. This year, Dr. Chalfin worked with faculty and students to reimagine Upper School electives. With new courses like mock trial, journalism, and debate, all electives are designed to extend core learning, showcase student work, and enhance college readiness.

Lakehill equips its facilities with technology and resources that enhance learning and student experiences. Last year, the Warrior Fund helped us make upgrades to the auditorium stound system, supporting students in our stellar performing arts program as well as academic presentations from students across all divisions.

This year, Warrior Fund support helped us refresh campus signage to reflect our school’s spirit and create a welcoming environment for students, families, and visitors. Upgraded signage showcases our brand to the Dallas community and helps prospective families and neighbors connect with the Lakehill experience.

Making Your Warrior Fund Gift We offer giving options that support the many ways our community chooses to give.

Head to our website to learn more about how you can make your gift.

For the Early birds

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Need to wait?

Make a pledge instead.

Ready to make your Warrior Fund gift today? You can give online or check out our website for other options. Your gift will count toward participation goals during Warrior Week of Giving!

Many companies offer charitable matching programs - your gift could go twice as far for Lakehill students! Ask your employer about matching gift offerings, and reach out to Mary Kate Katz with questions.

We know that every family’s timeline is different. If you’re not quite ready to make your Warrior Fund gift today, you can still help us reach our participation goals by completing our online pledge form. We are so grateful for your commitment to the Warrior Fund!

The Benefits of Giving We love to say thank you! Every Warrior Fund donor is recognized in our annual report and invited to Warrior Fund Night this spring, a family event that will celebrate all we accomplish together through Warrior Fund giving.

As an extra thank you this year, all donors receive a 15% off code for one purchase from the Lakehill Spirit Shop. Already gave this year? Watch your inbox for your code at the end of the week.

Donors giving $1,000+ join the Warrior Society and are invited to a special spring reception with Head of School Dr. Greg Chalfin. Learn more about giving levels and benefits on our website.

“Lakehill’s mission calls us to educate our students as unique individuals, creating a challenging and nurturing learning environment that prepares all Lakehill students for success in college and beyond.

Gifts to the Warrior Fund allow us to turn our priorities into realities so we can offer an exceptional and dynamic education to our students today and for years to come. Thank you for supporting our work in this meaningful way.”

- Dr. Greg Chalfin, Head of School

Lakehill Preparatory School | Mary Kate Katz, Warrior Fund Coordinator | mkkatz@lakehillprep.org | 214.826.2931